Rocky Mountain Blizzard 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Blizzard
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Blizzard Parts   
Available Sizes - 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-3.0 Levers
Avid 1D-30 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR17A
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Heat-treated
Tange Prestige Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Race Face Real Seal

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Blizzard Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Red and cream
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


Rocky Mountain Blizzard bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Blizzard bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,079.00.
Blizzard bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Mountain bike Blizzard can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and cream .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR17A, 32-hole. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-30 brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used Tange Prestige chromoly, heat-treated material for the frame. Race Face high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blizzard to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-M55 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.