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1998 Rocky Mountain Spice · 2000 Rocky Mountain Spice

Specification1998 Rocky Mountain Spice2000 Rocky Mountain Spice
Overview
Model year19982000
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelSpiceSpice
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID7088045440
Original MSRP$1,289.00$1,352.00
ColorsRed front/black swingarmPowder White and Blue Streak
Sizes16", 17.5", 18.5", 20"16", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight28.7 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionWeldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Custom HBO aluminumEaston 7005 Elite
ForkRock Shox Indy C LTMarzocchi Bomber Z-4, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla X, 3.5" travelFox Vanilla R, 3.9" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano STX-RCShimano Deore
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teethRocky Mountain, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainTaya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsRitchey Logic Sport
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L leversShimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic
HandlebarRMB 2014 aluminum DHRocky Mountain Race Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRMB forged DHRocky Mountain Cold Forged
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PDSelle Italia Onda
SeatpostRMB aluminumRocky Mountain Cold Forged, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RCShimano Deore
RimsSun Rims CR18Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight pull
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper XL
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Rocky Mountain Spice2000 Rocky Mountain Spice
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center—425 mm
Wheelbase—1065 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.