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1999 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Velopedia Archive ID 86097

Overview

Model year1999
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelBlizzard
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID86097
Original MSRP$1,680.00
ColorsLazer Black/Sky White
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight25.7 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialReynolds 725
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Light, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 9.0 SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurSRAM ESP 9.0 SL
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano cartridge, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRMB Expert XC clipless

Brakes

BrakesSRAM ESP 9.0 brakes, SRAM ESP 9.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarRace Face Air Alloy Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRace Face SyStem
SaddleSDG 7000, kelvar
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Geax Grid 200 kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1056 mm

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