VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Rocky Mountain RM9

Velopedia Archive ID 35101

Overview

Model year2001
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelRM9
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID35101
Original MSRP$4,650.00
ColorsRed and silver
Sizes18"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston RAD
ForkMarzocchi Shiver DH
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla RC, 9.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM 8 speed trigger
Front derailleurRocky Mountain 44t chain device
Rear derailleurSRAM ESP 9.0
CranksetRace Face North Shore Extreme Spline, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Spline
Rear cogs8-speed
ChainSRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M646 SPD

Brakes

BrakesPurple Hayes Hydraulic Disk brakes, Purple Hayes Hydraulic Disk levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Race Face Stainless
HandlebarRace Face DH Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRace Face DH
SaddleSelle Italia Custom Karve
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Hayes Disk DH, Rear: Hayed Disk DH
RimsSun Tomac DH
SpokesDT stainless steel
Front tireMaxxis High Roller

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube595 mm
Head-tube angle67.9°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center459 mm
Wheelbase1160 mm

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