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Rocky Mountain
2021 Rocky Mountain Vertex Carbon 50
Previous used estimate
$1,077 - $1,108
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Rocky Mountain Vertex Carbon 50
12-month projected trend
13%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2021 Rocky Mountain Vertex Carbon 50
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Vertex model years
2023$460 - $474▼ 57% vs. 2021
2022$362 - $373▼ 66% vs. 20212021$1,077 - $1,108Currently viewing
2020$1,771 - $1,823▲ 64% vs. 2021
2019$1,569 - $1,614▲ 46% vs. 2021
2018$1,340 - $1,379▲ 24% vs. 2021
2017$1,038 - $1,068▼ 4% vs. 2021
2016$916 - $943▼ 15% vs. 2021
2015$866 - $891▼ 20% vs. 2021
2014$858 - $882▼ 20% vs. 2021
2013$258 - $265▼ 76% vs. 2021Overview
About this bike
The Vertex embodies speed and confidence, sitting at the top of the food chain as our flagship XC-race hardtail. Its lightweight frame provides incredible stiffness and rolling speed, while its modern, aggressive geometry inspires confidence everywhere on the racecourse—even technical corners and descents. Available in a next-generation Smoothwall HBO carbon layup for even lighter weight. - Rocky Mountain confident handling in an XC race package - 27.2 Seatpost for more comfort over long courses - Compatible with Shimano Di2 & 27.2mm dropper post - Fits 27.5" x 2.8
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Reba RL 100mm | 51mm Offset
- Component Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Torque Cap Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
- Component Rims
- WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 Tubeless / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | SM - MD= 60mm | LG - XL = 80mm
- Product Family
- Vertex
- Component Chain
- Shimano M7100
- Component Color
- Carbon/Gold
- Component Frame
- SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 27.2mm Dropper Post Compatible 0 Rear Triangle
- Component Brakes
- Shimano MT4100 2 Piston
- Component Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race 142
- Component Spokes
- DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Ride Cinch | 32T
- Component Seatpost
- Rocky Mountain 27.2mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XT
- Component Handlebar
- Rocky Mountain Flat Top 760mm
- Component Rear Tire
- Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding
- Component Front Tire
- Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding
- Component Tape Grips
- Ergon GE1 EVO Lock On
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano SM-BBMT500
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano SLX 10-51T
- Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Torque Cap Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
- Rims
- WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 Tubeless / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
- Crankset
- Race Face Ride Cinch | 32T
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano SM-BBMT500
- Chain
- Shimano M7100
- Seatpost
- Rocky Mountain 27.2mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race 142
- Handlebar
- Rocky Mountain Flat Top 760mm
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Rear Tire
- Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | SM - MD= 60mm | LG - XL = 80mm
- Brakes
- Shimano MT4100 2 Piston
- Fork
- RockShox Reba RL 100mm | 51mm Offset
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 27.2mm Dropper Post Compatible 0 Rear Triangle
- Shifters
- Shimano XT
- Tape/Grips
- Ergon GE1 EVO Lock On
- Color
- Carbon/Gold
- Size
- X-Large
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano SLX 10-51T
- Front Tire
- Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25 Performance Folding
What to check when buying used
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Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
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