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Today’s Deals2015 Rocky Mountain
Vertex 20
A 20″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 50mm |
| Fork | SPINNER GRIND |
| Wheels | 20″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | Single-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Vertex is a highly regarded cross-country bike, praised for its lightweight carbon fiber frame, impressive stiffness, and versatile performance suitable for both racing and trail riding. Its geometry and suspension setup contribute to a ride that's lively, snappy, and comfortable over rough terrain. While it excels in efficiency and handling, 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
Comfortable and aggressive fit for long rides
Stock tires may not suit all riders
Firm saddle may not be comfortable for everyone
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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Oct 2016
Ah to be a kid.… When I ventured out on a bike ride with my 8-year-old boy this summer, we made a few stops along the way. All suited up in his bright green swim trunks with matching shirt and sun hat (jammed under his helmet), he hopped aboard the Rocky Mountain Vertex 20.
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 6061 Series Custom Alloy. Threaded BB. ZeroStack 1-1/8\" Headtube. Fender Mounts. 20\" Kids Geometry. Internal Gear Specific. BB Standard: BSA, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Spinner Grind Air. 50mm. Air Spring / Hydraulic Lockout / Rebound Travel: 50mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | VP Cartridge |
| Headset | FSA #10 Internal: ZS44mm |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC7 15° x 60mm |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain XC Ø31.8mm x 580mm x 5° Sweep |
| Saddle | Rocky Mountain Jr. |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain 27.2mm x 300mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Jr |
| Rear Derailleur | N/A |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Rocky Mountain 140mm 36T |
| Shifters | N/A |
| Cassette | 20T Sprocket |
| Chain | KMC Z-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M355 Hydraulic Disc 160mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M355 |
| Rims | Wheeltech SX17 By WTB |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Upc |
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 306 6 Bolt / 9 x 100mm QR |
| Rear Hub | SRAM Automatix 2-Speed Disc |
| Tires | Kenda MTB 20 x 1.95\" |
First added September 9
Last updated April 14
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