Rocky Mountain Element Race 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Element Race
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Element Race Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturerSun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Custom HBO Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionRMB 2014 Aluminum DH
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB Forged DH
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Expert

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Taya TB-600
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Element Race Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-3

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element Race

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - White front and blue swingarm
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M636 SPD
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla R
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox PD
Seat post extensionRitchey Expert


Rocky Mountain Element Race bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Element Race bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,679.00.
Element Race bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Mountain bike Element Race can be found in a few colors, among these colors White front and blue swingarm .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used Easton Custom HBO aluminum material for the frame. RMB 2014 aluminum DH high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Element Race to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of RMB forged DH.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Taya TB-600 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.