VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Rocky Mountain Turbo

Velopedia Archive ID 89460

Overview

Model year1999
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelTurbo
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID89460
Original MSRP$1,922.00
ColorsTurbo Yellow
Sizes48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
Weight18 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Ultralite
ForkTime Sprint
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Ultegra
ShiftersShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra, clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra GS
CranksetShimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-5500, 109mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Ritchey WCS
HandlebarITM Super Europa
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAlloy Ahead
SaddleSelle Italia Trimatica
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Ultegra
RimsSun Rims ME14A, 32-hole
SpokesDT Champion stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Vittoria Action HSD kevlar
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube550 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase980 mm

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