- Frame
- 7005 aluminum
- Groupset
- Commuter Mix
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Key differences
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- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler is Hybrid; 2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler is City & Commuter.
- Gearing
2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler has a 16% lower climbing ratio than 2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×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.
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Specification
2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler
2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler
Overview
Model Year
2003
2002
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Whistler
Whistler
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$705.00
$665.00
Colors
Anthracite Metallic
Red
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20.5", 22.5"
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20.5", 22.5"
Weight
30 lb
30 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Metro Mag, 1.95" travel
RST Trekking Pro II, 1.95" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
Commuter Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-T300, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
Shimano FC-T300, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano Acera FC-MC19, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN25, 113mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-48, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
RMB X-Sport w/clips & straps
RMB X-Sport w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-420 brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Shimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
RMB Comfort Rise
RMB Comfort Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB Adjustable
RMB Adjustable
Saddle
RMB Custom
RMB Custom
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain, 26.8mm diameter
Post Moderne Suspension, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Alex AL-DH19, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 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
700 x 35c Ritchey Alpha Bite
700 x 35c Ritchey Alpha Bite
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
445 mm
445 mm
Wheelbase
1064 mm
1063 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
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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.