Dirt Research HOT SPRINGS (01) 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 50 2008 specs comparison

Dirt Research Hot Springs (01)

General Infos

Model	Hot Springs (01)
Manufacturer	Dirt Research
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- sea green -Light titanium
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches)
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims DW 6000
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Tange Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Dirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Dirt Research
Handlebar stem details	Dirt Research
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Shimano STXAlivio MC-37 RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed

Dirt Research Hot Springs (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Triple-clamp
Fork type	Ballistic XL460

Other Specs of Dirt Research Hot Springs (01)

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Dirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Dirt Research Racing
Seat post extension	26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Dirt Research

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

General Infos

Model	Vertex 50
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Red and White
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Formula K24 Hydraulic Levers Formula ORO K24 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano HB-M525 Disc
Rims manufacturer	Mavic XM 317
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift levers	Shimano LX
Rear gear set	9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100RL

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Shadow Team
Seat post extension	Easton EA50