Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2014 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL
Mountain Hardtail bicycle from the Velopedia historical specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $3,899.99
- Sizes
- SM , MD , LG , XL
- Colors
- Black
- Weight
- 23.3lbs
- Archive ID
- 1294238
Frameset
| Frame Material | SMOOTHWALL™ CARBON FRAME TAPERED HEAD TUBE PRESS FIT BB INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING |
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| Fork | ROCKSHOX SID RL 29, 100MM. MOTION CONTROL DNA LOCKOUT / REBOUND / 15MM MAXLE LITE / TAPERED STEERER |
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Drivetrain
| Shifters | SHIMANO XT RAPID FIRE I-SPEC 2X10SPD |
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| Front Derailleur | SHIMANO XT 34.9MM 2X10SPD |
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| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO XTR 10SPD |
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| Crankset | RACE FACE TURBINE 170-175MM 38/24T 2X10SPD |
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| Bottom Bracket | RACE FACE PRESS FIT TEAM XC |
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| Rear Cogs | SHIMANO HG81 11-36T 10SPD |
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| Chain | SHIMANO HG75 10SPD |
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Brakes
| Brakes | SHIMANO XT HYDRAULIC DISC 180/160MM |
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Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | CANE CREEK TEN SERIES: IS42MM TOP / IS52MM BOTTOM TAPERED |
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| Handlebar | RACE FACE TURBINE FLAT WIDE Ø31.8MM X 720MM X 9° SWEEP |
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| Stem | RACE FACE TURBINE 6° X 70-100MM |
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| Saddle | ROCKY MOUNTAIN XC LIGHT |
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| Seatpost | ROCKY MOUNTAIN SL 27.2 X 400MM |
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Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | SHIMANO XT / CENTERLOCK / 32H / 15MM AXLE |
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| Rims | WHEELTECH INFERNO 23 BY SUNRINGLÉ |
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| Front Tire | CONTINENTAL RACE KING FOLDING 29" X 2.2" |
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| Rear Tire | CONTINENTAL RACE KING FOLDING 29" X 2.2" |
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| Wheel Size | 29" |
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Archive Notes
SHIMANO XT / CENTERLOCK / 32H / 12 X 142MM AXLE
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Component specifications may have varied by market, size, or production run.
