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1997 Rocky Mountain Speed

Velopedia Archive ID 68984

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelSpeed
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID68984
Original MSRP$2,700.00
ColorsOrange/black
Sizes16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight27.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston RMB design
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 1.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm 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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1062 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.