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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2000 Rocky Mountain Spice has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Rocky Mountain Spice.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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 Spice
2000 Rocky Mountain Spice
Overview
Model Year
1997
2000
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Spice
Spice
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,349.00
$1,352.00
Colors
Yellow/black
Powder White and Blue Streak
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
16", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
28.7 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
Easton 7005 Elite
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Marzocchi Bomber Z-4, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works, 1.5" travel
Fox Vanilla R, 3.9" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-500
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Cyclone CPI, 22/32/42 teeth
Rocky Mountain, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten Sport w/clips & straps
Ritchey Logic Sport
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic
Handlebar
Aluminum
Rocky Mountain Race Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB aluminum
Rocky Mountain Cold Forged
Saddle
Selle Italia
Selle Italia Onda
Seatpost
RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
Rocky Mountain Cold Forged, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore
Rims
Sun Rims DW 6000, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight pull
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper XL
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1065 mm
1065 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 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.