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2000 Gunnar Rock Hound/XT
Original manufacturer specifications including Shimano Deore XT drivetrain, 26" wheels, 22 lb published weight.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2000
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,799.00
- Sizes
- 15", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
- Colors
- Custom, Snow Yellow, True Blue
- Weight
- 22 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 33 preserved details · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 90415
Model history 1 other year
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds 853 |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy SL, 2.5"-4.0" adjustable travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-ES70, 118mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kore Lite Bar 2 |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Kore Lite 3 |
| Saddle | Bontrager, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Kore Lite, 27.0mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X517, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 594.4 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 412.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059.2 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
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Model-level historical reference
Period context: At 71.5°, the head angle sits toward the steeper end among mountain geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 74° seat angle is toward the steeper end among the same-period mountain references.
Compared with 977 distinct legacy mountain geometries from model years 1998–2002. Only angular measurements are used because the historical reference frame size is unidentified.See it in periodOpen an immediate comparison with preserved 2000 mountain geometries. The source frame size remains unidentified.
See its 2000 geometry context Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Exact archived model
26x2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Named tire and published size
Linear-pull brake pads
Published brake type — verify pad mounting style
More qualified parts (6)
Shimano BB-ES70, 118mm spindle
Exact archived model
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Named archived component — verify exact version
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, clamp-on 28.6mm
Interpreted as Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Interpreted as Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Interpreted as Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
27 mm seatpost
Published diameter — verify length and setback
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameCheck paint chips, vent holes and the inside of the seat tube for corrosion. Also look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesInspect pad condition, cable movement and the rim sidewalls or brake tracks for wear. A concave or heavily worn braking surface can mean the wheel also needs replacement.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 9-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2000 Gunnar Rock Hound/XT · Mountain bike, front suspension · Published sizes: 15", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Judy SL, 2.5"-4.0" adjustable travel · Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy SL, 2.5"-4.0" adjustable travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-ES70, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing · Chain: Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic X517, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore XT · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2 · Handlebar: Kore Lite Bar 2 · Stem: Kore Lite 3 · Seatpost: Kore Lite, 27.0mm diameter · Saddle: Bontrager, titanium rails · Pedals: Not included
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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