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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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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 26×2.1; 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
1998 Rocky Mountain Spice
1997 Rocky Mountain Spice
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Spice
Spice
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,289.00
$1,349.00
Colors
Red front/black swingarm
Yellow/black
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 20"
16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
28.7 lb
28.7 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Custom HBO aluminum
Easton Elan 3
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C LT
Rock Shox Indy C
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla X, 3.5" travel
Shock Works, 1.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC
Grip Shift/Shimano STX-RC
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-500
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Cyclone CPI, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Taya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Fasten Sport w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
RMB 2014 aluminum DH
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB forged DH
RMB aluminum
Saddle
Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Selle Italia
Seatpost
RMB aluminum
RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Sun Rims CR18
Sun Rims DW 6000, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
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
Wheelbase
—
1065 mm
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.