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2009 Rocky Mountain Solo CXR

Original specifications: Shimano 105 drivetrain · 700c wheels.

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Archive #18873

Model year: 2009
Category: Gravel & Cyclocross
Sizes: 48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
Colors: Black
In this record: 24 specifications · archived image

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2009 archived details

Published colors: Black
Frame: 7005 triple butted aluminum w/carbon seatstays
Original equipment: Shimano 105

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Original build7005 triple butted aluminum w/carbon seatstays · Shimano 105 · 700c wheels

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Archived sizes and colors

5 item records

Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published sizes

48cm51cm54cm57cm60cm

Published colors

Black

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Size	Color
48cm	Black
51cm	Black
54cm	Black
57cm	Black
60cm	Black

Historical catalog evidence. Exact specifications and naming may vary by market, production run or manufacturer revision.

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded/bonded
Frame Material	7005 triple butted aluminum w/carbon seatstays
Fork Material	Carbon w/alloy steerer, aero crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano 105
Shifters	Shimano 105 STI
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105
Crankset	FSA Gossamer, 36/46 teeth
Bottom Bracket	FSA Mega EXO
Cassette	Shimano 105
Rear Cogs	10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	Shimano 105

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano BR-R550 canti brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" FSA
Handlebar	Easton EA30 Road
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Easton EA30 31.8
Saddle	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seatpost	Carbon, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano RS10
Rims	Shimano RS10
Spokes	Shimano
Front Tire	700 x 34c Vittoria Cross XG
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes46/36T · 12–25T · 10-speed

Lowest1.44:1 Highest3.83:1 Total range266%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear10.5 mph Highest gear27.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×34; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Rear tire

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 34c Vittoria Cross XG

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Vittoria Rubino V G2.0 Clincher Tire Black, 700x34

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Seatpost · Original

Carbon

31.6mm diameter

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FSA Gossamer SB20 Seatpost Black, 31.6mm, 350mm

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Competitive Cyclist ↗$36.75

Backcountry ↗$36.75

Chain · Original

Shimano 105

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Brake pads · Original

Shimano BR-R550 canti brakes

Shimano 105 STI levers

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Bottom bracket · Original

FSA Mega EXO

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Crankset · Original

FSA Gossamer

36/46 teeth

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano 105 Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.

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Rear derailleur · Original

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Shifters · Original

Shimano 105 STI Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.

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Handlebar · Original

Easton EA30 Road

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Stem · Original

Easton EA30 31.8

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Rims · Original

Shimano RS10

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Hubs · Original

Shimano RS10

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Front tire: 700 x 34c Vittoria Cross XG
Drivetrain: 10-speed
Seatpost diameter: 31.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: FSA Mega EXO

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded/bonded · Fork: · Carbon w/alloy steerer, aero crown

Inspect composite areas in bright light for impact marks, cracks, ripples or crushed clamp zones. Check metal sections and welds separately for dents or cracking.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano 105 · Shifters: Shimano 105 STI · Front derailleur: Shimano 105 · Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 · Crankset: FSA Gossamer, 36/46 teeth · Bottom bracket: FSA Mega EXO · Cassette: Shimano 105 · Rear cogs: 10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: Shimano 105

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano BR-R550 canti brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers

Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Wheels and tires

Check wheels and tires →

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Shimano RS10 · Hubs: Shimano RS10 · Front tire: 700 x 34c Vittoria Cross XG

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" FSA · Handlebar: Easton EA30 Road · Stem: Easton EA30 31.8 · Seatpost: Carbon, 31.6mm diameter · Saddle: Selle San Marco Ponza

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2009 Rocky Mountain Solo CXR