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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler is City & Commuter; 2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler is Touring.
- Gearing
2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler has a 11% lower climbing ratio than 2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler had an original MSRP $199 lower than 2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
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.
Lowest0.82:1Highest4.36:1Total range530%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×40; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler
2000 Rocky Mountain Whistler
Overview
Model Year
2002
2000
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Whistler
Whistler
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Touring
Original MSRP
$665.00
$466.00
Colors
Red
Putting Green
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20.5", 22.5"
17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight
30 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Reynolds 520
Fork
RST Trekking Pro II, 1.95" travel
Rocky Mountain
Fork Material
Aluminum
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
Shimano C-201
Shifters
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Shimano Revo
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano C-201, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano C-201
Crankset
Shimano Acera FC-MC19, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano C-201, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-48, 1/2 X 3/32"
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
RMB X-Sport w/clips & straps
Platform with clips and straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Shimano C201 V-Brake brakes, Shimano C201 Revo levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic
Handlebar
RMB Comfort Rise
Rocky Mountain Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB Adjustable
Rocky Mountain Alloy
Saddle
RMB Custom
Velo Velvet Comfort
Seatpost
Post Moderne Suspension, 26.8mm diameter
Post Moderne suspension, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Front: Shimano Acera, Rear: Shimano Alivio
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 35c Ritchey Alpha Bite
700 x 40c Michelin Dynamis
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
445 mm
445 mm
Wheelbase
1063 mm
1054 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.