Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Vertex 50
First production 2008
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula K24 Hydraulic Levers
Formula ORO K24 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-M525 Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic XM 317
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsFORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50
Headset sizeFSA Orbit

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano LX
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Red and White
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Shadow Team
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Vertex 50 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle.
Vertex 50 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Mountain bike Vertex 50 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and White .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic XM 317. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Formula ORO K24 brakes, Formula K24 hydraulic levers braking system and Shimano HB-M525 Disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used FORM 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Easton EA50 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vertex 50 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Easton EA50.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Evolve XC X-Type is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG53-9 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano LX gear shift levers.