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Element Alloy 30
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,089| Weight | 32.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'8" – 5'3"
5'1" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Element is a versatile trail bike that excels in descents and technical terrain, offering a playful and efficient ride. Its Ride-4 flip chip allows for adjustable geometry, catering to a wide range of preferences. While it shines in downhill performance and bikepacking scenarios, some reviews note its clumsiness on climbs and occasional component issues.
Adjustable Ride-4 flip chip for customizable geometry
Excellent downhill and technical terrain performance
Lightweight and efficient for a trail bike
Ample frame storage for bikepacking or accessories
Size-specific shock tuning enhances ride quality
Can feel clumsy on climbs, especially in neutral position
Some build kits include poorly matched components
Press Fit bottom bracket may develop creaking issues
Front end can feel harsh compared to the rear
The Element felt more confident, quick, and controlled than any of the previously mentioned 29ers, as if it was a bike in a 'bigger' category.BIKEPACKING.com
Built with pedalling as a top priority
BikerumorA bike that’s designed to tackle ups, downs and everything in between with gusto has a tough job to do, and some compromise is inevitable.
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Feb 2023 · Ron Koch
The Element is in its element on technical trails, and that’s not something we can say about any old cross-country bike.
Aug 2022
XC race? Short travel trail? The Rocky Mountain Element 70 is a carbon fiber weapon that does it all a bit differently. Just don't call it downcountry!
Jun 2022 · Logan Watts
The 2022 Rocky Mountain Element got a radical redesign. Here's our review after taking it bikepacking and out on a lot of backcountry trails.
Well-engineered Ride-4 flip chip offers perceptible shifts to dial in the geometry (and fit) to your liking
Massive frame triangle space is great for a big frame bag or two bottles and doesn’t sacrifice dropper post space
The bike handles and descends well beyond its XC category
XT build isn’t overly expensive (compared to other bikes in this class)
Ridiculously lightweight for a bike of this caliber
Rides really well when loaded with a minimal bikepacking kit
The Element is kind of a clumsy climber, even when Ride-4 chip is in the neutral position, but it gets better in the steep position
It also doesn’t feel as fast as one would expect on rolling terrain or while climbing
Build kit has a few poorly picked components, including one-piston brakes, a handlebar that’s too narrow, and an odd front tire
Press Fit bottom bracket began creaking after a couple hundred miles of use; it came and went depending on temperature
Apr 2022 · Luke Marshall
The Element C70 has plenty ‘under the hood’, both up and down. Grippier tyres would make it an even better descender
Low weight gives an efficient feel
Suspension and geometry make it very capable for its travel
Expensive
Front end feels harsh compared to the rear
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 · Steve Fisher
Rocky Mountain Bikes' 2022 Element is a lean machine with modern XC geometry and plenty of on-frame storage.
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry. 120mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Orange / Orange |
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| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold 130mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm |Size-Specific tune in FAQ Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB92 24mm |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142 |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 12spd |
|---|---|
| Crank | FSA Comet MegaExo HD | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 12spd |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F: Shimano RT30 180mm | R: Shimano RT30 180mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 2.0 Stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | |
First added September 28
Last updated May 27
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