Rocky Mountain THIN AIR 1998 VS Specialized ARIEL DISC 2011 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 |

Specialized Ariel Disc
General InfosModel | Ariel Disc |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Wht and Grn-Wht and Brn |
Sizes | - Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium - womens large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 45c Specialized Borough XC Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro |
Hubs for disc brakes | Double Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlloy |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hi-Ten |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Melt-forged Alloy |
Headset size | Ahead |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSqaure Taper Spline |
Gear shift levers | Shimano |
Rear gear set | 7-speed |
Specialized Ariel Disc Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 Clamp Bottom PullShimano FD-TX51 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | SR Suntour SF11 |
Other Specs of Specialized Ariel Disc
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Composite |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Women's Riva MTB |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Double Bolt |
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 Specialized Ariel Disc manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Ariel Disc Mountain bike here