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2017 Rocky Mountain

Vertex 970 RSL

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

$3,199
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Performance Float 32
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXTR, XT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Vertex 970 RSL
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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)

30 mph

Vertex 970 RSL

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Rocky Mountain Vertex

Nov 2018 · McCoy

B.C. XC in a hardtail

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BIKE Magazine
Rocky Mountain Updates the Vertex

Mar 2018

The race-ready hardtail receives a facelift.

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MTBR
2018 Rocky Mountain Vertex debuts

Mar 2018 · Mtbr

Rocky Mountain has updated the Vertex, its flagship XC-race hardtail, which is now lighter and more aggressive. - Mtbr.com

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon C13. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing.

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Fox 32 Step Cast Performance 100mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BB92 Press Fit

Headset

FSA Orbit C-40

Stem

Rocky Mountain AM

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain XC Flat 720mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado Race

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain SL 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR Direct Mount

Front Derailleur

Shimano XT 34.9mm

Crank

Race Face Aeffect SL Cinch 38/28T

Shifters

Shimano XT

Cassette

Shimano XT 11-40T

Chain

Shimano HG-700

Brakes

Shimano XT 180/160mm

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT I-Spec II

Wheels
Rims

Sun Helix SL TR25 Tubeless Compatible

Spokes

WTB 1.8-1.6

Front Hub

Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

Rear Hub

SUNringlé SRC 142mm

Tires

Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.2

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