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1997 Rocky Mountain Altitude Team Only

Velopedia Archive ID 67863

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelAltitude Team Only
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID67863
Original MSRP$3,179.00
ColorsRed/yellow
Sizes17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight23.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTange Prestige chromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano XTR
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetRace Face, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Turbine, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic WCS titanium clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Race Face Real Seal
HandlebarRace Face
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSyncros
SaddleWTB SST, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros titanium, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsSunn Brubz II
RimsSun Rims XC, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube585 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1063 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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