2024 Rocky Mountain

Element C Frameset

Pedals efficiently with lively, playful feel

Light enough for XC use

Geometry nearly identical to well-received predecessor

Flex-stay rear end increases lateral stiffness, reduces service needs

Quiet frame with good cable management and chainstay protection

Excellent climbing traction and descending capability for travel class

Fox Float Performance Elite fork difficult to set up (GripX damper)

Rear shock can feel overwhelmed on longer descents

Spec tires (Maxxis Rekons) under-gunned for wet, greasy conditions

No alloy frame option

Grips disliked by reviewer

Bars feel stiff

Maintains geometry from the previous Element model, offering excellent climbing and descending, and hits well above its weight category

New flex stay design sheds some weight, improves pedalability, and means one less pivot point that needs to be maintained and replaced. This comes at no real loss to the rider

It still has a massive main triangle with room for multiple bottles or a big frame bag

Impressively lightweight

Ride-4 chip allows for geometry and fit shifts you can actually feel

Thoughtful build kit has no real shortcomings

Suspension bearings are now pressed into sleeves and linkage, not the carbon itself.

Press-fit bottom bracket could be a deal-breaker for some. Logan has had creaking issues, but I haven’t yet

The most affordable build costs $4,499 USD, which isn’t exactly cheap

No more aluminum options due to flex stay limitations, which means the Element will be out of reach for many