Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,879
    $3,449
    $5,399
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    5.8
    6.3
    6.8
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox RebaFox Performance Float 32RockShox SID
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″ / 27.5″29″ / 27.5″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ StyloGX Eagle, Truvativ StyloX01 Eagle, X1
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm
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    Summary
    The Rocky Mountain Vertex Carbon 50, Rocky Mountain Vertex Carbon 70, and Rocky Mountain Vertex Carbon 90 are all 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Vertex Carbon 70 has a better fork, while the Vertex Carbon 90 has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Vertex Carbon 50
    Vertex Carbon 70
    Vertex Carbon 90
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    24 mph

    Vertex Carbon 50

    26 mph

    Vertex Carbon 70

    26 mph

    Vertex Carbon 90

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Reba RL 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Step Cast Performance 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Sid RLC Remote 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM BB92 DUB

    SRAM BB92 DUB

    SRAM BB92 DUB

    Headset

    FSA Orbit NO.57E

    FSA Orbit NO.57E

    FSA Orbit NO.57E

    Stem

    Rocky Mountain AM

    Rocky Mountain 35 AM

    Rocky Mountain 35 CNC

    Handlebar

    Rocky Mountain Flat Top 740mm

    Race Face Turbine 760mm

    Race Face Next 760mm

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Race

    WTB Silverado Race

    WTB Silverado Race

    Seatpost

    Rocky Mountain SL 27.2mm

    Rocky Mountain SL 27.2mm

    Rocky Mountain Carbon SL 27.2mm

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Crank

    SRAM Stylo 6k Eagle 32T

    SRAM Stylo 6k Eagle 32T

    SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1230 11-50T

    SRAM XG-1275 10-50T

    SRAM XG-1295 10-50T

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Brakes

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

    Shimano XT / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm

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

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level T

    Shimano XT

    SRAM Level TLM

    Wheels
    Rims

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

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

    Race Face ARC 25 Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl

    Spokes

    WTB 2.0-1.8

    WTB 1.8-1.6

    WTB 1.8-1.6

    Front Hub

    Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

    Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

    Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm

    DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm

    DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm

    Tires

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

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

    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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