VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Rocky Mountain Whistler

Velopedia Archive ID 91472

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelWhistler
Bicycle typeComfort/commuter
Archive ID91472
Original MSRP$665.00
ColorsRed
Sizes16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20.5", 22.5"
Weight30 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRST Trekking Pro II, 1.95" travel
Fork materialAluminum
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCommuter Mix
ShiftersShimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SGS
CranksetShimano Acera FC-MC19, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-48, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsRMB X-Sport w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Acera levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRMB Comfort Rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB Adjustable
SaddleRMB Custom
SeatpostPost Moderne Suspension, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Ritchey Alpha Bite
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm
Wheelbase1063 mm

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