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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2001 Rocky Mountain RM6 has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 2000 Rocky Mountain RM6 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2001 Rocky Mountain RM6 and 2000 Rocky Mountain RM6.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Data limitation
Only 2000 Rocky Mountain RM6 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
2000 Rocky Mountain RM6 had an original MSRP $340 lower than 2001 Rocky Mountain RM6.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
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 RM6
2000 Rocky Mountain RM6
Overview
Model Year
2001
2000
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
RM6
RM6
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,875.00
$2,535.00
Colors
Holographic red and shredded silver
Shredded Silver and Lazer Black
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19.5"
16.5", 18", 19.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton RAD
Easton RAD
Fork
Marzocchi Z-1 MCR QR20
Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 QR 20, 5.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla R, 6.0" travel
Fox Vanilla R, 6.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM 9.0 Half Pipe
SRAM 9.0 Half Pipe
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM ESP 9.0
SRAM ESP 9.0
Crankset
Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M424 SPD
Rocky Mountain downhill clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Rocky Mountain Pig DH
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain DH #1 riser
Rocky Mountain DH #1 riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Rocky Mountain Pig DH
Rocky Mountain Pig DH
Saddle
Selle Italia Custom Karve
Selle Italia XO
Seatpost
Race Face Prodigy, 26.8mm diameter
Rocky Mountain #1 cold forged, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Rocky Mountain QR20 disk, Rear: Rocky Mountain disk
Front: Rocky Mountain o/s sealed, Rear: Rocky Mountain o/s disk
Rims
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight pull
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
Maxxis mofo
26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper Hot S
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
68.5°
69.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
448 mm
445 mm
Wheelbase
1126 mm
1116 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.