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2007 Rocky Mountain Metropolis
Original specifications: Shimano mix drivetrain · 700c wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #96178- Model year
- 2007
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $999.00
- Sizes
- 16", 18", 20"
- Colors
- Matte Black
- In this record
- 23 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2007 archived details
- Published colors
- Matte Black
- Frame
- 7005 aluminum
- Original equipment
- Shimano mix
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Original build7005 aluminum · Shimano mix · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Rmb |
| Fork Material | Alloy, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Nexus 8 Rapid Fire |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alfine Nexus 8 Disc |
| Crankset | FSA, 42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN26 |
| Rear Cogs | 10-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-C8 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Dis rear brakes, Shimano M420 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Intellaset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | RMB XC Riser |
| Stem | RMB XC |
| Saddle | Selle Italia XO |
| Seatpost | Rmb |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano HB-M495 disc, Rear: Shimano Alfine Nexus 8 Disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex TD17 |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Front Tire | 700 x 35c Nokian Rollspeed TS |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Gearing
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Gearing results
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| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
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Parts & serviceability
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700 x 35c Nokian Rollspeed TS
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Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Dis rear brakes
Shimano M420 levers
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Shimano BB-UN26
Wellgo LU-C8
Selle Italia XO
Shimano Nexus 8 Rapid Fire
FSA Intellaset
Alex TD17
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- Front tire
- 700 x 35c Nokian Rollspeed TS
- Drivetrain
- 10-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN26
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: RMB · Alloy, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano mix · Shifters: Shimano Nexus 8 Rapid Fire · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alfine Nexus 8 Disc · Crankset: FSA, 42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN26 · Rear cogs: 10-speed · Chain: Shimano CN-HG50
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Dis rear brakes, Shimano M420 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Alex TD17 · Hubs: Front: Shimano HB-M495 disc, Rear: Shimano Alfine Nexus 8 Disc · Front tire: 700 x 35c Nokian Rollspeed TS
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA Intellaset · Handlebar: RMB XC Riser · Stem: RMB XC · Seatpost: RMB · Saddle: Selle Italia XO · Pedals: Wellgo LU-C8
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