Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 VS Specialized GLOBE A1 1999 specs comparison

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 tire	700 X 32c Kenda Kwick Trax
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c 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 manufacturer	Alex DC-19
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6066 Triple Butted Hydro-formed Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG50
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	TH BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes	42 Teeth RPM City Single
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 type	Not Available

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis

Component group sets	Shimano Alfine
Pedals details	VP 559 Big Flats
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Not Available
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension

Specialized Globe A1

General Infos

Model	Globe A1
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1999
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Very Black Cherry
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.80 (inches) Specialized Crossroads EX
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Linear-pull Levers Lee Chi ProMax Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Shimano AceraX Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ARC Alloy
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Adjustable Ride Rite
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Headfirst Sport

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle Specialized Sport
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Specialized StrongArm
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift MRX-250
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Globe A1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano AceraX
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Specialized

Other Specs of Specialized Globe A1

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Steel Specialized Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Body Geometry Comfort
Seat post extension	Tranz X JD-515 Alloy Suspension