Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,079.00
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Colors
Red/cream
Weight
25
Archive ID
63629
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialTange Prestige chromoly, heat-treated
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-30 brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Race Face Real Seal
HandlebarRace Face
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSyncros
SaddleSelle Italia
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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