Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 VS Marin LARKSPUR 1998 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Metropolis 2009 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Metropolis

General Infos
Model Metropolis
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Matte Black
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 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 Specs

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 Specifications

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
Pedals detailsVP 559 Big Flats
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension


Marin Larkspur 1998 comparison online with competitors

Marin Larkspur

General Infos
Model Larkspur
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Matte silver
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- womens 17.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Marin Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 Levers
Lee Chi Aluminum Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Altus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex VP-18F
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio EZ Fire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Marin Larkspur Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMarin Lite

Other Specs of Marin Larkspur

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin Lite Comfort
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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