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2003 Rocky Mountain Etsx-70

Velopedia Archive ID 91923

Overview

Model year2003
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelETSX-70
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91923
Original MSRP$3,580.00
Sizes15.0", 16.5", 18.0", 19.0", 20.5"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES71, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT M755 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M755 hydraulic front/Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic rear levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Race Face Thermo SP
HandlebarEaston Monkey Lite Carbon
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemRace Face Deus
SaddleSelle Italia Custom XO Gel
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1072 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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