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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Rocky Mountain Switch SL.
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
2004 Rocky Mountain Switch SL
2005 Rocky Mountain Switch SL
Overview
Model Year
2004
2005
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Switch SL
Switch SL
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,899.00
Not documented
Colors
—
Tank
Sizes
16.5, 18.0, 19.5
16.5", 18", 19.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton RAD SL Taperwall
Easton 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Fork
Marzocchi Z-150, 150mm travel
Marzocchi Z-1 FR SL QR20, 150mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RL AVA
Fox Float RP3, 152mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire
SRAM 7.0 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Race Face Evolve XC
RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face ISIS
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M424 SPD
Shimano PD-M424 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Easton EA50 Monkey Bar
Easton EA50 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Easton Vice
Easton Vice 31.8mm
Saddle
Titec Ithys
SDG Freeride
Seatpost
Easton EA50
Easton EA50
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano HB-M525 Disc
Front: RMB 20mm carbon, Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Rims
Mavic F219
Mavic XM 321, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Champion
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.60" Ritchey Motovader
26 x 2.50" Maxxis Minion Lite
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
68.5°
—
Seat-tube angle
73°
—
Chainstay / rear center
435 mm
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Wheelbase
1150 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.