Rocky Mountain VERTEX 70 2008 VS Iron Horse DESPERADO 2001 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Vertex 70 2008 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex 70

General Infos
Model Vertex 70
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Gun Metal 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 Shimano XT Levers
Shimano XT Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XT
Rims manufacturerMavic XC717 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EC70 OS Carbon
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA 70
Headset sizeFSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano XT
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 70 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F100RLC

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 70

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Egg Beater
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Shadow V
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


Iron Horse Desperado 2001 comparison online with competitors

Iron Horse Desperado

General Infos
Model Desperado
Manufacturer Iron Horse
Year of production 2001
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Color choice - Red
- White
-Green
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
RST DA-1 Disc Front and aluminum V-brake Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1.5 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Ahead Type
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) WTB Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC Z-72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
C.P.I.
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Resin Body
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatIron Horse
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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