Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
1997 Rocky Mountain Equipe
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Rocky Mountain Equipe value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Tange Prestige chromoly, heat-treated
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy C
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Rocky Mountain Equipe
- Component Group
- Grip Shift/Shimano Deore LX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift ESP 700
- Crankset
- Race Face, 22/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid 1D-30 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Italia
- Handlebar
- RMB aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- RMB aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Ritchey Logic
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Accessories
- Colors
- Steel Blue
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 25.4
- Sizes
- 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.