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2003 Rocky Mountain Etsx-50

Velopedia Archive ID 91924

Overview

Model year2003
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelETSX-50
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91924
Original MSRP$2,880.00
ColorsYellow/Anthracite
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston RAD
ForkFOX Float R, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RL, 3.5" - 4.5" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Evolve XC, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRace Face Prodigy
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemRace Face Prodigy
SaddleSelle Italia Custom Onda
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore disc
RimsMavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1072 mm

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