Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Rocky Mountain Altitude

Velopedia Archive ID 53509

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Rocky Mountain
Model	Altitude
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	53509
Original MSRP	$2,235.00
Colors	Sea green
Sizes	17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight	24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel
Frame material	Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted
Fork	Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Race Face LP Compact, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Race Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Ritchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Race Face Real Seal
Handlebar	Race Face Air alloy 150g
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Syncros Cattlehead
Saddle	Vetta AT Transverse
Seatpost	Syncros Hard Core, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal CR17A TCC Ceramic, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	580 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

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