Sampson VAIL XCS 1998 VS Rocky Mountain BLIZZARD 2005 specs comparison

Sampson Vail XCS 1998 comparison online with competitors

Sampson Vail XCS

General Infos
Model Vail XCS
Manufacturer Sampson
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSampson Tapered Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSampson S Class
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sampson S Class
Gear shift leversSachs Wavey
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Sampson Vail XCS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Sachs Neos
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs Quarz
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS

Component group setsSachs Neos
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Rocky Mountain Blizzard 2005 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Blizzard

General Infos
Model Blizzard
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -White and Metallic Black
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Serac XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Dual Control Levers
Shimano Deore XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 317
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Deus XC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Deus XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Deus X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRaceFace Deus X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT Dual Control
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Blizzard Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 105 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MX Pro

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia C2
Seat post extensionRace Face Deus XC


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