VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Rocky Mountain Whistler

Velopedia Archive ID 53759

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelWhistler
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID53759
Original MSRP$499.00
ColorsCanadian Nickel
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight26.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange chromoly
ForkTange
Fork materialTange chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetRMB CPI Model I, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Tektro 360AP levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarRMB Stratos 1
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB chromoly
SaddleSelle Italia Sierra Comfort
SeatpostRMB Stratos 1, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal SW6000, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Alphabite
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Fork offset / rake41 mm

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