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1992 Rocky Mountain Vertex

bought it because god damn what a beauty ride - but it's way to big for me so it got passed on to a dude in colorado who was just as stoked as I was on this epic 90's build.

Frame:
20" 1992 Rocky Mountain Vertex , sapphire color, tange Prestige Concept tubing

Fork/Headset:
Tange Ultimate Superlight fork , Raceface real seal headset ( HS-XP01 )

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano FC-M900 XTR triple cranks , Shimano BBUN90 bottom bracket

Pedals:
Shimano spd m520

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano HG cassette ( 11-28 ) , chainrings : Shimano SG 46 - Ritchey 36 - Ritchey 24 , Shimano HG chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano ST-M900 XTR 8-speed Rapidfire combo shifters , Shimano FD-M900 XTR front derailleur , Shimano RD-M900 XTR rear derailleur

Handlebars/Stem:
syncros flat bar , syncros cttleprod stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
Flite titanium saddle , syncros seatpost

Brakes:
Shimano BR-M900 XTR brakes ( front and rear ) with XTR pads

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
ATAK 32h hub laced to Mavic 217 rim, Schwalbe Fast Fred tire ( 26" x2" )

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
ATAK 32h hub laced to Mavic 217 rim, Schwalbe Fast Fred tire ( 26" x2" )

Accessories:
KORE skewers , supacaz grips , jagwire everything ,

More Info:
woooo!

Added by ObiSean. Last updated about 7 years ago.

As of about 7 years ago, ObiSean has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

9 Comments

colorado_clarke

colorado_clarke says:

Hilarious. I'm 'the dude from colorado' that bought this bike haha. It is exactly the same as you sold it to me, other than cables, housing and tires I believe. I've probably put 5,000 miles on it since I got it from you, exploring the southwest United states and Pacific Northwest. Both the bike and I have been repatriated back to BC and currently reside in Kelowna. I came across the picture when googling a 92 Vertex to try and track down the RM stickers that I still haven't been able to find for this beauty. I love this bike more than I even thought I would when i bought it, and it gets ridden more often than the Dekerf Generation of a similar vintage that In have as well so that's saying something about this old girl. Anyways, just thought it was funny I found this post and thought I'd let you know she's still on the road and well loved.

Posted 18 days ago

Nathap470

Nathap470 says:

That is so badass!

Posted over 7 years ago

islandrider

islandrider says:

Yes. Just working out details, will let you know as soon as I have more info.

Posted over 7 years ago

islandrider

islandrider says:

Have a black version that I'm redoing in Sapphire. I'll post up once paint is done. Let me know if you need a decal set.

Posted over 7 years ago

ObiSean

ObiSean says:

whoa right on! decal sets yes ! i do want one but sorta figured that would be possible to find so I never even looked ... any info would be hot !!!! are you getting the go pink ones ??

Posted over 7 years ago

planist

planist says:

ok, good to hear.. i will build the my Vertex with Suntour XC Pro.
so we can compare later on ;)

Posted over 7 years ago

planist

planist says:

do you plan on attaching RM decals?

Posted over 7 years ago

planist

planist says:

do you have more pictures for comparison with my vertex?

Posted over 7 years ago

ObiSean

ObiSean says:

greetings. the previous owner took the logos off of everything except the head tube and the handlebars .. and the original decals for this are pink so yeah - if I can find a set I will def put them back on here ( maybe not the splashy ' made in canada' decal though - that one's just a little but much for me and I live across the water from where this was made in '92 so I don't need the reminder ;) i will update the photos very soon now that I have acquired the last piece of XTR for it ..

Posted over 7 years ago