Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Rocky Mountain Spice

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

Original MSRP
$1,349.00
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Yellow/black
Weight
28.7
Archive ID
61637

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Elan 3
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockShock Works, 1.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupGrip Shift/Shimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-500
Front DerailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurGrip Shift ESP 5.0
CranksetCyclone CPI, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-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
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemRMB aluminum
SaddleSelle Italia
SeatpostRMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims DW 6000, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
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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