Inspection
Frame condition
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Rocky Mountain
2016 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL
Previous used estimate
$639 - $657
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2016 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL
12-month projected trend
5%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
6%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Vertex model years
2023$460 - $474▼ 28% vs. 2016
2022$362 - $373▼ 43% vs. 2016
2021$1,266 - $1,303▲ 98% vs. 2016
2020$1,771 - $1,823▲ 177% vs. 2016
2019$1,569 - $1,614▲ 146% vs. 2016
2018$1,340 - $1,379▲ 110% vs. 2016
2017$1,038 - $1,068▲ 63% vs. 20162016$639 - $657Currently viewing
2015$866 - $891▲ 36% vs. 2016
2014$858 - $882▲ 34% vs. 2016
2013$258 - $265▼ 60% vs. 2016Compare Vertex 970 RSL models
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Overview
About this bike
Lightweight, stiff, and fast — your competitive riding buddies are not going to like this. Rocky Mountain's Vertex 970 RSL is crafted from high-modulus carbon with a press fit bottom bracket for excellent power transfer and a tapered head tube for supreme control. In or out of the corners, bumps disappear under the big Wheeltech 29-inch wheels and ultra-light 100mm RockShox SID fork. The Shimano/Race Face 2x10 speed drivetrain with an XTR rear derailleur and Shimano XT discs shift and brake just as sweet as the frame rides. Add in grippy Maxxis tires, and a Race Face bar and stem and this stealthy XC rocket let's the speed do the talking.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- Shimano XT
- Product Family
- Vertex
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready 29inch x 2.2inch
- Component Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Component Cassette
- Shimano XT 11-40T 11spd
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect SL
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Component Fork Brand Model
- RockShox SID RL 29. 100mm. Motion Control DNA Lockout / Rebound / 15mm Maxle Lite / Tapered Steerer
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Component Frame Construction
- Rocky Mountain Smoothwall Carbon, tapered head tube, Press Fit BB, internal cable routing
- Frame Construction
- Rocky Mountain Smoothwall Carbon, tapered head tube, Press Fit BB, internal cable routing
- Fork Brand & Model
- RockShox SID RL 29. 100mm. Motion Control DNA Lockout / Rebound / 15mm Maxle Lite / Tapered Steerer
- Hubs
- Shimano XT
- Tires
- Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready 29inch x 2.2inch
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect SL
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Cassette
- Shimano XT 11-40T 11spd
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.