Climb fast. Descend even faster. Welcome to your Element.
Purpose-built to hit the precise sweet spot between lightweight cross country climbing prowess and technical precision, the Rocky Mountain Element is the best of both worlds and more. New-levels of climbing efficiency guarantees that oh-so-sweet feeling of riding someone off your wheel. Added levels of stability on fast descents and a pseudo-aggressive seat tube angle provides surprising levels of confidence on tight single track and hairy descents. Light. Stiff. Fast. Smooth. Precise. You’re now in your Element—always.
Product |
Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 Bike |
Model Year |
2023 |
Riding Type |
Cross Country Trail |
Rider |
Unisex |
Sizes and Geometry |
XS (Slackest, Steepest) SM (Slackest, Steepest) MD (Slackest, Steepest) LG (Slackest, Steepest) XL (Slackest, Steepest) View Geometry |
Wheel Size |
29" |
Frame Material |
Carbon Fiber |
Frame Material Details |
SMOOTHWALL carbon front and rear triangles; molded chainstay, seatstay, and down tube protection |
Rear Travel |
120mm |
Rear Shock |
FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, size-specific tune, 190mm length x 45mm stroke |
Fork |
FOX FLOAT 34 Performance, GRIP damper, 44mm offset |
Fork Travel |
130mm |
Head Tube Diameter |
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom |
Headset |
FSA Orbit No.57E, sealed stainless steel bearings |
Handlebar |
Rocky Mountain AM, 25mm rise, 9° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 31.8 mm clamp diameter Width: 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-XL) |
Stem |
Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC, 50mm length, 5° rise, 31.8mm bar clamp |
Grips |
ODI Elite Pro, lock-on |
Brakes |
Shimano SLX M7100, 2-piston, metal pads, Shimano RT66 180mm rotors |
Brake Levers |
Shimano SLX M7100 |
Drivetrain |
1x |
Shifters |
Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed |
Front Derailleur |
None |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed |
ISCG Tabs |
None |
Chainguide |
None |
Cranks |
Race Face Aeffect Cinch, 24mm spindle Length: 165mm (XS), 170mm (SM-XL) |
Chainrings |
Race Face Aeffect Cinch, 32 tooth |
Bottom Bracket |
Shimano MT500, 92mm press-fit |
Pedals |
None |
Chain |
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
Cassette |
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth |
Rims |
WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0, tubeless ready (tape and valves included) |
Hubs |
Front: Rocky Mountain, sealed bearings, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) Rear: DT Swiss 370, 12mm x 148mm (Boost), 18 tooth Star Ratchet freehub, MICRO SPLINE driver |
Spokes |
DT Swiss Competition, 2.0/1.8/2.0 butted |
Tires |
Maxxis Rekon, EXO casing, TR, 2.4" WT |
Saddle |
WTB Silverado Race, 142mm width |
Seatpost |
Rocky Mountain Toonie dropper Drop: 125mm (XS/SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (LG/XL) |
Seatpost Diameter |
30.9mm |
Seatpost Clamp |
Single bolt, 34.9mm |
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions |
12mm x 148mm (Boost) |
Max. Tire Size |
|
Bottle Cage Mounts |
29": two inside front trianglee |
Colors |
Green/Blue, Black/Carbon |
Warranty |
5 years frame; 1 year paint, decals, and frame hardware |
Weight |
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Miscellaneous |
• XS has 27.5" wheels; SM-XL have 29" wheels • SMOOTHLINK Four-Bar Horst-Link rear suspension design • Geometry and suspension rate adjustable via RIDE-4 flip chip at rear shock mount • Internal cable routing |