Rocky Mountain ELEMENT RACE 1998 VS Diamondback ASCENT 1.0 1997 specs comparison
Rocky Mountain Element Race
General InfosModel | Element Race |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White front and blue swingarm |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 L LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | Sun Rims CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Custom HBO Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | RMB 2014 Aluminum DH |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | RMB Forged DH |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Expert |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya TB-600 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element Race
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla R |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox PD |
Seat post extension | Ritchey Expert |

Diamondback Ascent 1.0
General InfosModel | Ascent 1.0 |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Green and black fade |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster II |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-371A LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Avenir Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Diamondback Ascent 1.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 381L |
Other Specs of Diamondback Ascent 1.0
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-951 |
Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) TravelDiamondback |
Saddle seat | Avenir Co (millimeters)and |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterAvenir Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rocky Mountain provided us with the latest version of its Element Race bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Element Race Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Ascent 1.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Ascent 1.0 Mountain bike here