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1997 Rocky Mountain Spice

Velopedia Archive ID 61637

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelSpice
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID61637
Original MSRP$1,349.00
ColorsYellow/black
Sizes16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight28.7 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1065 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.