2019 Rocky Mountain

Vertex Carbon 90

A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$5,399
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, X1
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)

26 mph

Vertex Carbon 90

27 mph

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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 Super Hi Mod. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 27.2mm Dropper Post Compatible

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Sid RLC Remote 100mm

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BB92 DUB

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E

Stem

Rocky Mountain 35 CNC

Handlebar

Race Face Next 760mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado Race

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain Carbon SL 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle

Crank

SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 32T

Shifters

SRAM X01 Eagle

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295 10-50T

Chain

SRAM X01 Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Level TLM / SRAM Centerline 180mm / SRAM Centerline 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level TLM

Wheels
Rims

Race Face ARC 25 Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl

Spokes

WTB 1.8-1.6

Front Hub

Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm

Tires

Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed 3C Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.2 / Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed 3C Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.2

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