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2014 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL

Velopedia Archive ID 1294238

Overview

Model year	2014
Brand	Rocky Mountain
Model	Vertex 970 RSL
Bicycle type	Mountain Hardtail
Archive ID	1294238
Original MSRP	$3,899.99
Colors	Black
Sizes	SM , MD , LG , XL
Weight	23.3lbs

Frameset

Frame material	Smoothwall™ Carbon Frame Tapered Head Tube Press FIT BB Internal Cable Routing
Fork	RockShox SID RL 29, 100mm. Motion Control DNA Lockout / Rebound / 15mm Maxle Lite / Tapered Steerer

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano XT Rapid Fire I-Spec 2X10SPD
Front derailleur	Shimano XT 34.9mm 2X10SPD
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR 10SPD
Crankset	Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 38/24T 2X10SPD
Bottom bracket	Race Face Press FIT Team XC
Rear cogs	Shimano HG81 11-36T 10SPD
Chain	Shimano HG75 10SPD

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cane Creek TEN Series: IS42mm TOP / IS52mm Bottom Tapered
Handlebar	Race Face Turbine Flat Wide Ø31.8mm X 720mm X 9° Sweep
Stem	Race Face Turbine 6° X 70-100mm
Saddle	Rocky Mountain XC Light
Seatpost	Rocky Mountain SL 27.2 X 400mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Rims	Wheeltech Inferno 23 by Sunringlé
Front tire	Continental Race King Folding 29" X 2.2"
Rear tire	Continental Race King Folding 29" X 2.2"
Wheel size	29"

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.