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2005 Rocky Mountain Etsx-70 · 2003 Rocky Mountain Etsx-70

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Etsx-702003 Rocky Mountain Etsx-70
Overview
Model year20052003
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelETSX-70ETSX-70
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9350191923
Original MSRP—$3,580.00
ColorsPolished/Black—
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"15.0", 16.5", 18.0", 19.0", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 Custom Bi-OvalEaston RAD
ForkFox Talas RLC, 90 - 130mm adjustable travelFOX Float RLC, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RP3, 90" - 115" adjustable travelFox Float RL, 3.5" - 4.5" adjustable travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT Dual ControlShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
CranksetRaceFace Deus X-TypeShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Deus X-TypeShimano BB-ES71, 113mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCrank Brothers Egg Beater CXShimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT Dual Control leversShimano Deore XT M755 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M755 hydraulic front/Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit1 1/8" threadless Race Face Thermo SP
HandlebarRace Face Deus XCEaston Monkey Lite Carbon
Handlebar extensionsNot includedN/A
StemRace Face Deus XCRace Face Deus
SaddleSelle Italia C2Selle Italia Custom XO Gel
SeatpostRace Face Deus XCRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XT discShimano Deore XT disc
RimsFront: Mavic XC 717, Rear: Mavic XC717, 32-holeMavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steelDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) double-butted
Spoke nipples—Aluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos II26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Rocky Mountain Etsx-702003 Rocky Mountain Etsx-70
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—73.5°
Chainstay / rear center—425 mm
Wheelbase—1072 mm
Fork offset / rake—38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.