Rocky Mountain Thin Air 2000 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Thin Air |
| First production | 2000 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Rocky Mountain Thin Air Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Geax Beaumont |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM 9.0 Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rocky Mountain O and s Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton Elite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Prodigy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Prodigy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Race Face Prodigy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Thin Air Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Thin Air
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Lava Red |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M545 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Rocky Mountain #1 Cold Forged |
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Rocky Mountain Thin Air bike review
Rocky Mountain produced the Thin Air bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,577.00.
Thin Air bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Mountain bike Thin Air can be found in one single color which is Lava Red.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Geax Beaumont tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221, 32-hole. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, SRAM 9.0 levers braking system and Rocky Mountain o/s sealed hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used Easton Elite material for the frame. Race Face Prodigy Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Thin Air to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face Prodigy.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.