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2005 Rocky Mountain Fusion · 2003 Rocky Mountain Fusion

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Fusion2003 Rocky Mountain Fusion
Overview
Model year20052003
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelFusionFusion
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9351339374
Original MSRP—$685.00
ColorsGlacier Blue, ShadowDX Red/Flat Anthracite
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialRMB 7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy TT, 100mm travelRock Shox Judy TT, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano AlivioShimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore SGS
CranksetShimano FC-MC20Shimano Alivio FC-MC20, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN25Shimano BB-UN25, 110mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo Big FlatsBig Flats
Brakes
BrakesShimano M465 disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Shimano Alivio leversShimano BR-420 brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA1 1/8" threadless Ritchey
HandlebarRMB XC riserRMB Rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedN/A
StemRmbRmb
SaddleVelo comfortRMB Custom
SeatpostRmbRMB, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano HB-M495 disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M495 discShimano Alivio
RimsAlex DP-17, 32-holeAlex Ace 19, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss Champion stainless steelDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Maxxis High Roller XC26 x 1.95" Maxxis MOFO XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Rocky Mountain Fusion2003 Rocky Mountain Fusion
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—70.5°
Seat-tube angle—73°
Chainstay / rear center—425 mm
Wheelbase—1055 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.