Sampson VAIL XTR 1998 VS Rocky Mountain VAPOR 2011 specs comparison

Sampson Vail XTR 1998 comparison online with competitors

Sampson Vail XTR

General Infos
Model Vail XTR
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 Python
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Sampson Vail XTR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Sampson Vail XTR

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Rocky Mountain Vapor 2011 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vapor

General Infos
Model Vapor
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Black and silver
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1'' WTB Wolverine
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Promax BL42 Levers
Promax DSK7-20 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRMB XC Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SX24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionRMB Five 15 XC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB XC7
Headset sizeCane Creek A88

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-50
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano UN-26
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22t Teeth
Shimano M361
Gear shift leversShimano Altus Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Vapor Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour XCR V2 Hydraulic LO

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vapor

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsRMB XC Flats
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRMB XC
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
RMB XC


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