Diamondback SORTIE 3 2011 VS Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 70 2009 specs comparison

Diamondback Sortie 3

General Infos

Model	Sortie 3
Manufacturer	Diamondback
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	-Matte black
Sizes	- SM (15.5) (inches) - MD (17) (inches) - LG (inches) - XL (inches)
Sizes	- SM (15.5) (inches) - MD (17) (inches) - LG (inches) - XL (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.1 (inches) WTB Wolverine
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore Levers Shimano Deore Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	SL-6 Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic XM317
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50 Lo Rise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG74
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Outboard
Crankset parts and sizes	24/32/42t Teeth Shimano FCM 552
Gear shift levers	Shimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed

Diamondback Sortie 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Top Swing Dual Pull Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT SGS
Fork material	Aluminum
Fork type	130 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 Float RL

Other Specs of Diamondback Sortie 3

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Shimano 520 Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Fox Float RP23 XV
Saddle seat	WTB Vigo Comp
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 Two-bolt

Rocky Mountain Element 70

General Infos

Model	Element 70
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and Blue
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 (inches) Hutchinson Python
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	15 (millimeters) Thru Axle Rear: Shimano XT Disc Front: Shimano XT
Rims manufacturer	Mavic XC717 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss Competition

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum With Carbon Seatstays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EC70 Monkey Lite XC Low Rise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA70 OS
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit MX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face Deus X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Deus X-Type
Gear shift levers	Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Rocky Mountain Element 70 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100RL

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element 70

Component group sets	Shimano XT
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RPL
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Nisene
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EC70