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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 and 2006 Rocky Mountain ETSX 70.
- Equipment
2007 Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 has 10 mm more front travel than 2006 Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 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
2007 Rocky Mountain Etsx 70
2006 Rocky Mountain Etsx 70
Overview
Model Year
2007
2006
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Etsx 70
Etsx 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$3,499.00
Not documented
Colors
—
—
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
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Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Fox Talas RLC, 100 - 140mm adjustable travel
FOX Talas RLC, 90mm-130mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23, 4" - 5" adjustable travel
Fox Float RP3
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XT
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Shimano Deore XT STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Race Face Deus XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Deus X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Deus X-Type
Race Face Deus X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
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Chain
Shimano HG73-9, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Crank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Brakes
Brakes
Formula ORO K24 brakes, Formula K24 levers
Shimano Deore XT brakes, Shimano Deore XT STI levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Race Face Deus XC
Deus XC
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Race Face Deus XC
Deus XC
Saddle
Selle Italia C2
Selle Italia C2
Seatpost
Race Face Deus XC
Race Face Deus XC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Dt
Shimano Deore XT
Rims
Mavic XC717 Disc
Mavic XC717 Disk
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.25" IRC Mibro Marathon
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos II
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.