Roland BIG BEND 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 2001 specs comparison
Roland Big Bend
General Infos| Model | Big Bend |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte blue |
| 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 | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM-40 Front: Roland |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole North Star Comp |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Roland Competition |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Roland Competition |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Roland |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Roland Big Bend Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Roland Big Bend
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | MTB |
| Seat post extension | Roland Micro-adjust |
Rocky Mountain Vertex
General Infos| Model | Vertex |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Buffed and Blue -Buffed and Black |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Maxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-M535 |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-M535 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Shimano WH-535 Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton Ultralite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Prodigy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Prodigy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport Air |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and XTR |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M536 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Onda |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face XY |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Roland provided us with the latest version of its Big Bend bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Roland Big Bend Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Vertex manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex Mountain bike here