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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 S3 and 2006 Rocky Mountain Switch S3.
- Equipment
2006 Rocky Mountain Switch S3 has 18 mm more front travel than 2005 Rocky Mountain Switch S3 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
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
2005 Rocky Mountain Switch S3
2006 Rocky Mountain Switch S3
Overview
Model Year
2005
2006
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Switch S3
Switch S3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
Shore Green
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Sizes
16.5", 18", 19.5"
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Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi 66R QR20, 152mm travel
Marzocchi 66 VF2, 170mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox DHX 5.0, 152mm travel
Fox DHX 5.0
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain mix
Shifters
SRAM 7.0 Trigger
SRAM 7.0 Trgger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM 9.0
SRAM 9.0
Crankset
RaceFace Diabolous X-Type
Race Face Diabolus
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Diabolus X-Type
Race Face Diabolus X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
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Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
SRAM PC-971, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WAM
RMB Nice Flats
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear levers
Hayes HFX-9 BFL brakes, Hayes BFL levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro
1 1/8" threadless FSA Pig DH
Handlebar
RaceFace Diabolous
Diabolus FR Riser 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face Diabolus
Diabolus 31.8mm
Saddle
SDG Freeride
SDG FRD
Seatpost
Race Face Diabolus
Race Face Diabolus
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: RMB thru-axle, Rear: RMB 20mm
Front: aluminum through-axle, Rear: aluminum 20mm axle
Rims
Mavic EX 729D, 32-hole
Mavic EX729 Disc
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.50" Maxxis Minion DH
26 x 2.60" Marzocchi
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.