Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Rocky Mountain Spice

Velopedia Archive ID 70880

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Rocky Mountain
Model	Spice
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	70880
Original MSRP	$1,289.00
Colors	Red front/black swingarm
Sizes	16", 17.5", 18.5", 20"
Weight	28.7 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded
Frame material	Easton Custom HBO aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Indy C LT
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Vanilla X, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX-RC
Shifters	Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Taya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar	RMB 2014 aluminum DH
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	RMB forged DH
Saddle	Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seatpost	RMB aluminum

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims	Sun Rims CR18
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire	26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	580 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

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