2019 Rocky Mountain

Vertex Carbon 50

A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,879
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

24 mph

Vertex Carbon 50

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
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

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
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Specs
Build
Frame

SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 27.2mm Dropper Post Compatible

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 100mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BB92 DUB

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E

Stem

Rocky Mountain AM

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain Flat Top 740mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado Race

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain SL 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

SRAM Stylo 6k Eagle 32T

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230 11-50T

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Level T / SRAM Centerline 180mm / SRAM Centerline 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level T

Wheels
Rims

Sun Helix TR25 SL Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not Incl

Spokes

WTB 2.0-1.8

Front Hub

Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm

Tires

Maxxis Ikon Folding 29 x 2.2 / Maxxis Ikon Folding 29 x 2.2

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