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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2000 Rocky Mountain Turbo had an original MSRP $131 lower than 1998 Rocky Mountain Turbo.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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 Turbo
1998 Rocky Mountain Turbo
Overview
Model Year
2000
1998
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Turbo
Turbo
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$2,108.00
$2,239.00
Colors
Electric Blue and Sky White Maple Leaf
Red/white
Sizes
48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
48 cm, 51 cm, 54 cm, 57 cm, 60 cm
Weight
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18 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded
Frame Material
Easton Ultralite
Easton HBO Elite aluminum
Fork
Time Millenium Comp
Kestrel EMS
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
Carbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra SS
Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-6500
Shimano BB-6500
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Shimano PD-6500 600 Ultegra SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
Handlebar
Ritchey Road Logic
Ttt
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Ritchey CompLite
Syncros
Saddle
Selle Italia Flite
Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost
Ritchey Expert, 26.8mm diameter
Ritchey WCS
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims
Mavic Open Pro, 28-hole
Sun Rims ME14A
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
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Front Tire
700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Hutchinson Krono
Wheel Size
700c wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
410 mm
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Wheelbase
980 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.