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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Rocky Mountain Spice has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1998 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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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
1998 Rocky Mountain Spice
Overview
Model Year
1997
1998
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
$1,289.00
Colors
Yellow/black
Red front/black swingarm
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
16", 17.5", 18.5", 20"
Weight
28.7 lb
28.7 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
Easton Custom HBO aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Rock Shox Indy C LT
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works, 1.5" travel
Fox Vanilla X, 3.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX-RC
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-500
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Cyclone CPI, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Taya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten Sport w/clips & straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Aluminum
RMB 2014 aluminum DH
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB aluminum
RMB forged DH
Saddle
Selle Italia
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seatpost
RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
RMB aluminum
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
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
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
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
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Wheelbase
1065 mm
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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.