K2 LAUNCH 4.0 2002 VS Rocky Mountain PIPELINE 1998 specs comparison

K2 Launch 4.0

General Infos

Model	Launch 4.0
Manufacturer	K2
Year of production	2002
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Color choice	-Black and White
Sizes	- Large - medium - small - way big
Sizes	- Large - medium - small - way big

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore
Rims manufacturer	32-hole WTB Dual Duty
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 aluminum c
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M440
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

K2 Launch 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp 8100

Other Specs of K2 Launch 4.0

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorber	3.5 (inches) Travel Noleen Sport Adjustable
Saddle seat	WTB SST.X3
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Rocky Mountain Pipeline

General Infos

Model	Pipeline
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue front and red swingarm
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid SD-2.0 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer	Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Easton Custom HBO Aluminum
Frame type	Welded
Handlebar construction	RMB 2014 Aluminum DH
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey CompLite
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Expert

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Taya TB-600
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

Rocky Mountain Pipeline Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 BAM

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Pipeline

Component group sets	Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL and Shimano Deore LX
Pedals details	Ritchey Logic
Rear shock absorber	4.0 (inches) Or 6.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla R
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Nitrox PD
Seat post extension	Ritchey Expert