VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Rocky Mountain Hammer Race

Velopedia Archive ID 56872

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelHammer Race
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID56872
Original MSRP$995.00
ColorsRace red
Sizes16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight26.1 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange chromoly, triple-butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino alloy, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Tektro alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarRMB Stratos 2
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB custom 6061 alloy
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
SeatpostRMB Stratos 2, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRitchey Rock 440, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.