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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.
- Frame
- 7005 aluminum
- Groupset
- Mountain Mix
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Rocky Mountain Flow DJ and 2008 Rocky Mountain Flow DJ.
- Data limitation
Only 2009 Rocky Mountain Flow DJ has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2008 Rocky Mountain Flow DJ has 20 mm more front travel than 2009 Rocky Mountain Flow DJ in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.14:1
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2009 Rocky Mountain Flow DJ
2008 Rocky Mountain Flow DJ
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Flow DJ
Flow DJ
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Colors
White
Whiskey
Sizes
S/M, M/L
M, L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
4130 chromoly
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2, 80mm travel
Marzocchi DJ 3, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Single
U6 Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Dirt Jump Mix
Mountain Mix
Crankset
Samox BFC-02, 30 teeth
FSA Gravity Moto X
Bottom Bracket
Samox AX02-SB
FSA Mega EXO
Cassette
Cassette cog
Cog
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 14 teeth
1-speed
Chain
KMC 510HX
KMC 510X Heavy Duty, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
RMB flat
Wellgo Big Flats
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M575 disc rear brakes, Shimano M575 Hydraulic rear levers
Avid Juicy 5 w/ 7" Rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" FSA Impact
FSA DH Pig
Handlebar
RMB DH Alloy riser
FSA Gravity Maximus OS Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB DH alloy 31.8mm
FSA Gap OS
Saddle
Alienation Toliet Pivotal
WTB Jaxon V
Seatpost
Alienation Billy Club Pivotal, 27.2mm diameter
FSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Wheeltech cartridge disc 20mm axle, Rear: Wheeltech cartridge disc w/10mm solid axle
RMB Disc
Rims
Mavic EX325
Mavic EX325
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
DT Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
26" Maxxis Holy Roller
26 x 2.40" Maxxis Holy Roller
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.