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2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler · 2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler

Specification2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler
Overview
Model year20032000
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelWhistlerWhistler
Bicycle typeHybridTouring
Archive ID3935645940
Original MSRP$705.00$466.00
ColorsAnthracite MetallicPutting Green
Sizes16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20.5", 22.5"17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight30 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminumReynolds 520
ForkRock Shox Metro Mag, 1.95" travelRocky Mountain
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupCommuter MixShimano C-201
ShiftersShimano Acera EZ Fire PlusShimano Revo
Front derailleurShimano FD-T300, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano C-201, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SGSShimano C-201
CranksetShimano FC-T300, 28/38/48 teethShimano C-201, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN25, 113mm spindleSealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRMB X-Sport w/clips & strapsPlatform with clips and straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano BR-420 brakes, Shimano Acera leversShimano C201 V-Brake brakes, Shimano C201 Revo levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic
HandlebarRMB Comfort RiseRocky Mountain Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRMB AdjustableRocky Mountain Alloy
SaddleRMB CustomVelo Velvet Comfort
SeatpostRocky Mountain, 26.8mm diameterPost Moderne suspension, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano AlivioFront: Shimano Acera, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsAlex AL-DH19, 32-holeSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Ritchey Alpha Bite700 x 40c Michelin Dynamis
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm445 mm
Wheelbase1064 mm1054 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.