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Element 950
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 95 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | X9, X7 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Element is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in both racing and endurance riding, offering a lightweight frame, efficient suspension, and a confidence-inspiring front end. While it's praised for its speed and handling, some reviewers noted issues with the rear suspension's progressiveness and pedal clearance. The bike stands out for its ability to tackle technical terrain without sacrificing its race-ready efficiency.
Lightweight frame and efficient suspension for XC racing
Versatile for both endurance races and technical terrain
Confidence-inspiring front end handling
Well-balanced suspension for comfort on long rides
Proprietary carbon manufacturing techniques enhance performance
Rear suspension can feel too progressive and less forgiving
40mm BB drop may lead to clipped pedals
Weak internal cable stop
This could be the weirdest cross-country bike ever.
BIKE MagazineThis bike is fast.
BikerumorI’ve ridden it now 6 times in the last 8 days so am obviously more than a bit content with its performance.
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Sep 2014 · Dirt HQ
The Rocky Mountain Element 999 RSL looks ideal for the rider who likes to rip up the hills as quickly as coming down them...
Jul 2014
This bike tears up technical climbs with a relentless agility, and is almost as remorseless on steep descents filled with rocks, roots and sizeable drops–despite having a steepish 70.6-degree headtube angle.
Jan 2013 · Tyler Benedict
When Rocky Mountain Bicycles unveiled the carbon fiber Element RSL 29er line this summer, we had one of the first bikes available and were able to post actual weights, tech specs and first impressions for the debut. Now, with half a year of riding on it, we’ve got a much better grasp of the bike’s …
Apr 2012 · MBA Action
A 29er Smooth as Maple Syrup Rocky Mountain Element 950 The Element line has long been a staple in Rocky Mountain's cross-country offerings. For 2012,
Aug 2010 · Matthew Pacocha
A World Cup calibre racer that's best left on the racecourse; all-round riders and many racers will surely prefer the longer-travel MSL variant
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID RL 29 Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL Custom Valved Travel: 95mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Press Fit Team XC |
| Headset | Cane Creek Forty Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | Race Face 6° x 70-100mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine Flat Wide Ø31.8mm x 700mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | Rocky Mountain XC Light |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain XC 30.9mm x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X9 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX E Mount 3x10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Evolve 170-175mm 42/32/24T 3x10spd |
| Shifters | SRAM X7 MatchMaker Triggers 3x10spd |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 12-36T 10spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 10spd |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 50 XR Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 50 XR MatchMaker |
| Rims | Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion Straight Pull |
| Front Hub | Wheeltech SL Hi Tension Straight Pull / Precision Sealed Japanese Bearings / 24H / 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Wheeltech SL Hi Tension Straight Pull / Precision Sealed Japanese Bearings / 28H / 12 x 142mm Axle |
| Tires | Continental Folding F: X King 29\" x 2.2\" / R: Race King 29\" x 2.2\" |
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