Rocky Mountain THIN AIR 1997 VS Giant XTC 2006 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Thin Air
General InfosModel | Thin Air |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Light blue and cream |
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 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-3.0 LeversAvid 1D-30 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims CR17A |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Elite With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Race Face Real Seal |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-M55 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
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) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Thin Air
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterSyncros Hardcore Aluminum |

Giant XtC
General InfosModel | XtC |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Corsa red |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 LeversAvid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM 117 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face SRX ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant XtC Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onSRAM X.7 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Recon 327 Air |
Other Specs of Giant XtC
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |
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 Giant XtC manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XtC Mountain bike here