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2003 Rocky Mountain Switch LTD

Velopedia Archive ID 91932

Overview

Model year2003
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelSwitch LTD
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91932
Original MSRP$2,420.00
ColorsFlat Yellow/Flat Black
Sizes16.5, 18.0, 19.5

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston RAD
ForkAnswer Manitou Sherman Breakout, 152mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, unicrown crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla Coil R, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore Rapidfire
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetRace Face w/bash guard, 22/32 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face ISIS, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBig Flats w/spare pins

Brakes

BrakesHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Big Fat Pig
HandlebarFSA DH400
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemFSA DH300
SaddleTitec Berserker
SeatpostTitec DH, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore disc
RimsAlex DX-32, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) 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 center435 mm
Wheelbase1109 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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