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1998 Rocky Mountain Turbo · 2000 Rocky Mountain Turbo

Specification1998 Rocky Mountain Turbo2000 Rocky Mountain Turbo
Overview
Model year19982000
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelTurboTurbo
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID7200145779
Original MSRP$2,239.00$2,108.00
ColorsRed/whiteElectric Blue and Sky White Maple Leaf
Sizes48 cm, 51 cm, 54 cm, 57 cm, 60 cm48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
Weight18 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionWeldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston HBO Elite aluminumEaston Ultralite
ForkKestrel EMSTime Millenium Comp
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crownCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano 600 UltegraShimano Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual ControlShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra SSShimano Ultegra SS
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teethShimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500Shimano BB-6500
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-6500 600 Ultegra SPDNot included
Brakes
BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra leversShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarTttRitchey Road Logic
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemSyncrosRitchey CompLite
SaddleSelle Italia FliteSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostRitchey WCSRitchey Expert, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano 600 UltegraShimano Ultegra
RimsSun Rims ME14AMavic Open Pro, 28-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-buttedDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipples—Alloy nipples
Front tireHutchinson Krono700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Wheel size—700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Rocky Mountain Turbo2000 Rocky Mountain Turbo
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center—410 mm
Wheelbase—980 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.