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Rocky Mountain says

The evolution of Rocky Mountain's signature race hardtail, Vertex RSL has already been piloted to World Cup victories by Geoff Kabush and Marie-Helene Premont. Vertex RSL features Rocky Mountain's proven race geometry in a super light and stiff package. New for 2010 is our Vertex alloy frame which features a completely redesigned FORM tubeset, Shimano Direct Mount front derailleur mount, and BB92 bottom bracket shell.

The heart of a bike is its frame. The geometry, the material, the feel, and the way it reacts under the rider are the very essence of the ride. That s why we ve introduced FORM the design and manufacturing process of our high-performance frame tubing. Our philosophy behind FORM tubing is to push the limits of tube and frame design to create the frame s unique riding feel.

Engineered Ride Quality: FORM tubing is a line of high-performance tubes designed to elevate the superior ride quality for which Rocky Mountain Bicycles are known. Innovative design: With 25 years of innovation, we continue to push the boundaries of bicycle design. FORM tubing is the exciting new frontier of our creativity.

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About this bike

Type	Mountain / XC
Gender/Age	Men
Production years	2010-2011
RRP	£1,298.99
Sizes	15 16.5 18 19 20.5 (Frame size guide)
Colours	Red/White
Frame type	Hardtail
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	New RMB FORM 7005 Alu
Gears	27
Fork Travel	100mm
Wheel Size	26"

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Calipers	Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers	Avid Juicy 3

Drive

Bottom Bracket	Shimano SMBB91 Press Fit
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Sram PG-950-9 11-34T
Chain	Sram PC-951
Crank	Race Face Ride XC 170-175mm 44/32/22T
Pedals	Shimano PD-M520

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano SLX Direct Mount
Derailleur Rear	(RR) Sram X9
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	Sram X5 Triggers 9spd

General

Handlebar	Race Face Ride XC Low Rise 660mm x 31.8mm
Headset	FSA ZS-4D
Saddle	WTB Rocket V Comp
Seat Post	Race Face Ride XC 30.9mm
Stem	Race Face Ride XC Flip-Flop 6 70-90-100mm

Suspension

Fork Travel	100mm
Forks	RockShox Tora SL Air. Lock out / Rebound, Alloy Steerer Tube

Wheels

Hub Front	Shimano M525 Disc
Hub Rear	Shimano M525 Disc
Rims	WTB Speed Disc XC
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion
Tyres (Front & Back)	Continental Mountain King 26
Wheel Size	26"

UK warranty

Rocky Mountain bicycles offer a limited warranty on frames depending on the frame material: CroMoly Steel Lifetime of Owner, Carbon Fibre - 5 years, Aluminium and Steel road bikes 5 years, Aluminium front suspension mountain bikes 5 years, Aluminium full suspension bikes 5 years for frame and 1 year on suspension pivots and bushings, downhill and freeride 3 years for frame and 6 months on suspension pivots and bushings. The components, including the suspension fork, rear shock, drive train, brakes, wheels, seat post, saddle, handlebars and stem etc., are covered by the respective manufacturer's warranties.

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