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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2002 Rocky Mountain Flow had an original MSRP $195 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.
Lowest0.65:1Highest2.91:1Total range450%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.5.
Lowest0.65:1Highest2.91:1Total range450%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.35; 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
2003 Rocky Mountain Flow
2002 Rocky Mountain Flow
Overview
Model Year
2003
2002
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Flow
Flow
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,530.00
$1,335.00
Colors
Black Anthracite
Flat Nickel
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
27.4 lb
27.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi DJ 2, 130mm travel
Marzocchi Z-1 Wedge, 5.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
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
Race Face Prodigy w/ bashguard, 22/32 teeth
Race Face Prodigy w/ bashguard, 22/32 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS cartridge, 113mm spindle
Race Face Taperlock ISIS, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
RMB Big Flats w/pins
RMB Big Flats w/pins
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Hydraulic brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Shimano BR-M515 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless RMB Pig DH
1 1/8" threadless RMB Pig DH
Handlebar
Titec Hell Bent
Titec Hell Bent Aluminum
Stem
Titec Blockhead DH
RMB Freeride
Saddle
Titec Berserker
Selle Italia Custom
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain, 26.8mm diameter
RMB, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore disc
Shimano Deore disc
Rims
Alex DX-32, 32-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.70" Maxxis Mobster
26 x 2.35" Maxxis MOFO DH
Rear Tire
26 x 2.50" Maxxis Mobster
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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
425 mm
Wheelbase
1071 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.