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2015 Rocky Mountain

Vertex 930

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,499
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkManitou
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Vertex 930
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

Vertex 930

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
The Vertex 990 RSL is one of the nimblest 29ers we’ve ridden.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
this Canadian brand makes a mighty fine cross country race weapon too
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
The weight is freakishly low for a bike that can be ridden off-road in any meaningful fashion
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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Rocky Mountain Vertex 20

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.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Rocky Mountain Vertex 990 RSL

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 …

Highs
  • Great XC race bike in every regard. Light, but not at all skittish. Very reliable component spec.

Lows
  • Stock tyres are very fragile.

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BikeRadar
Rocky Mountain Vertex 990 RSL review

Jul 2012 · James Huang

A rare combination of agility and 29er speed, with only the tires to swap

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MTBR
2012 Rocky Mountain Vertex Carbon 29er Hardtail Preview

Jul 2011 · Lee Lau

- Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Rocky Mountain FORM™ Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. Press Fit BB. Zero Stack Tapered Headtube. Internal Cable Routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Manitou Marvel Comp TS Air. 100mm (XS: 80mm). Compression / Lockout / Rebound / Tapered Steerer

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit

Headset

Cane Creek Fifteen Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered

Stem

Rocky Mountain L7 7° x 70-100mm

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain Zero9 Flat Ø31.8mm x 700mm x 9° Sweep

Saddle

WTB Volt

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain SL 27.2 x 400mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Rocky Mountain XC Kraton

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT 10spd

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore 31.8mm 10spd

Crank

Shimano M552 170-175mm 42/32/24T 10spd

Shifters

Shimano Deore Rapid Fire 10spd

Cassette

Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd

Chain

Shimano HG54 10spd

Brakes

Shimano BR-M446 Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-M446

Wheels
Rims

Wheeltech TD26 by Alex Rims

Spokes

Stainless

Front Hub

Shimano RM66 / Centerlock / 32H

Rear Hub

Shimano RM66 / Centerlock / 32H

Tires

Maxxis Ikon Folding 29\" x 2.2\"

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