Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 78477
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Thin Air |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 78477 |
| Original MSRP | $1,939.00 |
| Colors | Red |
| Sizes | 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21" |
| Weight | 24.4 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Easton Custom HBO aluminum |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Taya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Expert |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic |
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| Handlebar | Syncros |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Future Race |
| Seatpost | Syncros |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims CR17A |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 585 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| 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.