Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 87218
| Model year | 1999 |
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| Brand | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Thin Air |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 87218 |
| Original MSRP | $1,891.00 |
| Colors | Sable Black/Magic Yellow |
| Sizes | 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Easton Ultralite |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 BAM, 3.3" travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano cartridge, 110mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | RMB Expert XC clipless |
| Brakes | Avid SD-25 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic |
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| Handlebar | Race Face Air Alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Race Face SyStem |
| Saddle | SDG 7000, kelvar |
| Seatpost | Race Face XY, 26.8mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Sun Rims Sub 4, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.00" Geax Grid 200 kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 585 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.