VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Rocky Mountain Carve

Velopedia Archive ID 91485

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelCarve
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91485
Original MSRP$1,565.00
ColorsGrey/Silver, Yellow/Silver
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight28.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite
ForkMarzocchi MXC, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Float, 3.6" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetRace Face Prodigy ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Taperlock ISIS, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRMB riser
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemRace Face Prodigy
SaddleSelle Italia Custom
SeatpostRMB, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore
RimsMavic X139, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Maxxis MOFO XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1070 mm

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