Rocky Mountain THIN AIR 1998 VS Norco KATMANDU 2006 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Thin Air
General InfosModel | Thin Air |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 1998 |
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Color choice | -Red |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | Sun Rims CR17A |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Custom HBO Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya TB-700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Turbine LP |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Rocky Mountain Thin Air Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Thin Air
Component group sets | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL and Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Ritchey Expert |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Future Race |
Seat post extension | Syncros |

Norco Katmandu
General InfosModel | Katmandu |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Matte Green-Matte Gray |
Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-29 Front and Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI Rear LeversHayes MX-4 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | KT Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun CR-18 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | CH 281 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSuntour XCC-150 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Norco Katmandu Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano FD-C050 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TX-50 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 75 (millimeters) TravelXCT |
Other Specs of Norco Katmandu
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Norco Comfort |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rocky Mountain provided us with the latest version of its Thin Air bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Thin Air Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Katmandu manual book version yo know further about this bike
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