Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Rocky Mountain Thin Air

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

Original MSRP
$1,939.00
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Colors
Red
Weight
24.4
Archive ID
78477

Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded
Frame MaterialEaston Custom HBO aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainTaya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Expert

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarSyncros
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSyncros
SaddleSelle Italia Future Race
SeatpostSyncros

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims CR17A
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Front Tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 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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