Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
1996 Rocky Mountain Equipe (01)
Value Guide market data · 1996 Rocky Mountain Equipe (01)
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
11%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Rocky Mountain Equipe (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 21R
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Crankset
- Race Face IB Compact, 22/32/44 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift SRT-600
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- RMB Stratos 3
- Stem
- RMB custom 6061 alloy
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
- Saddle
- Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
- Seatpost
- RMB Stratos 2, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Ritchey Rock 415, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.10inch WTB Primal Raptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Forest Green
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.75
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.