Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Rocky Mountain Thin Air

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,445.00
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Colors
Pure gold
Weight
24.2
Archive ID
54630
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame MaterialEaston Custom Elite H.B.O. taperwall
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face LP Compact, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
HandlebarRMB Stratos 3
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemRMB custom 6061 alloy
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
SeatpostRMB Stratos 2, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsRitchey Rock 415, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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