The Vertex bikes from Rocky Mountain Bicycles was our most popular range for 2012. Now RMB have stepped it up with their 2013 models absolutely killing it on price, spec and weight.
The Vertex 970 RSL shares the same frame as the uber racey Vertex 999 RSL and comes spec'd with a quality range of Shimano drivetrain and brake parts. The Hi-mod smoothwall carbon frame utilises the latest technology to build a frame lighter than many of its competitors. The geometry has been finetuned to give the rider almost "26 inch" handling through shortened top tube and chainstays and 70.25 degree headtube angle to provide a nice balance of stability and agility.
Rear derailleur is the venerable Shimano XTR 980 10 speed linked to the all new 2013 SLX 670 front mech. Shimano HG 74 and HG81 chain and 11-36 tooth cassette keep things smooth and quiet while a beautiful, black Race Face Turbine crankset completes the drivetrain with 38/24 gearing.
Braking is handled by Shimano XT 780 series hydraulic disc brakes with a 180mm rotor up front and a 160mm out back. Here's a separate review from cyclingnews.com.
Suspension is sorted with a Rock Shox SID RL 29 100mm with Motion Control dampening, turn key lockout and a tapered steerer.
The wheels are made for RMB by Sun Ringle' under the name Inferno and they have supplied a reasonably light but still strong wheelset as you would expect from such a great company. Hubs are Wheeltech Japanese made sealed bearing internals And utilise the latest in axle tech with a QR15 up front and a 142x12 axle in the rear.
Race Face Turbine bar and stem finish up the cockpit and a RMB seatpost and saddle make up the perch. Liberty Bikes will happily customise the fine details like tyre, saddle and grip choice for each customer.
We are taking pre orders now for delivery very soon on the entire range of Vertex carbon hardtails. RRP is only $4499 for this race-ready beast or all-day adventurer.
Drop us a line on (08) 9375 1340 to secure yours.
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