Rocky Mountain SWITCH S3 2005 VS Giant MCM 980 1997 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Switch S3 2005 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Switch S3

General Infos
Model Switch S3
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Shore Green
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: RMB 20 (millimeters)
Front: RMB Thru-axle
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic EX 729D
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRaceFace Diabolous
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Diabolus
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro

Gearing Specifications

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

Rocky Mountain Switch S3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM 9.0
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 152 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 66R QR20

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Switch S3

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo WAM
Rear shock absorber 152 (millimeters) Travel
Fox DHX 5.0
Saddle seatSDG Freeride
Seat post extensionRace Face Diabolus


Giant MCM 980 1997 comparison online with competitors

Giant MCM 980

General Infos
Model MCM 980
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Natural carbon and red
Sizes - Medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift SBS6 Carbon Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker
Frame typeBonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and braze-on
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Giant MCM 980

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Carbon
Selle Royal Eclipse
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


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