Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
1998 Rocky Mountain Fusion
Value Guide market data · 1998 Rocky Mountain Fusion
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Price over time - 1998 Rocky Mountain Fusion
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All Fusion model years
2024$1,338 - $1,554▲ 106% vs. 1998
2023$3,998 - $4,643▲ 515% vs. 1998
2022$1,338 - $1,554▲ 106% vs. 1998
2021$1,162 - $1,349▲ 79% vs. 1998
2020$1,022 - $1,187▲ 57% vs. 1998
2019$1,041 - $1,209▲ 60% vs. 1998
2018$957 - $1,111▲ 47% vs. 1998
2017$930 - $1,080▲ 43% vs. 1998
2016$930 - $1,080▲ 43% vs. 1998
2015$977 - $1,134▲ 50% vs. 1998
2014$1,023 - $1,188▲ 57% vs. 1998
2013$1,023 - $1,188▲ 57% vs. 1998
2011$791 - $918▲ 22% vs. 1998
2010$930 - $1,080▲ 43% vs. 1998
2009$930 - $1,080▲ 43% vs. 19981999$623 - $724▼ 4% vs. 19981998$650 - $755Currently viewing1996$698 - $810▲ 7% vs. 19981993$715 - $831▲ 10% vs. 19981998 Fusion lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 Rocky Mountain Fusion value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Indy
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Rocky Mountain Fusion
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift ESP 500
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Taya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- RMB aluminum
- Saddle
- Selle Italia Aventgarde 1
- Handlebar
- RMB aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- RMB forged aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Ritchey Logic
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Alivio
- Rims
- Sun Rims CR18
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Pedals
- Pedals
- Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Purple
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 26.4
- Sizes
- 14inch, 16inch, 17.5inch, 18.5inch, 19.5inch, 20inch
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.