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1997 Rocky Mountain Soul

Velopedia Archive ID 62758

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelSoul
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62758
Original MSRP$819.00
ColorsCream
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight27.4 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetCyclone CPI, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten Sport w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRMB aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB aluminum
SaddleSelle Italia
SeatpostRMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX
RimsSun Rims DW 6000, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Ritchey Alfa Bite
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1049 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.