Rocky Mountain Switch SL 2005 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Switch SL
First production 2005
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Switch SL Parts   
Available Sizes - 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Front: RMB 20 (millimeters) Carbon
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 321
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston Vice 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversSRAM 7.0 Trigger
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Switch SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Z-1 FR SL QR20

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Switch SL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Tank
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M424 SPD
Rear shock absorber 152 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP3
Saddle seatSDG Freeride
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


Rocky Mountain Switch SL bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Switch SL bike in 2005 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle.
Switch SL bike is available in many sizes such as 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19.5 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Mountain bike Switch SL can be found in one single color which is Tank.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.50" Maxxis Minion Lite tires and DT Swiss Champion stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic XM 321, 32-hole. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers braking system and Front: RMB 20mm carbon, Rear: Shimano FH-M525 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used Easton 7005 RAD DH Taperwall material for the frame. Easton EA50 31.8mm high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Switch SL to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Easton Vice 31.8mm.
For the smoothest biking experience RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-59 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM 7.0 Trigger gear shift levers.