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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
2005 Rocky Mountain Switch SL
2004 Rocky Mountain Switch SL
Overview
Model Year
2005
2004
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Switch SL
Switch SL
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$2,899.00
Colors
Tank
—
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19.5"
16.5, 18.0, 19.5
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Easton RAD SL Taperwall
Fork
Marzocchi Z-1 FR SL QR20, 150mm travel
Marzocchi Z-150, 150mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Single
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP3, 152mm travel
Fox Float RL AVA
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM 7.0 Trigger
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face Evolve XC
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face ISIS
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals
Shimano PD-M424 SPD
Shimano PD-M424 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
1 1/8" threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro
Handlebar
Easton EA50 31.8mm
Easton EA50 Monkey Bar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Easton Vice 31.8mm
Easton Vice
Saddle
SDG Freeride
Titec Ithys
Seatpost
Easton EA50
Easton EA50
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: RMB 20mm carbon, Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Shimano HB-M525 Disc
Rims
Mavic XM 321, 32-hole
Mavic F219
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
DT Champion
Front Tire
26 x 2.50" Maxxis Minion Lite
26 x 2.60" Ritchey Motovader
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
Wheelbase
—
1150 mm
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.