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1993 Rocky Mountain Equipe · 1997 Rocky Mountain Equipe

Specification1993 Rocky Mountain Equipe1997 Rocky Mountain Equipe
Overview
Model year19931997
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelEquipeEquipe
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID4411368113
Original MSRP$1,399.00$1,329.00
Colors—Steel blue
Sizes15.5, 17, 18.5, 20, 21.516", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight27.5 lb25.4 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialTange Ultimate Ultralight PrestigeTange Prestige chromoly, heat-treated
ForkRock Shox QuadraRock Shox Judy C
Fork material—Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore DX Rapidfire PlusGrip Shift/Shimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore DX Rapidfire PlusGrip Shift ESP 700
Front derailleurShimano Deore DXShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore DXGrip Shift ESP 7.0
CranksetShimano Deore DX, 26/36/46 teethRace Face, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano Deore DX, w/ clips & strapsRitchey Logic (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore DX brakes, leversAvid 1D-30 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarSyncros 6061 flatbar w/ OnZa "OZ" bar endsRMB aluminum
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemRocky Mountain 6000 alloyRMB aluminum
SaddleRace Face Vetta lite w/ Shoulder HolderSelle Italia
SeatpostRitchey Expert or FDRMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore DXFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsWolber AT-18, 36-holeSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes—DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tireRitchey Mega-Bite Z-Max26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Rocky Mountain Equipe1997 Rocky Mountain Equipe
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle71°73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm422 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm1048 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm40.6 mm

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