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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
Only 2003 Rocky Mountain Flow has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
2004 Rocky Mountain Flow had an original MSRP $231 lower than 2003 Rocky Mountain Flow.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.65:1Highest2.91:1Total range450%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.5.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2004 Rocky Mountain Flow
2003 Rocky Mountain Flow
Overview
Model Year
2004
2003
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Flow
Flow
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,299.00
$1,530.00
Colors
—
Black Anthracite
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19"
15", 16.5", 18", 19"
Weight
27.4 lb
27.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
RMB Custom RAD 7005 FR
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi DJ 3, 130mm travel
Marzocchi DJ 2, 130mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Race Face Evolve DH w/bash guard
Race Face Prodigy w/ bashguard, 22/32 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve FR
TruVativ ISIS cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
RMB Big Flats w/pins
RMB Big Flats w/pins
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic levers
Shimano Hydraulic brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA The Pig DH
1 1/8" threadless RMB Pig DH
Handlebar
Titec El Norte 31.8
Titec Hell Bent
Stem
Titec El Norte
Titec Blockhead DH
Saddle
Titec Berserker
Titec Berserker
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano HB-M475 Disc
Shimano Deore disc
Rims
Alex DX-32
Alex DX-32, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Champion
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.70" Maxxis High Roller
26 x 2.70" Maxxis Mobster
Rear Tire
26 x 2.50" Maxxis High Roller
26 x 2.50" Maxxis Mobster
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
72.5°
Chainstay / rear center
420 mm
420 mm
Wheelbase
1080 mm
1071 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.