Van Dessel Cycles SKYLINE 2002 VS Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2007 specs comparison
Van Dessel Cycles Skyline
General Infos| Model | Skyline |
| Manufacturer | Van Dessel Cycles |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Cruiser Dual Purpose |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Double Wall Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Sha-Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Comfort Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Van Dessel Cycles Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-30 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44 Teeth Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Van Dessel Cycles Skyline Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | 3.5 (inches) Travel Van Dessel |
Other Specs of Van Dessel Cycles Skyline
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum MTB |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo Plush O-Zone Base Cut |
| Seat post extension | 22.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
Rocky Mountain Metropolis
General Infos| Model | Metropolis |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Black |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Nokian Rollspeed TS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M420 Levers Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Dis Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alfine Nexus 8 Disc Front: Shimano HB-M495 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex TD17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RMB XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | RMB XC |
| Headset size | FSA Intellaset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth FSA |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexus 8 Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 10-speed |
Rocky Mountain Metropolis Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alfine Nexus 8 Disc |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | RMB |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-C8 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
| Seat post extension | RMB |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Van Dessel Cycles provided us with the latest version of its Skyline bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Van Dessel Cycles Skyline Commuter here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Metropolis manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Metropolis Commuter here