Van Dessel Cycles SKYLINE 2002 VS Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS NRT 2011 specs comparison

Van Dessel Cycles Skyline
General InfosModel | 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 LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RAluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Double WallAluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeSha-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) SpindleSealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 44 TeethAluminum |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-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 CrownChromoly |
Fork type | 3.5 (inches) TravelVan 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) DiameterAluminum |

Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT
General InfosModel | Metropolis NRT |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 28 X 1 3/8 (inches) CST SalvoFront: 28 X 1 5/8 (inches) CST Salvo |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 28 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano M421 LeversShimano BR-M416 Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AlfineFront: Shimano HB-M435 |
Rims manufacturer | Alex TD-24 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Custom RMB |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | FSA Metropolis |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | FSA Metropolis |
Headset size | Cane Creek C.N.C. |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge TH 7420 With Super Water Seals |
Crankset parts and sizes | 45t TeethFSA Alloy |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 20 teeth c |
Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alfine |
Fork material | Alloy |
Fork type | Alloy |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | RMB Urban Water Proof |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterFSA Metropolis |
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 NRT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT Commuter here