Giant AC 1 2004 VS Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 50 MSL 2011 specs comparison

Giant AC 1
General InfosModel | AC 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Stealth Black |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Michelin DH Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 20 (millimeters) Axle Rear: Shimano Deore XT DiscFront: Aluminum Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeMavic EX823 UST Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Diabolus |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethRace Face North Shore DH |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant AC 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) TravelAnswer Manitou Sherman Slider SPV |
Other Specs of Giant AC 1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Easton Flatboy CNC Platform |
Rear shock absorber | 5.50 (inches) - 6.50 (inches) Adjustable TravelAnswer Manitou Swinger |
Saddle seat | WTB Laser V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |

Rocky Mountain Element 50 MSL
General InfosModel | Element 50 MSL |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and gray |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.2'' Continental X King |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Formula RX LeversFormula RX Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss X1800 |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X1800 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | RMB FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon |
Frame type | Carbon |
Handlebar construction | Face Race Evolve 3/4 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve |
Headset size | FSA Orbit No. 42 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG74 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/32/24t TeethShimano SLX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth10-speed |
Rocky Mountain Element 50 MSL Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelFox 32 F120 RL |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element 50 MSL
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelFox Float RL |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Evolve |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its AC 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant AC 1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Element 50 MSL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Element 50 MSL Mountain bike here