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Element Carbon 70
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$5,799| Weight | 26.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Element is a versatile cross-country bike praised for its lightweight design, efficient climbing, and capable descending. It features adjustable geometry and suspension through the RIDE-4 system, offering a smooth and responsive ride. While it excels in technical terrain and racing scenarios, some riders may find it under-gunned for more aggressive downhill trails.
Lightweight and efficient for climbing
Versatile with adjustable geometry and suspension
Capable descender with stable handling
Not ideal for flatter trails
May require burlier components for aggressive downhill
Downhill performance could be enhanced with bigger brakes and wider rims
The Element gives me a lot of confidence when it comes to racing, giving me a huge advantage at an event. It’s incredibly light and efficient but somehow rides like a trail bike, a combination that eliminates any weak points and allows me to push it on every section of a racecourse.
NSMBThe new Element joins the crowded 120mm rear, 130mm front 29er club.
BetaIf you were to have one mountain bike and you want it to do a little bit of everything, from technical trails to steep and fast ones, but you also have no interest in lugging around 150mm or more and travel, and want it to be fantastically light and efficient, then I can’t imagine this leaving you disappointed.Pinkbike
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Dec 2021 · Henry Quinney
The new Element is drastically different in the geometry department than its predecessor. What did those changes mean out on the trail?
Dialled geometry
Very capable descender
Comfortable and light
Versatile
Not the best on flatter trails
Downhill performance may leave riders wanting bigger brakes and wider rims.
Sep 2021 · Simon Stewart
The new Rocky Mountain Element is no longer a BC-ready XC bike, it's an XC-ready BC bike, meant for all sizes and all budgets.
Sep 2021
Built for epic stage races and big days in the saddle, the new Element sees some major revisions for 2022...
Lightweight climbing efficiency
Stable on fast descents
Confidence on tight single track and hairy descents
Increased anti-squat for quicker acceleration
Reduced end-stroke progression for smoother ride
RIDE-4 adjustment system compact and lightweight
Full internal cable routing (carbon)
Large ports for easy maintenance (alloy)
Downtube and chainstay protection
Versatile bottle mounting options
SRAM UDH compatible
Shielded bearings for increased longevity
Can accept aftermarket shocks and Canadarm chain guide
Wheel size split for XS frame (27.5”)
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
Apr 2017 · Matt Stetson
A cross country bike that fears no trail
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
Crazy fast, wonderfully capable, carbon everywhere, stout Fox 34 fork, Reverb dropper post, SRAM Eagle
Delicate Ikon tires, Valor wheels overwhelmed, costs more than most used cars
Feb 2017
The Rocky Mountain Element is a no-nonsense, race-bred steed with a thirst for pure speed.
Jan 2017 · McCoy
A lightweight bike to rip your local trails
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Step Cast Float Performance Elite 120mm Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BB92 30mm |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine 760mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race 142 |
| Seatpost | Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Turbine Cinch 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano HG8100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 2 Piston / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 160mm Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
| Rims | Race Face AR 25 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 |
| Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.35 / Maxxis Ikon Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.35 |
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Last updated April 14
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