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MSRP | $2,999 | $3,399 | $5,499 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 23.4 lbs | 22.5 lbs | 21.8 lbs |
| Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox Reba | Fox Performance Float 32 | RockShox SID Ultimate |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ / 27.5″ | 29″ / 27.5″ | 29″ / 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | XT, Race Face | XT, Race Face | X01 Eagle, X1 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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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 90 has better components and a better fork. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 27.2mm Dropper Post Compatible | SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 27.2mm Dropper Post Compatible | SMOOTHWALL Carbon Super Hi Mod. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 27.2mm Dropper Post Compatible |
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Fork | RockShox Reba RL 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Step Cast Performance 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Sid Ultimate RLC Remote 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBMT500 | Shimano SM-BB71 | SRAM BB92 DUB |
Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | FSA Orbit NO.57E | FSA Orbit NO.57E |
Stem | Rocky Mountain AM | Rocky Mountain AM | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC |
Handlebar | Rocky Mountain Flat Top 760mm | Rocky Mountain Flat Top 760mm | Race Face Next 760mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Race 142 | WTB Silverado Race 142 | WTB Silverado Race 142 |
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 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
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Crank | Race Face Ride Cinch 32T Steel | Race Face Aeffect Cinch 32T | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 32T |
Shifters | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
Cassette | Shimano SLX 10-51T | Shimano XT 10-51T | SRAM XG-1295 10-50T |
Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano HG8100 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
Brakes | Shimano SLX 2 Piston / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm | Shimano XT 2 Piston / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm | SRAM Level TLM / SRAM Centerline 180mm / SRAM Centerline 180mm |
Brake Levers | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT | SRAM Level TLM |
Rims | WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | Race Face ARC 25 |
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Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6/1.8 | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6/1.8 |
Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Torque Cap | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Torque Cap |
Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm |
Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ray 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding / Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ray 29 x 2.25 Evo Snakeskin / Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25 Evo Snakeskin | Schwalbe Racing Ray 29 x 2.25 Evo Snakeskin / Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25 Evo Snakeskin |