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Element 970 RSL
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$5,099| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 95 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Element is celebrated for its versatility as a cross-country bike, excelling in technical terrain and climbs with a balance of agility and comfort. Its suspension and lightweight design are frequently praised, though some note the headtube angle and travel limitations. The bike is often compared to models like the Yeti SB95 and Santa Cruz Tallboy for its performance.
Capable on seriously technical terrain
Lightweight frame and efficient for XC racing
Good suspension settings with Fox’s CTD
Comfortable, balanced fit
Relentless agility on technical climbs
Steepish 70.6-degree headtube angle
Short feeling 100mm of travel
40mm BB drop leads to clipped pedals
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.
BIKE MagazineIt’s a very laterally stiff front end that, so long as you possess the strength to control it, will hold the intended line through whatever you hit.
BikerumorSmoothLink suspension stays supple yet supportive through a wider range of gears than conventional single pivot or other four-bar suspension configurations
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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 2013
Rocky Mountain's Element 970 RSL BC Edition is a cross-country racer, British Columbia style. Light, efficient and surprisingly capable in technical conditions—an excellent choice for grueling endurance races.
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
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float 29 100 FIT CTD. 100mm. FIT Damper / Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 95mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings Travel: 95mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit |
| Headset | Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine 35mm 6° x 70-90mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine 1/2 Riser Ø35mm x 740mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race |
| Seatpost | Race Face Turbine 30.9mm x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT E Mount 2x10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd |
| Shifters | Shimano XT Rapid Fire I- Spec 2x10spd |
| Cassette | Shimano HG81 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG95 10spd |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT I-Spec Shifter Mount |
| Rims | Stan\'s ZTR Crest Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Hub | Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon Folding 29\" x 2.2\" |
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Last updated April 14
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