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2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler · 1998 Rocky Mountain Whistler

Specification2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler1998 Rocky Mountain Whistler
Overview
Model year20001998
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelWhistlerWhistler
Bicycle typeTouringHybrid
Archive ID4594074122
Original MSRP$466.00$629.00
ColorsPutting GreenGreen
Sizes17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"14", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight—26.4 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedWelded
Frame materialReynolds 520Chromoly, double-butted
ForkRocky MountainRocky Mountain
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano C-201Mountain Mix
ShiftersShimano RevoGrip Shift SRT-4.0
Front derailleurShimano C-201, top-pullShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano C-201Shimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano C-201, 28/38/48 teethShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 113mm spindleShimano BB-LP26
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"Taya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPlatform with clips and strapsAluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano C201 V-Brake brakes, Shimano C201 Revo leversAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRocky Mountain RiserRMB aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRocky Mountain AlloyRMB forged aluminum
SaddleVelo Velvet ComfortSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostPost Moderne suspension, 26.8mm diameterRMB aluminum
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano Acera, Rear: Shimano AlivioShimano Alivio
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-holeSun Rims CR18
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire700 x 40c Michelin Dynamis26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
Rear tire—26 x 1.90" Ritchey Hard Drive
Wheel size700c wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler1998 Rocky Mountain Whistler
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm—
Wheelbase1054 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.