2019 Rocky Mountain

Element Carbon 90 XCO Edition

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$7,099
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkFox Factory Float 32
ShockFox Float DPS Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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28 mph

Element Carbon 90 XCO Edition

27 mph

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Reviews
MTBR
Rocky Mountain Element BC Edition review

Oct 2017

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

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
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Specs
Build
Frame

SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Fox 32 Step Cast Factory 100mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Remote Factory

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BB92 30mm

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E Extend-o-matic

Stem

Rocky Mountain 35 CNC

Handlebar

Race Face Next 760mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado Race

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain Carbon SL 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR

Crank

Race Face Next SL Cinch 32T

Shifters

Shimano XTR

Cassette

Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T

Chain

Shimano XTR 12s

Brakes

Shimano XTR / Shimano RT86 180mm / Shimano RT86 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XTR

Wheels
Rims

Race Face ARC 25 Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl

Spokes

WTB 1.8-1.6

Front Hub

Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm

Tires

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

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