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2002 Rocky Mountain Rail

Original specifications: Shimano 105 · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels · 22 lb published weight.

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Archive #91512

Model year: 2002
Category: Gravel & Cyclocross
Original MSRP: $1,735.00
Sizes: 48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
Colors: Orange
Weight: 22 lb
Geometry: Legacy reference
In this record: 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry

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2002 archived details

Published colors: Orange
Frame: Easton Ultralite
Original equipment: Cyclocross Mix

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Original buildEaston Ultralite · Cyclocross Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

48cm51cm54cm57cm60cm

Published colors

Orange

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Easton Ultralite
Fork Material	Aluminum, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Cyclocross Mix
Shifters	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105 GS
Crankset	Shimano Acera FC-MC19, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	SRAM PC-69, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Time ATAC

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Shorty 6 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar	Ritchey Biomax
Stem	Ritchey CrossComp
Saddle	Selle Italia Custom
Seatpost	Ritchey Pro, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	WTB Cross
Rims	WTB Cross, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	700 x 32c Ritchey SpeedMax Cross
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 5 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements

Measurement	Legacy reference
Top tube	580 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1055 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes42/32/22T · 12–25T · 9-speed

Lowest0.88:1 Highest3.50:1 Total range398%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.4 mph Highest gear25.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Rear tire

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

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Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
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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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 32c Ritchey SpeedMax Cross

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Chain · Original

SRAM PC-69

1/2 x 3/32"

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Bottom bracket · Original

Shimano BB-UN72

110mm spindle

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Saddle · Original

Selle Italia Custom

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Crankset · Original

Shimano Acera FC-MC19

22/32/42 teeth

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano 105 GS

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Shifters · Original

Shimano 105 STI Dual Control

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Handlebar · Original

Ritchey Biomax

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Stem · Original

Ritchey CrossComp

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Seatpost · Original

Ritchey Pro

26.8mm diameter

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Headset · Original

1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic

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Rims · Original

WTB Cross

32-hole

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Hubs · Original

WTB Cross

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Front tire: 700 x 32c Ritchey SpeedMax Cross
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Seatpost diameter: 26.8 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle · 68mm English

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: · Aluminum, unicrown crown

Inspect the complete frame for cracks, dents, distortion, heavy abrasion, suspicious paint differences or evidence of a previous repair.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Cyclocross Mix · Shifters: Shimano 105 STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 GS · Crankset: Shimano Acera FC-MC19, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: SRAM PC-69, 1/2 x 3/32"

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Avid Shorty 6 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers

Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: WTB Cross, 32-hole · Hubs: WTB Cross · Front tire: 700 x 32c Ritchey SpeedMax Cross

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic · Handlebar: Ritchey Biomax · Stem: Ritchey CrossComp · Seatpost: Ritchey Pro, 26.8mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Custom · Pedals: Time ATAC

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2002 Rocky Mountain Rail