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Vertex 950
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,999| Weight | 26.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX 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 standout cross-country bike, praised for its lightweight carbon frame, impressive stiffness, and versatile performance suitable for both racing and trail riding. Its geometry and suspension setup offer a blend of agility and comfort, making it a favorite among riders. However, some components like the stock tires and saddle may not meet everyone's preferences.
Lightweight carbon fiber frame
Impressive stiffness and reasonable comfort
Versatile performance for cross-country racing and trail riding
Efficient under power with negligible flex
Aggressive but comfortable fit for long rides
Stock tires may not suit all riders
Firm saddle may be uncomfortable for some
Some components like brakes can get noisy in certain conditions
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 | FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame Zero Stack Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float 29 100 CTD Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Press Fit Team XC |
| Headset | Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain L7 7° x 70-100mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Evolve Flat Wide Ø31.8mm x 700mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | Rocky Mountain XC Light |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain SL 27.2 x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain XC Kraton |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX 31.8mm 2x10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Evolve 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I- Spec 2x10spd |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 10spd |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount |
| Rims | Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Hub | Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 10 x 135mm QR |
| Tires | Continental Race King Folding 29\" x 2.2\" |
First added September 9
Last updated April 14
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