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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1999 Rocky Mountain Spice had an original MSRP $129 lower than 1997 Rocky Mountain Spice.
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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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 Spice
1999 Rocky Mountain Spice
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
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
$1,220.00
Colors
Yellow/black
Lazer Black/Shredded Silver
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
28.7 lb
28.6 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
Easton Elite
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Marzocchi Bomber Z-5, 2.75" travel
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works, 1.5" travel
Fox Vanilla, 3.6" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano STX-RC
Mountain Mix
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, clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Cyclone CPI, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
Shimano, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten Sport w/clips & straps
Aluminum w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Aluminum
Aluminum, rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB aluminum
Aluminum, high rise
Saddle
Selle Italia
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seatpost
RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Sun Rims DW 6000, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
26 x 1.95" Michelin X Sport 66 kevlar
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.