Rocky Mountain Whistler 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Whistler
First production 1998
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Whistler Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Ritchey Hard Drive
Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Ritchey Crossbite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 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-4.0
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Rocky Mountain Whistler Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRocky Mountain

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Whistler

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox PD
Seat post extensionRMB Aluminum


Rocky Mountain Whistler bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Whistler bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $629.00.
Whistler bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Hybrid Whistler can be found in one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite 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-20 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 levers braking system and Shimano Alivio 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 Whistler 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-4.0 gear shift levers.