Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1999 Rocky Mountain Thin Air

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

Original MSRP
$1,891.00
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Colors
Sable Black/Magic Yellow
Archive ID
87218
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 BAM, 3.3" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano cartridge, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRMB Expert XC clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid SD-25 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarRace Face Air Alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemRace Face SyStem
SaddleSDG 7000, kelvar
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims Sub 4, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" Geax Grid 200 kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

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

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