GT LIGHTNING 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 50 2011 specs comparison
GT Lightning
General Infos| Model | Lightning |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (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 Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Shimano STX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR Apex 450 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Lightning Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of GT Lightning
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-103 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
General Infos| Model | Vertex 50 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Metallic green and white |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.2'' Continental Race King |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Formula RX Levers Formula RX Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss X1800 |
| Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X1800 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FORM 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Lo Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton 6 Degrees |
| Headset size | FSa ZS-4D |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG74 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/32/24t Teeth Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 10-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Direct Mount Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba RL |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Lightning bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Lightning Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Mountain bike here