Rocky Mountain SWITCH SL 2004 VS Giant MCM 980 1998 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Switch SL 2004 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Switch SL

General Infos
Model Switch SL
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 16.5
- 18.0
- 19.5
Sizes - 16.5
- 18.0
- 19.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.60 (inches) Ritchey Motovader
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-M525 Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic F219
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Champion

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston RAD SL Taperwall
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 Monkey Bar
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsEaston Vice
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face ISIS
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Evolve XC
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Switch SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Z-150

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Switch SL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M424 SPD
Rear shock absorberFox Float RL AVA
Saddle seatTitec Ithys
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


Giant MCM 980 1998 comparison online with competitors

Giant MCM 980

General Infos
Model MCM 980
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Natural carbon and polished
Sizes - Medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift ESP 9.0 Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite and aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction Butted
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 9.0
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)Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Giant MCM 980

Component group setsGrip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-702 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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