Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM HLO
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Groupset Alivio, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy Threaded BB ZeroStack 1-1/8\" Headtube Rack and Fender Mounts
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCM HLO 27.5
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio 9spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus 31.8mm 9spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus Rapid Fire 9spd
Cassette
Shimano HG20 11-34T 9spd
Crank
Suntour XCM V1 170-175mm 44/32/22T 9spd
Bottom Bracket
Suntour Sealed Cartridge
Chain
Shimano HG53 9spd
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM 306 Disc / 6 Bolt / 32H
Rear Hub
SRAM 306 Disc / 6 Bolt / 32H
Rims
Wheeltech TD26 By Alex
Spokes
Stainless
Tires
Geax AKA 27.5\" x 2.2\"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HDC-300 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers
Tektro HDC-300
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain XC7 7° x 60-90mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Five15 XC Ø31.8mm x 680mm x 5° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain XC Kraton
Headset
FSA #10 Internal: ZS44mm
Seat
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain XC 27.2mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 317 mm | 317 mm | 317 mm | 317 mm | 317 mm | 317 mm |
| Front Center | 611 mm | 617 mm | 643 mm | 658 mm | 668 mm | 671 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 534 mm | 559 mm | 579 mm | 594 mm | 614 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 381 mm | 419 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 mm | 1040 mm | 1066 mm | 1081 mm | 1091 mm | 1094 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Standover Height | 667 mm | 699 mm | 726 mm | 753 mm | 774 mm | 805 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Vapor 27.5 is a Rockymountain Vapor model. Rocky Mountain released 3 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 729$. In conclusion, this bike price is 161.32% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour XCM HLO fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Vapor 27.5 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Vapor 27.5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.