Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XXS
157cm - 167cm
XS
165cm - 173cm
SM
171cm - 179cm
MD
177cm - 185cm
LG
183cm - 191cm
XL
188cm - 197cm
XXL
194cm - 204cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. Threaded BB. ZeroStack Headtube. Rack and Fender Mounts
Suspension Fork
Suntour M3020. 63mm / Preload
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus 8spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano TX50 31.8mm 8spd
Shift Levers
Shimano TX EZ Fire 8spd
Cassette
Shimano HG200 11-32T 8spd
Crank
Suntour XCC V1 170-175mm 44/32/22T 8spd
Bottom Bracket
Suntour Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z-72 8spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Wheeltech 32H Disc
Rear Hub
Wheeltech 32H Disc
Rims
Wheeltech TD26 By Alex
Spokes
Stainless
Tires
Maxxis Sphinx 26\" x 2.1\"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano TX EZ Fire
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain XC7 7° x 60-120mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain XC Ø25.4mm x 660mm x 5° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain XC Kraton
Headset
FSA #10 Internal: ZS44mm
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain XC 27.2mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 598 mm | 611 mm | 631 mm | 646 mm | 656 mm | 671 mm | 683 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 534 mm | 559 mm | 579 mm | 594 mm | 614 mm | 626 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 381 mm | 419 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1015 mm | 1028 mm | 1048 mm | 1063 mm | 1073 mm | 1088 mm | 1100 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Standover Height | 694 mm | 711 mm | 728 mm | 750 mm | 771 mm | 793 mm | 816 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm | 177 cm | 183 cm | 188 cm | 194 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 173 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm | 191 cm | 197 cm | 204 cm |
Model Overview
Edge 26 is a Rockymountain Edge model. There are 41 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2015, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Mountain bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Mountain bike that is reliable is 616$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Mountain bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2015 for 599$. In conclusion, this bike price is 2.84% smaller than the price of the average Mountain bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 63mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The wheels on Edge 26 are the 26″ aluminum type. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Edge 26 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
This bike is available in 7 sizes. They vary from 157 cm – 204 cm (5.15 ft – 6.69 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.