Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Alloy. Threaded BB. Traditional 1-1/8\" Headtube. Rack and Fender Mounts. 20\" Kids Geometry. Internal Gear Specific.
Suspension Fork
Spinner Grind Air. 50mm. Air Spring / Hydraulic Lockout / Rebound
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
24T Sprocket
Crank
Rocky Mountain 140mm 36T
Bottom Bracket
VP Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z-1
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 306 6 Bolt / 9 x 100mm QR
Rear Hub
SRAM Automatix 2-Speed Disc
Rims
Wheeltech SX17 By WTB
Spokes
Steel UCP
Tires
Kenda MTB 20 x 1.95\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M355 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M355
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain XC7 15° x 60mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain XC Ø31.8mm x 580mm x 5° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Jr
Headset
FSA #10 Internal: ZS44mm
Seat
Saddle
Rocky Mountain Jr.
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain 27.2mm x 300mm
Model Overview
Vertex 20 belongs to the Rockymountain Vertex model. 67 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Vertex bikes models from 2016, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Vertex 20 2016 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 729$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Vertex 990 RSL 2016, is the most expensive and costs 4799$.
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.
Youth bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Youth bike you should know that the average price is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Rocky Mountain released this model in 2016, its price was 729$. Comparing this to the average Youth bike price, we see that the price is 162.23% higher.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Vertex 20 model has 20″ aluminum wheels. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Vertex 20 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Rocky Mountain Vertex 20 2016 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.