Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 54630
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Thin Air |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 54630 |
| Original MSRP | $1,445.00 |
| Colors | Pure gold |
| Sizes | 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21" |
| Weight | 24.2 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Easton Custom Elite H.B.O. taperwall |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Race Face LP Compact, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic (clipless) |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers |
|---|
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | RMB Stratos 3 |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | RMB custom 6061 alloy |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | RMB Stratos 2, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Rims | Ritchey Rock 415, 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 |
| Top tube | 580 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 422 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.