Rocky Mountain THIN AIR 1996 VS Marin BEAR VALLEY 2002 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Thin Air 1996 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Thin Air

General Infos
Model Thin Air
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Pure gold
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 Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Ritchey Rock 415
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Custom Elite H.B.O. Taperwall
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionRMB Stratos 3
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB Custom 6061 Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face LP Compact
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Thin Air

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
RMB Stratos 2


Marin Bear Valley 2002 comparison online with competitors

Marin Bear Valley

General Infos
Model Bear Valley
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2002
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Matte Platinum
Sizes - 11.5 (inches)
- 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Ovation Pro Levers
Ovation Comp Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesOvation
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X139
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Forged
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Five D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou Six Comp

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Comp Aluminum


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