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2005 Rocky Mountain Blizzard · 2001 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Blizzard2001 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
Overview
Model year20052001
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelBlizzardBlizzard
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9351035108
Original MSRP—$1,880.00
ColorsWhite/Metallic BlackBlack and White Pearl
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialReynolds 853Reynolds 853
ForkMarzocchi MX Pro, 105mm travelMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT Dual ControlShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
CranksetRaceFace Deus X-TypeRace Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Deus X-TypeShimano BB-UN72
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"SRAM, 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 V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRace Face Deus XCRace Face Prodigy Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRace Face Deus XCRace Face Prodigy
SaddleSelle Italia C2Selle Italia Onda
SeatpostRace Face Deus XCRace Face Prodigy, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XT discShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic XM 317, 32-holeMavic X221
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steelDT stainless steel
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XCMaxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Rocky Mountain Blizzard2001 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—73.5°
Chainstay / rear center—425 mm
Wheelbase—1062 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.