Rocky Mountain VERTEX 1992 (XC Pro and Ritchey)

[planist]

Here is the build thread for the Rocky Mountain Vertex from 1992.

First a catalog build (XT, etc.) was planned, but now I want to try a build with Suntour XC Pro parts.
Some parts i've already found.

The paint and the weight blew me away.

Criticism and tips from you are of course very welcome !!

Here are first pictures:

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Pedalroom:
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/rocky-mo ... 1992-35275

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Spec Sheet:

Frame: Rocky Mountain Vertex 1992 (17'', Ritchey)

Fork: Rocky Mountain Vertex 1992 (17'', Ritchey)

Headset: Tange Apices
Stem: Ritchey
Handlebar: Ritchey WCS
Grips: Ritchey
Barends: -

Brakes: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Brake Pads: ?
Brake Cables: ?
Cantilever cable hangers: ?
Brake Levers: Suntour XC Pro 1991

Shifters: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Front Derailleur: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Derailleur Cables: ?
Cassette: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Chain: ?
Cranks: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Crank Bolts: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Chainrings: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Chainring bolts: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Bottom Bracket: Suntour 2015
Pedals: Suntour XC Pro 1991

Hub Skewers: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Rims: Araya
Hubs: Suntour XC Pro 1991
Nipples: ?
Spokes: ?
Tyres: ?
Tubes: ?

Saddle: Ritchey
Seatpost: Ritchey
Seatpost Binder: ?

Weight:



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[tintin40]

Re: Rocky Mountain Vertex (1992)

looks to be a excellent build to come.

 

[mesoknotty]

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Subscribed. I have a blackish purple 19" that I'm building with XT. Love the saphire and am still searching for one.

 

[mk one]

Re: Rocky Mountain Vertex (1992)

glad this ended up on here!

I was the one bidding against you, sorry. I have one too and the parts i am missing were with this bike, also the frame was in better condition than mine.

Very rare bike and look forward to seeing it built

Mark

 

[planist]

Re: Rocky Mountain Vertex (1992)

looks to be a excellent build to come.

Thanks!! I hope it will not take me too long.. the plan is to be ready spring time.

Subscribed. I have a blackish purple 19" that I'm building with XT. Love the saphire and am still searching for one.

Do you have pictures? Which year/model is it?

glad this ended up on here!
I was the one bidding against you, sorry. I have one too and the parts i am missing were with this bike, also the frame was in better condition than mine.
Very rare bike and look forward to seeing it built
Mark

haha ok. it was not a cheapo, but, like you say, in this condition very rare..
Do you have pictures of yours?

BR, Peter

 

[planist]

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The catalog build as a reference.

 

[mesoknotty]

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Just firing up my old Flickr account. Will post as soon as I can get them in.

 

[mk one]

Re: Rocky Mountain Vertex (1992)

haha ok. it was not a cheapo, but, like you say, in this condition very rare..
Do you have pictures of yours?

BR, Peter

Yes the condition is very good but its more rare as it was only made for one year!

Added a pic of my frame, still waiting to source a few parts.

 

[mesoknotty]

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https://flic.kr/p/FiZwph

 

[mk one]

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https://flic.kr/p/FiZwph

that looks in good condition too.

You should start a thread on it