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1999 Rocky Mountain Vapor

Velopedia Archive ID 85847

Overview

Model year1999
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelVapor
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID85847
Original MSRP$875.00
ColorsIce Blue
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-5, 2.75" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano cartridge, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemForged alloy
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT Champion stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Michelin X Sport 66 kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1060 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.