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2005 Rocky Mountain Etsx-30 · 2003 Rocky Mountain Etsx-30

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Etsx-302003 Rocky Mountain Etsx-30
Overview
Model year20052003
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelETSX-30ETSX-30
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9350391925
Original MSRP—$2,255.00
ColorsTrans Blue, FlareRed/Anthracite
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 R, 90 - 130mm adjustable travelMarzocchi Pro ETA, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float R, 90" - 115" adjustable travelRock Shox Bar Adjust, 3.5" - 4.5" adjustable travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetRaceFace Ride XCShimano Deore FC-M510S, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketFsaShimano BB-ES30, 113mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M520 SPDShimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic leversShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarEastonRace Face Prodigy
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemEastonRace Face Prodigy
SaddleVelo XCSelle Italia Custom Onda
SeatpostEastonRocky Mountain 3D Lite, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano HB-M525 DiscShimano Deore disc
RimsAlex TD-17 Disc, 32-holeMavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss Champion stainless steelDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke nipples—Aluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos II26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Rocky Mountain Etsx-302003 Rocky Mountain Etsx-30
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.