Rocky Mountain Route 66 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Route 66
First production 1998
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Route 66 Parts   
Available Sizes - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches) / 57.15 (cm)
- 22.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Ritchey Tom Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturerSun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionRMB Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB Forged Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Taya TB-600
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-6.0
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Route 66 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRocky Mountain

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Route 66

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Aventgarde 1
Seat post extensionRMB Aluminum


Rocky Mountain Route 66 bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Route 66 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $659.00.
Route 66 bike is available in many sizes such as 17.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21 (inches) and 22.5 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Hybrid Route 66 can be found in one single color which is Silver.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Ritchey Tom Slick tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. RMB aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Route 66 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of RMB forged aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Taya TB-600 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-6.0 gear shift levers.