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Rocky Mountain VERTEX 990 RSL (2012)
General
| Product Category | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | VERTEX 990 RSL |
| Size | S, M, L, Xl |
| Color | Black / Red |
| Bottom bracket | Sram Press Fit GXP |
|---|---|
| Brake levers | Avid X0 Carbon Matchmaker X |
| Brakes | Avid X0 Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm |
| Cassette | Sram XG-1080 12-36T 10spd |
| Crankset | Sram X0 170-175mm 39/26T 2x10spd |
| Features | FORM SmoothWall CARBON
Custom Rocky Mountain FORM C13 High Modulus SmoothWall
construction. 100% designed, engineered and tested in house by our
R&D team to ensure the lightest, stiffest frame and the best ride
quality. In 2011, we unveiled SmoothWall construction to the world with
the introduction of the Element RSL, and since then, it has won
unanimous praise for its incredible light weight and superior stiffness.
Smoothwall construction is achieved by sculpting the inner surface of
the frame as carefully as the outer, with the help of an inner mold, as
opposed to the traditional air bladder. This results in no excess resin,
fibers or filler, meaning no stress risers or extra weight. The most important characteristic of SmoothWall technology is that it enables us to construct frames with the highest carbon layup density. SmoothWall’s super high fiber to resin ratio with maximum compression of the pre-preg carbon layers results in the lightest and stiffest construction possible. SmoothWall also allows us to use full length (uncut) fibers, yielding a stronger frame. This all adds up to one of the most sophisticated carbon frames in the world. Vertex RSL utilizes a precise carbon layup schedule, using multiple types of carbon weaves in specific locations to maximize stiffness and impact resistance while minimizing weight. Vertex RSL We were able to optimize the ride quality of Vertex RSL through our FORM Carbon design process. By carefully selecting the modulus and layup of the frame, we created a super light and stiff ride in an aesthetically beautiful package. |
| Fork type | RockShox SID XX 29 15mm |
| Frame type | FORMª C13 Hi Mod Carbon Smoothwall Monocoque. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. 29 |
| Front derailleur | Sram X0 34.9mm 2x10spd |
| Headset | Cane Creek Forty Series: IS41mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered |
| Hub front | DT Swiss 240s 15mm Axle |
| Hub rear | DT Swiss 240s Star Ratchet Freehub 12 x 142mm E Thru |
| Rear derailleur | Sram X0 10spd |
| Recommended for | XC riding and racing |
| Rims type | DT Swiss Competition |
| Saddle | fi'zi:k Tundra k:ium |
| Shifters | Sram X0 Matchmaker X Triggers 2x10spd |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Stem | Easton EA90 0¡ x 70-110mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon eXCeption 29 |
