1997 Rocky Mountain Hammer Race

[This-is-my-Field]

Made a start on the new decals today. Much more time consuming than I expected!!

Finished one side and impressed with the difference. T'other side and forks now!

 

[This-is-my-Field]

Decals all now complete and took the Hammer out again today round Delamere with the obligatory Monument shot.

Had most of the bikes out for a rinse so took the opportunity to get a picture together.

Mental how much difference there is in size!

 

[Paul R]

lol yep deffo a size difference

 

[This-is-my-Field]

Been a while for an update as the Hammer gets used on the Turbo over winter.

Light nights mean more evening riding so thought I'd treat it to some new hoops.

Don't want to wreck the original wheels so was after some half decent rims without spending a fortune so picked these up on Ebay. Mavic 217 on STX hubs.

They're OK condition but the rear is pretty wonky so that'll need a true before use.

Put a yellow DCD on as I thought it'd go OK with the colour scheme!

Next up I'll be sorting some new bars and stem combo to get it a bit more how I want it for riding position.

 

[bainerbikes]

Made a start on the new decals today. Much more time consuming than I expected!!

Finished one side and impressed with the difference. T'other side and forks now!

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Hello, can I assume the decals are from retrodecal? I have the same frame I’m debating refreshing.

 

[This-is-my-Field]

Hello, can I assume the decals are from retrodecal? I have the same frame I’m debating refreshing.

They are yes. From memory he didn't have the kit so between us sorted sizing etc.
Highly recommend doing it, made a hell of a difference and superb service.

 

[bainerbikes]

Sounds great. Thanks.

 

[Robertybob]

Hi.. John here from New Zealand doing a refurb of exactly the same year and colour Race. Parts over here very limited
Could you help with exact specs of the rear 7 speed shimano ring. Have ordered front derailleur from US but want correct shimano model number for the rear
Any help appreciated
John

 

[Minifreak]

Hi.. John here from New Zealand doing a refurb of exactly the same year and colour Race. Parts over here very limited
Could you help with exact specs of the rear 7 speed shimano ring. Have ordered front derailleur from US but want correct shimano model number for the rear
Any help appreciated
John

Here’s the 1997 Catalogue, spec list shown too.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/65650-2/Rocky+Mountain+Catalogue+1997.pdf

 

[Robertybob]

Thanks for catalogue but unfortunately I cant read it as the resolution is low and when I expand to read everything blurs