Rocky Mountain VERTEX 50 2008 VS Iron Horse DESPERADO 2001 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

General Infos

Model	Vertex 50
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	-Red and White
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Formula K24 Hydraulic Levers Formula ORO K24 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano HB-M525 Disc
Rims manufacturer	Mavic XM 317
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift levers	Shimano LX
Rear gear set	9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Shadow Team
Seat post extension	Easton EA50

Iron Horse Desperado

General Infos

Model	Desperado
Manufacturer	Iron Horse
Year of production	2001
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Red - White -Green
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Linear-pull Levers RST DA-1 Disc Front and aluminum V-brake Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Aluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	1.5 (inches) Rise Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Ahead Type
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) WTB Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC Z-72
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth C.P.I.
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

Iron Horse Desperado Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett

Other Specs of Iron Horse Desperado

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Resin Body Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Iron Horse
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust