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2005 Rocky Mountain Switch SL · 2004 Rocky Mountain Switch SL

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Switch SL2004 Rocky Mountain Switch SL
Overview
Model year20052004
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelSwitch SLSwitch SL
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9349130837
Original MSRP—$2,899.00
ColorsTank—
Sizes16.5", 18", 19.5"16.5, 18.0, 19.5
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 RAD DH TaperwallEaston RAD SL Taperwall
ForkMarzocchi Z-1 FR SL QR20, 150mm travelMarzocchi Z-150, 150mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownSingle
Rear shockFox Float RP3, 152mm travelFox Float RL AVA
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM 7.0 TriggerShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT
CranksetRaceFace Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face Evolve XC
Bottom bracketRace Face Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face ISIS
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53
PedalsShimano PD-M424 SPDShimano PD-M424 SPD
Brakes
BrakesHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC leversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit1 1/8" threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro
HandlebarEaston EA50 31.8mmEaston EA50 Monkey Bar
Handlebar extensionsNot includedN/A
StemEaston Vice 31.8mmEaston Vice
SaddleSDG FreerideTitec Ithys
SeatpostEaston EA50Easton EA50
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: RMB 20mm carbon, Rear: Shimano FH-M525Shimano HB-M525 Disc
RimsMavic XM 321, 32-holeMavic F219
SpokesDT Swiss Champion stainless steelDT Champion
Front tire26 x 2.50" Maxxis Minion Lite26 x 2.60" Ritchey Motovader
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Rocky Mountain Switch SL2004 Rocky Mountain Switch SL
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—68.5°
Seat-tube angle—73°
Chainstay / rear center—435 mm
Wheelbase—1150 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.