Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
1997 Rocky Mountain Cardiac (01)
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Rocky Mountain Cardiac (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Tange chromoly, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 5
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Rocky Mountain Cardiac (01)
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio/AceraX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Cyclone CPI, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Italia
- Handlebar
- RMB aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Ritchey Logic
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano AceraX, Rear: Shimano AceraX/silent clutch
- Rims
- Sun Rims SW 6000, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Purple
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 27.6
- Sizes
- 14.5inch, 16inch, 17.5inch, 18.5inch, 19.5inch, 21inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.