Rocky Mountain VERTEX 50 2008 VS Merlin XLM XT 2003 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 2008 comparison online with competitors

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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula K24 Hydraulic Levers
Formula ORO K24 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-M525 Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic XM 317
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50
Headset sizeFSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano LX
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Shadow Team
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


Merlin XLM XT 2003 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM XT

General Infos
Model XLM XT
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
- custom (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X 3.1
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80-100 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Duke Race

Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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