Gear Review
Rocky Mountain Metropolis Hybrid Bike
22"
By lun100493476 January 18, 2010
Got it today - perfect, wheel went on easy, as it should and off I went! What a bargain, so much bike for the buck - compared to the Swobo, Giant etc... only the Europeans have better and they'd pay even more for what I just got - but they are the leaders of the pack. Some may say it's an Aluminium frame - I say but look at it's size, it's massivity, it's build and it's lightness. The exemplary Alfine hub gear box makes for such a subtle bike. The discs - albeit it cable are a joy and I won't get burnt again, comes to mind!
When I started looking for a bike I knew exactly what I wanted - so thanks to Rocky Mountain and the boys(+ girls) at Realcyclist.com, I got real satisfaction and exactly what I wanted for the price I thought appropriate. Bravo.
View Details: Rocky Mountain Metropolis Hybrid Bike
Nailed It? 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Frame Material, Main Triangle:
- Triple Butted 6066 Alloy, Custom Hydro-FORMed
- Headset:
- 1.125
- Rear Axle:
- 135x10mm
- Fork:
- Aluminum, Rack Mounts
- Wheelset:
- [F] Wheeltech super sealed W/alloy QR, [R] Shimano Alfine Internal hub
- Front Derailleur:
- N/A
- Rear Derailleur:
- N/A – Alfine 8spd internal gearing
- Shifters:
- Shimano Alfine Rapid Fire 8spd
- Crankset:
- RPM City Single
- Teeth:
- 42T
- Crank Arm Length:
- 175mm
- Bottom Bracket:
- Cartridge TH 7420
- Brake Levers:
- Shimano M421
- Brakes:
- Shimano BRM416 mechanical disc
- Rotors:
- 160mm/160mm Center lock
- Headset:
- FSA threadless W/15mm alloy top cover
- Handlebar:
- Alloy
- Handlebar Width:
- 600mm
- Handlebar Rise:
- 25mm rise
- Grips:
- Rocky Mountain Ergo
- Stem:
- Alloy threadless.
- Stem Length:
- 90mm
- Stem Angle:
- 7 deg
- Chain:
- Shimano HG50
- Cassette:
- Shimano 18T
- Range:
- 8spd. Internal
- Tire Front:
- Kenda Kwick Trax
- Tire Front Size:
- 700X32C
- Tire Rear:
- Kenda Kwick Trax
- Tire Rear Size:
- 700X32C
- Tubes:
- Schrader
- Seatpost:
- Alloy 27.2mm
- Seatpost Diameter:
- 27.2mm
- Saddle:
- Freedom
- Pedals:
- VP 559 Big Flats
- Seat Collar:
- Quick Release
- Weight:
- [18”] 28.01lbs (12705.2g)
- Recommended Use:
- Sweeping the Street
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime of Owner - Limited
Change me.