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Today’s Deals2013 Rocky Mountain
Vertex 930
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Rocky Mountain Vertex is a highly regarded cross-country bike, praised for its lightweight carbon fiber frame, impressive stiffness, and comfortable ride quality. It excels in both racing and trail riding, offering nimble handling and efficient power transfer. The bike's suspension and geometry are well-tuned for versatility across various terrains, making it a standout in its category.
Lightweight carbon fiber frame
Impressive stiffness and comfortable ride quality
Versatile for both cross-country racing and trail riding
Well-tuned suspension and geometry
Efficient power transfer
Stock tires may not suit all riders
Some components like brakes and saddle may not meet everyone's preferences
Limited to 29er hardtail configuration
The Vertex 990 RSL is one of the nimblest 29ers we’ve ridden.
BikeRadarthis Canadian brand makes a mighty fine cross country race weapon too
Flow Mountain BikeThe weight is freakishly low for a bike that can be ridden off-road in any meaningful fashion
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Jan 2013
[SV_VIMEO id=”57988036″] Rocky Mountain are best known in Australia for their gravity-oriented bikes – it’s pretty hard to shake the awesome legacy of their pioneering role in the freeride world – but Flow thinks this Canadian brand makes a mighty fine cross country race weapon too. We tested the Rocky Mountain Vertex 990 RSL carbon …
Great XC race bike in every regard. Light, but not at all skittish. Very reliable component spec.
Stock tyres are very fragile.
Jul 2012 · James Huang
A rare combination of agility and 29er speed, with only the tires to swap
| Frame | Rocky Mountain 6066 SL Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy Frame Press Fit BB Zero Stack Tapered Headtube Internal Cable Routing BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold TK 29 Solo Air Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit |
| Headset | Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain L7 7° x 60-100mm |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain Zero9 Flat Ø31.8mm x 700mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | Rocky Mountain XC |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain SL 27.2 x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain XC Kraton |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore 31.8mm 10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Evolve 170-175mm 42/32/22T 10spd |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapid Fire 10spd |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | KMC X10 10spd |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 3 Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 3 |
| Rims | Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano RM66 Disc |
| Rear Hub | Shimano RM66 Disc |
| Tires | Geax AKA 29\" x 2.2\" |
First added September 9
Last updated April 14
Not listed for 1,874 days