Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
1996 Rocky Mountain Altitude
Value Guide market data · 1996 Rocky Mountain Altitude
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 1996 Rocky Mountain Altitude
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Altitude model years
2024$10,229 - $11,879▲ 392% vs. 1996
2023$9,299 - $10,799▲ 347% vs. 1996
2022$9,513 - $11,047▲ 358% vs. 1996
2021$9,718 - $11,285▲ 367% vs. 1996
2020$6,788 - $7,883▲ 227% vs. 1996
2019$6,881 - $7,991▲ 231% vs. 1996
2018$6,788 - $7,883▲ 227% vs. 1996
2016$8,835 - $10,260▲ 325% vs. 1996
2015$8,835 - $10,260▲ 325% vs. 1996
2014$7,068 - $8,208▲ 240% vs. 1996
2013$6,417 - $7,452▲ 209% vs. 1996
2012$3,720 - $4,320▲ 79% vs. 1996
2011$3,906 - $4,536▲ 88% vs. 1996
2010$6,510 - $7,560▲ 213% vs. 1996
2009$6,045 - $7,020▲ 191% vs. 19961996$2,079 - $2,414Currently viewing1996 Altitude lineup
Overview
About this bike
1996 Rocky Mountain Altitude value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy XC
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Rocky Mountain Altitude
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT
- Crankset
- Race Face LP Compact, 22/32/44 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Brakes
- Brakes
- Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Race Face Air alloy 150g
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Race Face Real Seal
- Saddle
- Vetta AT Transverse
- Seatpost
- Syncros Hard Core, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Sun Metal CR17A TCC Ceramic, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.10inch WTB Primal Raptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Sea green
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.5
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.