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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2000 Rocky Mountain Metro is Touring; 2004 Rocky Mountain Metro is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
Only 2000 Rocky Mountain Metro has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
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 700C×40; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2000 Rocky Mountain Metro
2004 Rocky Mountain Metro
Overview
Model Year
2000
2004
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Metro
Metro
Bicycle Type
Touring
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$638.00
$649.00
Colors
Wagon Red
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Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 520
7005 aluminum
Fork
RST 801
Rock Mountain
Fork Material
4130 chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Touring Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
SRAM 7.0
Shimano Alivio RapidFire
Front Derailleur
SRAM ESP 5.0, top-pull
Shimano Nexave
Rear Derailleur
SRAM ESP 5.0
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Rocky Mountain, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN25
BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG50
Pedals
Platform with clips and straps
Sport Flats
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM ESP 5.0 brakes, SRAM ESP 5.0 levers
Shimano Alivio V-Brake brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Riser
RMB Comfort Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Rocky Mountain Alloy
RMB Adjustable
Saddle
Velo Velvet Comfort
RMB Custom
Seatpost
Post Moderne suspension, 26.8mm diameter
Rocky Mountain
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Alex AL-DH19
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 40c Michelin Dynamis
Hutchinson Globetrotter
Wheel Size
700c wheels
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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
1054 mm
1064 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.