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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2000 Rocky Mountain Spice had an original MSRP $193 lower than 2001 Rocky Mountain Spice.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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 Spice
2000 Rocky Mountain Spice
Overview
Model Year
2001
2000
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Spice
Spice
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,545.00
$1,352.00
Colors
Red, White
Powder White and Blue Streak
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
16", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 Elite
Easton 7005 Elite
Fork
Marzocchi Z-3 Air
Marzocchi Bomber Z-4, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla R, 3.9" travel
Fox Vanilla R, 3.9" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano FCM 440, 22/32/44 teeth
Rocky Mountain, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Ritchey Logic Sport
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Riser
Rocky Mountain Race Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Cold Forged
Saddle
Selle Italia Onda
Selle Italia Onda
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain, 26.8mm diameter
Rocky Mountain Cold Forged, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight pull
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight pull
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis MOFO XC
26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper XL
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1070 mm
1065 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.