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
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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 tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Geax Beaumont
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM 9.0 Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRocky Mountain O and s Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Prodigy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Race Face Prodigy
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Lava Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M545 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Rocky Mountain #1 Cold Forged


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.