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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Rocky Mountain Blizzard.
- Data limitation
Only 2002 Rocky Mountain Blizzard has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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 Blizzard
2005 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
Overview
Model Year
2002
2005
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Blizzard
Blizzard
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,880.00
Not documented
Colors
White/Black
White/Metallic Black
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight
26 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Reynolds 853
Fork
Answer Manitou Mars Elite
Marzocchi MX Pro, 105mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Race Face Turbine Enduro ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
RaceFace Deus X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Taperlock ISIS, 110mm spindle
Race Face Deus X-Type
BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed
Chain
SRAM PC-69, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Crank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Shimano Deore XT disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
MTN carbon
Race Face Deus XC
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Race Face Prodigy
Race Face Deus XC
Saddle
Selle Italia Custom
Selle Italia C2
Seatpost
RMB 3D Lite, 26.8mm diameter
Race Face Deus XC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT disc
Rims
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
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Seat-tube angle
73.5°
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Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
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Wheelbase
1063 mm
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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.