Rocky Mountain Metropolis 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Metropolis
First production 2009
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Metropolis Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Kenda Kwick Trax
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano BR-M421 Levers
Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 Disc
Front: Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed
Rims manufacturerAlex DC-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6066 Triple Butted Hydro-formed Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTH BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
RPM City Single
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
8-speed Internal

Rocky Mountain Metropolis Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Alloy
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis

Component group setsShimano Alfine
Available colors - Matte Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVP 559 Big Flats
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension


Rocky Mountain Metropolis bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Metropolis bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle.
Metropolis bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Hybrid Metropolis can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte Black .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Kenda Kwick Trax tires and Stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DC-19. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano BR-M421 levers braking system and Front: Wheeltech disc super sealed, Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used 6066 triple butted hydro-formed alloy material for the frame. Alloy Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Metropolis to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience RPM City Single, 42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus gear shift levers.