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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Rocky Mountain Equipe has a 21% lower climbing ratio than 1993 Rocky Mountain Equipe.
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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest4.00:1Total range545%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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 Equipe
1993 Rocky Mountain Equipe
Overview
Model Year
1997
1993
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Equipe
Equipe
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,329.00
$1,399.00
Colors
Steel blue
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Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
15.5, 17, 18.5, 20, 21.5
Weight
25.4 lb
27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Tange Prestige chromoly, heat-treated
Tange Ultimate Ultralight Prestige
Fork
Rock Shox Judy C
Rock Shox Quadra
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore DX Rapidfire Plus
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 700
Shimano Deore DX Rapidfire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore DX
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 7.0
Shimano Deore DX
Crankset
Race Face, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore DX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG70
Pedals
Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Shimano Deore DX, w/ clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-30 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Shimano Deore DX brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
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Handlebar
RMB aluminum
Syncros 6061 flatbar w/ OnZa "OZ" bar ends
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
RMB aluminum
Rocky Mountain 6000 alloy
Saddle
Selle Italia
Race Face Vetta lite w/ Shoulder Holder
Seatpost
RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
Ritchey Expert or FD
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore DX
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Wolber AT-18, 36-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
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Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
71°
Chainstay / rear center
422 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1048 mm
1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
38.1 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.