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    Vertex 950 RSL2015 Rocky Mountain
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    MSRP
    $2,899
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		Manitou
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		XT, Race Face
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Rocky Mountain Vertex 950 RSL is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Vertex 950 RSL
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    Gear Range

    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 950 RSL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Vertex 950 RSL2015 Rocky Mountain
    Frame

    SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing.

    Fork

    Manitou Marvel Pro. 100mm. TPC Absolute+ Damper / Compression / Lockout / Rebound / 15mm HexLock Axle / Tapered Steerer

    Bottom Bracket

    Race Face Press Fit Team XC

    Headset

    Cane Creek Fifteen Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm 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 Race

    Seatpost

    Rocky Mountain SL 27.2 x 400mm

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain XC Kraton

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Direct Mount 10spd

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano XT 34.9mm 2x10spd

    Crank

    Race Face Evolve 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd

    Shifters

    Shimano XT Rapid Fire I- Spec 2x10spd

    Cassette

    Shimano HG81 11-36T 10spd

    Chain

    Shimano HG54 10spd

    Brakes

    Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XT I-Spec Shifter Mount

    Wheels
    Rims

    Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition

    Front Hub

    Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle

    Rear Hub

    Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready 29\" x 2.2\"

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