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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.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
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
2005 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
2002 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
Overview
Model Year
2005
2002
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Blizzard
Blizzard
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,880.00
Colors
White/Metallic Black
White/Black
Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
14", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight
—
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Reynolds 853
Fork
Marzocchi MX Pro, 105mm travel
Answer Manitou Mars Elite
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT Dual Control
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
RaceFace Deus X-Type
Race Face Turbine Enduro ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Deus X-Type
Race Face Taperlock ISIS, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-69, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT Dual Control levers
Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Race Face Deus XC
MTN carbon
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Race Face Deus XC
Race Face Prodigy
Saddle
Selle Italia C2
Selle Italia Custom
Seatpost
Race Face Deus XC
RMB 3D Lite, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT disc
Shimano Deore XT
Rims
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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71°
Seat-tube angle
—
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
—
425 mm
Wheelbase
—
1063 mm
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.