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2002 Rocky Mountain RM9

Velopedia Archive ID 91509

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelRM9
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91509
Original MSRP$4,935.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes18"
Weight47.7 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston RAD
ForkMarzocchi Shiver DC, 8.0" travel
Rear shockFox Vanilla RC, 9.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurTop-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetRace Face North Shore DH
Bottom bracketRace Face Taperlock ISIS, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M646 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Pig DH w/Hopey Steering Damper)
HandlebarRace Face DH
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTitec
SaddleFi'zi:k DH Custom
SeatpostTitec Knock DH, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: RMB QR20 Disc, Rear: RMB thru alxe
RimsSun Rims Double Wide, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.70" Maxxis High Roller, Rear: 24 x 2.70" Maxxis High Roller
Wheel sizeFront: 26", Rear: 24" wheels

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.