Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 1996 VS Marin QUAKE 7.9 2009 specs comparison
Rocky Mountain Element
General InfosModel | Element |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Near Silver and Violent yellow |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRitchey Rock 440 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | RMB-designed TaperwallEaston Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | RMB Stratos 2 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | RMB Custom 6061 Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethSugino Alloy |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Rocky Mountain Element 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 CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterRMB Stratos 2 |

Marin Quake 7.9
General InfosModel | Quake 7.9 |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Dark Gray Anodized |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Saint LeversShimano Saint Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Saint 150 X 12 (millimeters)Front: Shimano Saint 20 (millimeters) |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic EX325 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 Custom Butted and Hydraformed Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros FR 2014 Alloy OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros FR |
Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) FSA Orbit DL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/36 TeethShimano Saint With E.13 DRS and bashguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Saint RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Marin Quake 7.9 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Saint |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 180 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Totem Coil |
Other Specs of Marin Quake 7.9
Component group sets | Shimano Saint |
Pedals details | Syncros Meat Hook |
Rear shock absorber | 170 (millimeters) TravelFox DHX Air 5.0 |
Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Race |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterSyncros Derived |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rocky Mountain provided us with the latest version of its Element bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Element Mountain bike here
- Get your Marin Quake 7.9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Quake 7.9 Mountain bike here