Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 50 2005 VS Marin ALPINE TRAIL F.R.S. 1998 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Element 50

General Infos

Model	Element 50
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain
Year of production	2005
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Color choice	-Rally Blue
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches)
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Serac XC
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore LX Dual Control Levers Shimano Deore LX Hydraulic Dis Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X317
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Easton 7005 Ultralite
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX Dual Control
Rear gear set	9-speed

Rocky Mountain Element 50 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox FRL

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element 50

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	100 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP3
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Fokus ATB
Seat post extension	Easton EA50

Marin Alpine Trail F.R.S.

General Infos

Model	Alpine Trail F.R.S.
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Goldenrod front and gloss black swingarm
Sizes	- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Shimano STX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X138
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted Heat-treated With Chromoly Swingarm 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	1 (inches) Rise Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Marin Lite Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX
Gear shift levers	Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Marin Alpine Trail F.R.S. Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type	RST 381RM

Other Specs of Marin Alpine Trail F.R.S.

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	4.0 (inches) Travel Shock Works
Saddle seat	Ritchey Vector
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Marin Lite Comp