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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Rocky Mountain Switch S1 and 2005 Rocky Mountain Switch S1.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2006 Rocky Mountain Switch S1
2005 Rocky Mountain Switch S1
Overview
Model Year
2006
2005
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Switch S1
Switch S1
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
—
Patriot Blue
Sizes
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16.5", 18", 19.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Easton 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Fork
Marzocchi Drop Off Comp, 170mm travel
Marzocchi Drop-Off, 170mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, dual crown
Aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox DHX 3.0
Fox Vanilla R, 152mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore
Crankset
Race Face Evolve DH X-Type
RaceFace Evolve DH
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Race Face Evolve DH
Rear Cogs
—
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
RMB Big Flats
Wellgo Big Flats
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 brakes, Hayes levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA
1 1/8" threadless FSA Heavy Duty
Handlebar
RMB DH riser 31.8mm
RMB Shore 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB as-158 31.8mm
RMB Shore 31.8mm
Saddle
SDG FRD
SDG Freeride
Seatpost
RMB 2 bolt
RMB Shore
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano HB-M525, Rear: aluminum 20mm axle
Front: RMB thru-axle, Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Rims
Mavic EX325
Mavic EX 325 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.60" Marzocchi
26 x 2.50" Maxxis Minion DH
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.