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2000 Rocky Mountain Turbo · 1998 Rocky Mountain Turbo

Specification2000 Rocky Mountain Turbo1998 Rocky Mountain Turbo
Overview
Model year20001998
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelTurboTurbo
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID4577972001
Original MSRP$2,108.00$2,239.00
ColorsElectric Blue and Sky White Maple LeafRed/white
Sizes48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm48 cm, 51 cm, 54 cm, 57 cm, 60 cm
Weight—18 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedWelded
Frame materialEaston UltraliteEaston HBO Elite aluminum
ForkTime Millenium CompKestrel EMS
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crownCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano UltegraShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano Ultegra STI Dual ControlShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra SSShimano 600 Ultegra SS
CranksetShimano Ultegra, 39/53 teethShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500Shimano BB-6500
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainSRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot includedShimano PD-6500 600 Ultegra SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI leversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarRitchey Road LogicTtt
Handlebar extensionsNot includedN/A
StemRitchey CompLiteSyncros
SaddleSelle Italia FliteSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 26.8mm diameterRitchey WCS
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano UltegraShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic Open Pro, 28-holeSun Rims ME14A
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-buttedDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples—
Front tire700 x 23c Michelin Axial ProHutchinson Krono
Wheel size700c wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2000 Rocky Mountain Turbo1998 Rocky Mountain Turbo
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm—
Wheelbase980 mm—

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