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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 ETSX-50 and 2004 Rocky Mountain ETSX-50.
- Equipment
2005 Rocky Mountain ETSX-50 has 5 mm more front travel than 2004 Rocky Mountain ETSX-50 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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.
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Specification
2005 Rocky Mountain Etsx-50
2004 Rocky Mountain Etsx-50
Overview
Model Year
2005
2004
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Etsx-50
Etsx-50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
Team Red, Shadow
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Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 Custom Bi-Oval
Easton Custom Bi-Oval
Fork
Fox Talas RL, 90 - 130mm adjustable travel
Fox Talas R, 85-125mm adjustable travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Single
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP3, 90" - 115" adjustable travel
Fox Float RL AVA Pro Pedal
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Dual Control
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face Evolve XC
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face ISIS
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX hydraulic dis brakes, Shimano Deore LX Dual Control levers
Shimano Deore M556 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve XC
Race Face Evolve
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Race Face Evolve XC
Race Face Evolve
Saddle
Selle Italia Fokus ATB
Selle Italia Fokus Custom
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve XC
Race Face Evolve
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX disc
Shimano Deore disc
Rims
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
DT Competition
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos II
26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Spider
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.