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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler is Touring; 1998 Rocky Mountain Whistler is Hybrid.
- Handling
1998 Rocky Mountain Whistler has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler and 1998 Rocky Mountain Whistler.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler had an original MSRP $163 lower than 1998 Rocky Mountain Whistler.
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.
Lowest0.82:1Highest4.36:1Total range530%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×40; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.9.
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 Whistler
1998 Rocky Mountain Whistler
Overview
Model Year
2000
1998
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Whistler
Whistler
Bicycle Type
Touring
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$466.00
$629.00
Colors
Putting Green
Green
Sizes
17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
14", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight
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26.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 520
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Fork Material
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano C-201
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Revo
Grip Shift SRT-4.0
Front Derailleur
Shimano C-201, top-pull
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano C-201
Shimano STX-RC
Crankset
Shimano C-201, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Taya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Platform with clips and straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano C201 V-Brake brakes, Shimano C201 Revo levers
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Riser
RMB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Rocky Mountain Alloy
RMB forged aluminum
Saddle
Velo Velvet Comfort
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seatpost
Post Moderne suspension, 26.8mm diameter
RMB aluminum
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Acera, Rear: Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
700 x 40c Michelin Dynamis
26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
Rear Tire
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26 x 1.90" Ritchey Hard Drive
Wheel Size
700c wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
445 mm
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Wheelbase
1054 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.