Rocky Mountain Element 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Element
First production 2003
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Element Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore M525 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano Deore M525 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Ultralite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Prodigy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES30
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore FC-M510S
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Element Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Duke XC

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M515 SPD
Rear shock absorber 3.6 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatSelle Italia Custom
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
MTN Lite


Rocky Mountain Element bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Element bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,010.00.
Element bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Mountain bike Element can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic levers braking system and Shimano Deore disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used Easton Ultralite material for the frame. Race Face Prodigy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Element to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face Prodigy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore FC-M510S, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.