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Element 950 RSL
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 95 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX 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 …
Oct 2012 · MBA Action
After being impressed by Rocky Mountain's aluminum Element 29er, we couldn't help but think about how the rig would improve with some carbon DNA. Only a
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 | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Front Triangle FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal \"Stealth\" Dropper Post Routing Internal Shock Remote Routing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float 29 100 Dual Remote CTD Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Dual Remote CTD Custom Race Valved Travel: 95mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Press Fit Team XC |
| Headset | Cane Creek Ten Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm 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 | Shimano XT Direct Mount 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX E Mount 3x10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 42/32/24T 3x10spd |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I- Spec 3x10spd |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 10spd |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount |
| 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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