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1998 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Velopedia Archive ID 70759

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelBlizzard
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID70759
Original MSRP$1,889.00
ColorsWhite
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20"
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialRitchey Logic
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainTaya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarSyncros
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSyncros
SaddleSelle Italia Future Race
SeatpostSyncros

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims CR17A
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
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.