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2005 Rocky Mountain Metro 50
Original specifications: Shimano Alivio · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.
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Archive #93517- Model year
- 2005
- Category
- Hybrid
- Sizes
- 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
- Colors
- Flat Black
- In this record
- 25 specifications · archived image
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Identification clues
2005 archived details
- Published colors
- Flat Black
- Frame
- RMB 7005 aluminum
- Original equipment
- Hybrid Mix
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Original buildRMB 7005 aluminum · Hybrid Mix · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | RMB 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Rmb |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Hybrid Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-M440 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN25 |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo Sport Flats |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" integrated FSA |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | RMB Trekking |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum adjustable |
| Saddle | Velo Comfort |
| Seatpost | RMB suspension |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Alivio |
|---|---|
| Rims | Front: Alex AL-DH19, Rear: Alex DH-19, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion stainless steel |
| Front Tire | 700 x 35c Nokian Ultra Tour |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Gearing
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| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
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Parts & serviceability
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700 x 35c Nokian Ultra Tour
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Shimano BB-UN25
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Wellgo Sport Flats
Shimano FC-M440
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Deore
Shimano Alivio
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- Front tire
- 700 x 35c Nokian Ultra Tour
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN25
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: RMB · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Hybrid Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Crankset: Shimano FC-M440 · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN25 · Rear cogs: 9-speed · Chain: Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Front: Alex AL-DH19, Rear: Alex DH-19, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Alivio · Front tire: 700 x 35c Nokian Ultra Tour
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" integrated FSA · Handlebar: RMB Trekking · Stem: Aluminum adjustable · Seatpost: RMB suspension · Saddle: Velo Comfort · Pedals: Wellgo Sport Flats
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