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Key differences
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- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler is City & Commuter; 2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler is Hybrid.
- Gearing
2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler has a 16% lower climbing ratio than 2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler.
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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; 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
2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler
2003 Rocky Mountain Whistler
Overview
Model Year
2002
2003
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Whistler
Whistler
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$665.00
$705.00
Colors
Red
Anthracite Metallic
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20.5", 22.5"
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20.5", 22.5"
Weight
30 lb
30 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
RST Trekking Pro II, 1.95" travel
Rock Shox Metro Mag, 1.95" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
Commuter Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano FD-T300, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
Shimano Acera FC-MC19, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano FC-T300, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN25, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-48, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
RMB X-Sport w/clips & straps
RMB X-Sport w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Shimano BR-420 brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey
Handlebar
RMB Comfort Rise
RMB Comfort Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB Adjustable
RMB Adjustable
Saddle
RMB Custom
RMB Custom
Seatpost
Post Moderne Suspension, 26.8mm diameter
Rocky Mountain, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Alex AL-DH19, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 35c Ritchey Alpha Bite
700 x 35c Ritchey Alpha Bite
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
445 mm
445 mm
Wheelbase
1063 mm
1064 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
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.