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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
Only 2000 Rocky Mountain Blizzard has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
2000 Rocky Mountain Blizzard had an original MSRP $422 lower than 2001 Rocky Mountain Blizzard.
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.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
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.
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Specification
2001 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
2000 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
Overview
Model Year
2001
2000
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Blizzard
Blizzard
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,880.00
$1,458.00
Colors
Black and White Pearl
Sky White
Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Reynolds 725
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
SRAM ESP 9.0
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
SRAM 9.0 Half Pipe
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
SRAM ESP 9.0
Crankset
Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72
Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers
SRAM 9.0 brakes, SRAM 9.0 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Race Face Prodigy Riser
Race Face Prodigy Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face Prodigy
Race Face Prodigy
Saddle
Selle Italia Onda
Selle Italia XO
Seatpost
Race Face Prodigy, 26.8mm diameter
Rocky Mountain #1 cold forged, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Rocky Mountain o/s sealed
Rims
Mavic X221
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight pull
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
Maxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar
26 x 2.10" Geax Beaumont
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1062 mm
1062 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.