Rocky Mountain 2011 Vertex 30

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 this year is our Vertex alloy frame which features a completely redesigned FORM tubeset, Shimano Direct Mount front derailleur mount, and BB92 bottom bracket shell.

Technology:

FORM:
• 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.
• Attention to detail: Every detail in a FORM™ tube set is carefully engineered and has a purpose: from the slightest variations in shape, to wall thickness, tapers, flares and bends.
• Uncompromised quality: FORM™ tube sets are manufactured with premium materials and delivered by the best suppliers in the industry to meet Rocky Mountain’s strict requirements.

ST3
• When we first started building bikes it quickly became apparent that traditional frame geometry wasn’t going to cut it on the steep descents and tight turning singletrack of southern British Columbia. To help tame this rugged landscape we developed ST3 Geometry – or Sloping Top Tube Technology. A sloping top tube means increased frame stiffness and strength, and when things aren’t going so well, more stand over height for crucial dismounting ease.
• The frame layout creates a compact front end, giving increased agility in tight turning singletrack while providing increased stiffness for greater control in all conditions. It’s also bomber construction: with a greater separation between the top tube/seat tube and seat tube/seat stay welds, frame stress is distributed over a larger area of the seat tube. Originated by Rocky Mountain and copied by others, ST3 delivers a better handling, stronger frame – the ride of a lifetime.

Ride Guide
• Cross Country Racing / 100%
• Cross Country Performance / 100%
• Cross Country Marathon / 80%
• Cross Country Recreational / 100%

Special features:
• Race proven Sloping Top Tube Technology (ST3) design for maximum efficiency and control.
• A compact front end for more agility in tight singletrack.
• Increased standover height to help with unexpected dismounts
• A greater separation between the top tube/seat tube and seat tube/seat stay welds for greater frame strength.
• Pear shaped top and down tubes for quick steering and handling.
• Down tube bend at head tube facilitates greater fork clearance and fork options.
• Diamond-shaped down tube increases pedal power transfer and acceleration.
• Hourglass-shaped head tube maximizes strength to weight ratio.

Specifications:
• Frame: RMB FORM 7005 Hydroformed Alu
• Fork: RockShox Recon Silver R
• Front Travel: 100mm. Turnkey Lockout / Rebound / Alloy Steerer Tube
• Head Set: FSA ZS-4D
• Stem: Easton 6° x 75-120mm
• Handlebar: Easton Lo Rise Ø31.8mm x 685mm x 9° Sweep
• Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
• Brake Levers: Avid Juicy 3
• Shifters: Sram X5 Triggers 9spd
• Gearing (FR): Shimano SLX Direct Mount
• Gearing (RR): Sram X9
• Cranks & Chainrings: Shimano FC-M590 170-175mm 44/32/22T
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit
• Pedals: Shimano PD-M505
• Hubs (FR): Shimano M475 Disc
• Hubs (RR): Shimano M475 Disc
• Cassette: Sram PG-950-9 11-32T
• Chain: Sram PC-951
• Spokes: DT Swiss Champion
• Rims: DT Swiss 445D Tubeless Compatible
• Tires: (RR/FR) Maxxis Crossmark 2.1
• Seat Post: Easton 30.9mm
• Saddle: WTB Rocket V Comp