VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Rocky Mountain Hammer Race

Velopedia Archive ID 71880

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelHammer Race
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID71880
Original MSRP$1,099.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20"
Weight26.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy T2
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainTaya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Expert
HandlebarRMB aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRitchey CompLite
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostRitchey Expert

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsSun Rims CR18
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50, Rear: 26 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.