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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1997 Rocky Mountain Oxygen RaceSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.2 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

1998 Rocky Mountain Oxygen RaceSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.1 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

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
1997 Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race
1998 Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race
Overview
Model Year
1997
1998
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Oxygen Race
Oxygen Race
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,269.00
$1,259.00
Colors
Red
Orange
Sizes
16.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20"
Weight
25.1 lb
26.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3 w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Easton HBO aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Indy XC
Marzocchi Bomber Z-3
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Crankset
Sugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Taya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Ritchey Logic
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Expert
Handlebar
RMB aluminum
RMB aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB aluminum
Ritchey CompLite
Saddle
Selle Italia
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seatpost
RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
Ritchey Expert
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Sun Rims DW 6000, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
—
Wheelbase
1058 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
40.6 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.

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