Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 VS Marin NICASIO 2010 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 Nicasio 2010 comparison online with competitors

Marin Nicasio

General Infos
Model Nicasio
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Champagne Anodized
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 30c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Front: 700 X 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano LX Levers
Avid Single Digit 7 With Power Modulator Front and Avid Single Digit 7 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano LX Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic A119
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Swiss Champion Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials DT
6061 Aluminum With New Edge 3 TT
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA Varius Adjustable
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless TH-857

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/48 Teeth
Shimano
Gear shift leversShimano LX RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Nicasio Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 63 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour NCX-E-LO

Other Specs of Marin Nicasio

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsAlloy Double Sided Mountain
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Comfort V Dual Density
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
350 (millimeters)
Alloy Micro Adjust


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