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2001 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
Original specifications: Shimano XTR · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #35108- Model year
- 2001
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,880.00
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- Black and White Pearl
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
2001 archived details
- Published colors
- Black and White Pearl
- Frame
- Reynolds 853
- Original equipment
- Mountain Mix
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Original buildReynolds 853 · Mountain Mix
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds 853 |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed |
| Chain | SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face Prodigy Riser |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Race Face Prodigy |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Onda |
| Seatpost | Race Face Prodigy, 26.8mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X221 |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 580 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers
Shimano BB-UN72
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
More parts (10)Fewer parts
Selle Italia Onda
Race Face Prodigy
22/32/44 teeth
Shimano XTR
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Race Face Prodigy Riser
Race Face Prodigy
Race Face Prodigy
26.8mm diameter
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Mavic X221
Shimano Deore XT
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- Front tire
- Maxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN72
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport · Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR · Crankset: Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN72 · Rear cogs: 9-speed · Chain: SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Mavic X221 · Hubs: Shimano Deore XT · Front tire: Maxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic · Handlebar: Race Face Prodigy Riser · Stem: Race Face Prodigy · Seatpost: Race Face Prodigy, 26.8mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Onda · Pedals: Shimano PD-M515 SPD
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