VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 Rocky Mountain Thin Air

Velopedia Archive ID 41250

Overview

Model year1993
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelThin Air
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID41250
Original MSRP$1,999.00
Sizes15.5, 17, 18.5, 20
Weight26 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston Custom Kit 7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Quadra

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore DX/XT Rapidfire Plus
ShiftersShimano Deore XT Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano Deore DX, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70
PedalsMKS, clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarSyncros 6061 flatbar w/ Steerhorns
StemRocky Mountain 6000 alloy
SaddleRace Face Vetta Lite w/ Shoulder Holder
SeatpostSyncros Propost 6061 alloy

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore DX
RimsWolber AT400, 36-hole
Front tireRitchey Mega-Bite Z-Max

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.