Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 2011 VS Trek 8500 2006 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 2011 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29

General Infos
Model Vertex 29
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and grass green
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1'' Maxxis Crossmark
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano BR-M445 Levers
Shimano BR-M445 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Wheeltech XC Sealed
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Competition

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionRMB Zero 5
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB L7
Headset sizeFSA Orbit Z1.5 Lower and FSA ZS-4D ACB Upper

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SMBB71 Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22t Teeth
Shimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Direct Mount
Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Recon Silver TK

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 29

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
RMB L2B


Trek 8500 2006 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500

General Infos
Model 8500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Smooth Silver
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Levers
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Disc
Rims manufacturerBontrager Race Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsZR 9000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset sizeCane Creek S-3

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox R80 RL Disc

Other Specs of Trek 8500

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race
Seat post extensionBontrager X Lite Carbon


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