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2013 Rocky Mountain

Element 950

CadreAluminium
Suspensioncomplet, 95 / 100mm
FourcheRockShox SID
Amortisseur arrièreRockShox Monarch RL
roues29″ Aluminium
Transmission3 × 10
GroupeX9, X7
FreinsAvid Disque hydraulique
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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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49 km/h

Element 950

44 km/h

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Commentaires

Résumé

The Rocky Mountain Element is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in both racing and endurance riding, offering a lightweight frame, efficient suspension, and a confidence-inspiring front end. While it's praised for its speed and handling, some reviewers noted issues with the rear suspension's progressiveness and pedal clearance. The bike stands out for its ability to tackle technical terrain without sacrificing its race-ready efficiency.

Pros
  • Lightweight frame and efficient suspension for XC racing

  • Versatile for both endurance races and technical terrain

  • Confidence-inspiring front end handling

  • Well-balanced suspension for comfort on long rides

  • Proprietary carbon manufacturing techniques enhance performance

Cons
  • Rear suspension can feel too progressive and less forgiving

  • 40mm BB drop may lead to clipped pedals

  • Weak internal cable stop

Key Quotes
This could be the weirdest cross-country bike ever.
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This bike is fast.
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I’ve ridden it now 6 times in the last 8 days so am obviously more than a bit content with its performance.
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Dirt Mountainbike
Rocky Mountain Element 999 RSL

sept. 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...

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BIKE Magazine
Rocky Mountain Element 950 RSL review

juil. 2014

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–despite having a steepish 70.6-degree headtube angle.

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Bikerumor
Long Term Review: Rocky Mountain Element 970RSL 29er Mountain Bike

janv. 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 …

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MTBR
2013 Rocky Mountain Element RSL Carbon 29er Preview

juin 2012 · Lee Lau

- Mtbr.com

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Rocky Mountain Element 950

avr. 2012 · MBA Action

A 29er Smooth as Maple Syrup   Rocky Mountain Element 950   The Element line has long been a staple in Rocky Mountain's cross-country offerings. For 2012,

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BikeRadar
2011 Rocky Mountain Element 70 RSL review

août 2010 · Matthew Pacocha

A World Cup calibre racer that's best left on the racecourse; all-round riders and many racers will surely prefer the longer-travel MSL variant

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Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing

Fourche

RockShox SID RL 29

Voyager100mm

Amortisseur arrière

RockShox Monarch RL Custom Valved

Voyager95mm

Pédalier

Race Face Press Fit Team XC

Casque

Cane Creek Forty Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered

Tige

Race Face 6° x 70-100mm

Guidon

Race Face Turbine Flat Wide Ø31.8mm x 700mm x 9° Sweep

Selle

Rocky Mountain XC Light

Tige de selle

Rocky Mountain XC 30.9mm x 400mm

TypeRigide

Poignées

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

SRAM X9 10spd

Dérailleur avant

Shimano SLX E Mount 3x10spd

Manivelle

Race Face Evolve 170-175mm 42/32/24T 3x10spd

Manettes

SRAM X7 MatchMaker Triggers 3x10spd

Cassette

SRAM PG-1030 12-36T 10spd

Chaîne

SRAM PC-1031 10spd

Freins

Avid Elixir 50 XR Hydraulic Disc 180mm

TypeAvid Disque hydraulique

Leviers de frein

Avid Elixir 50 XR MatchMaker

roues
Jantes

Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé

Rayons

DT Swiss Champion Straight Pull

Moyeu avant

Wheeltech SL Hi Tension Straight Pull / Precision Sealed Japanese Bearings / 24H / 15mm Axle

Moyeu arrière

Wheeltech SL Hi Tension Straight Pull / Precision Sealed Japanese Bearings / 28H / 12 x 142mm Axle

Pneus

Continental Folding F: X King 29\" x 2.2\" / R: Race King 29\" x 2.2\"

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