Rocky Mountain FLARE 2009 VS Trek ELITE XC 9.8 1999 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Flare
General InfosModel | Flare |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Antracite -Gold |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Kinetic |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated Levers Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | WTB SX24 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | RMB Custom 6061 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-888 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TH BB-7420 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M191 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Rocky Mountain Flare Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XCM |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Flare
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | VP 990s |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Royal |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |

Trek Elite XC 9.8
General InfosModel | Elite XC 9.8 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black Gold |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST-2 Kevlar Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST-2 Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf |
Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 24-hole Rolf Dolomite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | OCLV Carbon Fiber |
Frame type | Bonded |
Handlebar construction | Carbon ICON Crushed Velvet |
Handlebar extender | ICON Fatty |
Handlebar stem details | ICON |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth ICON Crankshaft |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek Elite XC 9.8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Trek Elite XC 9.8
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS Race |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter ICON Moses |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rocky Mountain provided us with the latest version of its Flare bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Flare Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek Elite XC 9.8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Elite XC 9.8 Mountain bike here