VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Rocky Mountain Switch

Velopedia Archive ID 91505

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelSwitch
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91505
Original MSRP$2,635.00
ColorsBlack/Nickel
Sizes16.5", 18", 19.5"
Weight35.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston RAD
ForkAnswer Manitou Black Elite 120, 4.0"-5.0" adjustable travel
Rear shockFox Vanilla RL, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetRace Face Prodigy w/ bashguard, 24/34/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Taperlock ISIS, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M545 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore M555 hydraulic brakes, Shimano levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless RMB Pig DH
HandlebarAnswer Pro Taper
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB freeride
SaddleSelle Italia Custom
SeatpostRMB, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Disc
RimsSun Rims Rhyno Lite, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.50" Maxxis Mobster
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590 mm
Head-tube angle68.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1109 mm

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