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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
Only 2003 Rocky Mountain Elevation has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
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
2001 Rocky Mountain Elevation
2003 Rocky Mountain Elevation
Overview
Model Year
2001
2003
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Elevation
Elevation
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$860.00
$925.00
Colors
Black, Red
Blue/Silver
Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 Elite
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi Z-5 Air, 4.0" travel
Marzocchi EXR Air, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano FCM 440, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Ride, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Shimano BB-UN40, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Rocky Mountain X-Sport
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano V-brake brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Shimano BR-420 brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Riser
RMB Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Rocky Mountain
Rmb
Saddle
Rocky Mountain custom
RMB Custom
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain, 26.8mm diameter
RMB, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Alex Ace 19, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis MOFO XC
26 x 1.95" Maxxis MOFO XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1055 mm
1055 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
38.1 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.