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1998 Rocky Mountain Route 66

Velopedia Archive ID 79477

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelRoute 66
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID79477
Original MSRP$659.00
ColorsSilver
Sizes17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight27 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRocky Mountain
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-6.0
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRMB aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB forged aluminum
SaddleSelle Italia Aventgarde 1
SeatpostRMB aluminum

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire700 x 38c Ritchey Tom Slick
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.