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
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
Yes. Just working out details, will let you know as soon as I have more info.
Posted over 7 years ago
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
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
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
do you have more pictures for comparison with my vertex?
Posted over 7 years ago
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
Photos
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 27 days ago