VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Rocky Mountain Grind

Velopedia Archive ID 91503

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelGrind
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID91503
Original MSRP$965.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight29.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Six Comp, 4.0" travel
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SGS
CranksetShimano Alivio FC-MC20, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-48, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsRMB Big Flats w/pins

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRMB DH Riser
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemRMB Freeride
SaddleRmb
SeatpostRMB, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsSun Rims Rhyno Lite, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.35" Maxxis MOFO DH
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube585 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1071 mm

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