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2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis SEA

Original specifications: Shimano Tiagra · 9-speed rear derailleur · 700c wheels.

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Archive #21327

Model year: 2010
Category: City & Commuter
Sizes: 14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Colors: Matte Black
In this record: 25 specifications

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2010 archived details

Published colors: Matte Black
Frame: 7005 RMB Custom Alloy Super Triple Butted
Original equipment: Shimano Tiagra Mix

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Original build7005 RMB Custom Alloy Super Triple Butted · Shimano Tiagra Mix · 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

14"16"18"20"22"

Published colors

Matte Black

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Size	Color
14"	Matte Black
16"	Matte Black
18"	Matte Black
20"	Matte Black
22"	Matte Black

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Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	7005 RMB Custom Alloy Super Triple Butted
Fork Material	Alloy, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano Tiagra Mix
Shifters	Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra, clamp on 34.9mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra
Crankset	RMB RM-U48 ISIS Alloy Arm, 34/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket	RMB Isis
Cassette	Shimano Tiagra
Rear Cogs	9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Avid BB 5 Mechanical brakes, Shimano Tiagra levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	Fsa
Handlebar	FSA Vero
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	RMB flip/flop 31.8mm
Saddle	Rocky Mountain
Seatpost	RMB, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed W/Alloy QR
Rims	Alex ACE-24
Spokes	Stainless
Front Tire	700 x 32c Geax Mezcal
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 sizes48/34T · 12–25T · 9-speed

Lowest1.36:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range294%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear9.8 mph Highest gear28.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; 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

Rear tire marking

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

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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

Seatpost · Original

RMB

31.6mm diameter

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Chain · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Front tire · Original

700 x 32c Geax Mezcal Replacement search: 700cx32 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano Tiagra

clamp on 34.9mm

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Shifters · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Handlebar · Original

FSA Vero

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Rims · Original

Alex ACE-24

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Front tire: 700 x 32c Geax Mezcal
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Seatpost diameter: 31.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: RMB ISIS

Equipment inspection checks 9 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: · Alloy, unicrown crown

Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Tiagra Mix · Shifters: Shimano Tiagra · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, clamp on 34.9mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tiagra · Crankset: RMB RM-U48 ISIS Alloy Arm, 34/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: RMB ISIS · Cassette: Shimano Tiagra · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: Shimano Tiagra

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: Avid BB 5 Mechanical brakes, Shimano Tiagra 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: Alex ACE-24 · Hubs: Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed W/Alloy QR · Front tire: 700 x 32c Geax Mezcal

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: FSA · Handlebar: FSA Vero · Stem: RMB flip/flop 31.8mm · Seatpost: RMB, 31.6mm diameter · Saddle: Rocky Mountain · Pedals: Not included

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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2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis SEA