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2018 Rocky Mountain

Element Alloy 50

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,269
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Element Alloy 50
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Element Alloy 50

27 mph

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Reviews
MTBR
Rocky Mountain Element BC Edition review

Oct 2017 · Saris Mercanti

Rocky Mountain’s new Element BC Edition is an XC race bike that’s fully embraced the benefits of trail-oriented geometry and components. - Mtbr.com

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Rocky Mountain Element 990 RSL B.C. Edition review

Apr 2017 · Matt Stetson

A cross country bike that fears no trail

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BikeRadar
Rocky Mountain Element 999 RSL T.O. review

Mar 2017 · Russell Eich

An insanely fast, XC race bike that's eager to take on the technical lines. Buy if you have deep pockets and want an insanely fast, trail-bike capable Canadian singletrack missile

Highs
  • Crazy fast, wonderfully capable, carbon everywhere, stout Fox 34 fork, Reverb dropper post, SRAM Eagle

Lows
  • Delicate Ikon tires, Valor wheels overwhelmed, costs more than most used cars

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Rocky Mountain Element

Feb 2017

The Rocky Mountain Element is a no-nonsense, race-bred steed with a thirst for pure speed.

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Mountain Bike Action
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENT 970 RSL TEST

Jan 2017 · McCoy

A lightweight bike to rip your local trails

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Bikerumor
One Ride Review: 2017 Rocky Mountain Element XC-ish full suspension mountain bike

Nov 2016 · Tyler Benedict

A few years ago, I had the Rocky Mountain Element in for long term review and applauded its go-fast manners and ability to handle Pisgah’s rough descents at high speeds. For 2017, the Canadian brand embraced their North Shore roots with updated geometry and linkage and increased travel to make it a little more capable. This latest model now …

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. FORM™ Rear Triangle

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Fox 34 Float Performance 120mm

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance Elite

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BB92

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E

Stem

Rocky Mountain AM

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain AM 760mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado Race

Seatpost

Race Face Aeffect Dropper 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT

Crank

Race Face Aeffect Cinch 30T Steel

Shifters

Shimano XT

Cassette

Shimano SLX 11-46T

Chain

Shimano HG-600

Brakes

Shimano SLX

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Sun Helix TR25 SL - Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not Incl

Spokes

WTB 2.0-1.8

Front Hub

Shimano M618 Boost 15mm

Rear Hub

Shimano M618 Boost 148mm

Tires

Maxxis Forekaster EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.35 / Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed 3C Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.2

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