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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2002 Rocky Mountain Fusion has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2000 Rocky Mountain Fusion in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2000 Rocky Mountain Fusion and 2002 Rocky Mountain Fusion.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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
2000 Rocky Mountain Fusion
2002 Rocky Mountain Fusion
Overview
Model Year
2000
2002
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Fusion
Fusion
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$572.00
$605.00
Colors
Blue
White, Yellow
Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight
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29 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 520
7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Jett, 2.5" travel
RST Gila TL
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
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Shifters
Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Shimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
Rocky Mountain, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Acera FC-MC19-L, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-48, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Platform with clips and straps
RMB X-Sport W/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio V-brake brakes, Shimano C201 Revo levers
Shimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Riser
RMB Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Rocky Mountain Alloy
Rmb
Saddle
Selle Italia Onda
RMB Custom
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Cold Forged, 26.8mm diameter
RMB, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Acera, Rear: Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight pull
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Michelin Xlite Wild Gripper Sport
26 x 1.90" Ritchey ZED
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1062 mm
1055 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.