Santa Cruz SUPERLIGHT XT 1999 VS Rocky Mountain RM9 2002 specs comparison
Santa Cruz Superlight XT
General InfosModel | Superlight XT |
Manufacturer | Santa Cruz |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Anodized Gray- Sid Blue-Anodized Blue |
Sizes | - Extra-large - large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Extra-large - large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid 1D-25 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: White Industries Tracker |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeBontrager Red Label |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro 141 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano Deore XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/48 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Santa Cruz Superlight XT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou SX Ti |
Other Specs of Santa Cruz Superlight XT
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelFox Air Vanilla RC |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsBontrager |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec Aluminum |

Rocky Mountain RM9
General InfosModel | RM9 |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black |
Sizes | - 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 24 X 2.70 (inches) Maxxis High RollerFront: 26 X 2.70 (inches) Maxxis High Roller |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 24 (inches) WheelsFront: 26 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: RMB Thru AlxeFront: RMB QR20 Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Double Wide |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton RAD |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face DH |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Titec |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Pig DH With Hopey Steering Damper) |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleRace Face Taperlock ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face North Shore DH |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Rocky Mountain RM9 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 8.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Shiver DC |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain RM9
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M646 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 9.0 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla RC |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k DH Custom |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterTitec Knock DH |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Santa Cruz provided us with the latest version of its Superlight XT bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Santa Cruz Superlight XT Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain RM9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain RM9 Mountain bike here