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ELEMENT 10

Mountain, XC Full Suspension

Specification

FrameFORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
ForkRockShox XC32 TK Coil
Front Travel120mm. Turnkey Lockout / Rebound
Rear ShockRockShox Ario R
Rear TravelSmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound Adjustement
Head SetCane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Reducer
StemEaston 8° x 75-115mm
HandlebarEaston Lo Rise Ø31.8mm x 685mm x 9° Sweep
BrakesShimano BR-M446 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake LeversShimano BL-M446
ShiftersSram X5 Triggers 9spd
Gearing (FR)Shimano SLX E Mount
Gearing (RR)Sram X5
Cranks & ChainringsSram X5 170-175mm 44/32/22T
Bottom BracketSram Press Fit GXP
PedalsRMB AM Flats
Hubs (FR)Shimano RM66 Centerlock
Hubs (RR)Shimano RM66 Centerlock
CassetteShimano HG30-9 11-32T
ChainShimano HG53
SpokesStainless
RimsAlex ACE17
Tires (RR/FR)Kenda Small Block 8 2.1"
Seat PostEaston 30.9mm x 350mm
SaddleSDG Bel Air RL

Geometry

Size15.0"16.5"18.0"19.0"20.5"
Head Length
Head Angle69.5°69.5°69.5°69.5°69.5°
Seat Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Seat Tube length381419457483521
Horiz. Toptube Length540565585605630
Headtube Length125125135150160
Chainstay Length425425425425425
BB Drop13.513.513.513.513.5
Wheelbase10431069108911101136
Front-Centre
Standover Height736736736736
Fork Rake
Seat Tube (center-center)

ABC Pivots


Our patent pending Angular Bushing Concept™ (ABC) pivots represent a paradigm shift in high performance suspension linkage in the most literal sense. ABC ™ pivots consist of an angular contact polymer bushing which rotates on a tapered alloy pivot. By carefully controlling the tolerance of these pieces, we are able to specify a torque value on the pivot and can eliminate binding, which has been, until now, impossible. The more you tighten a typical bushing system, the more the pivot will bind. Not so with ABC™ Pivots.

And get this; they’re lighter, more durable, and laterally stiffer than a cartridge bearing. On element we saved 120 grams by switching to ABC™ pivots while increasing rear end pivot stiffness by 105 percent. Yes, you read that correctly; ABC™ pivots are 105% stiffer than a sealed cartridge bearing.


Plus, they need almost no maintenance– just clean the contact surfaces from time to time.



Our patent pending Angular Bushing Concept™ pivots are 20 grams lighter (per pivot) and 105% stiffer than sealed cartridge bearings. They’re more durable too.


ABC™ Pivot Technology
ABC Pivots

FORM


The heart of a bike is its frame. The geometry, the material, the feel, and the way it reacts under the rider are the very essence of the ride. That’s why we’ve introduced FORM™ – the design and manufacturing process of our high-performance frame tubing. Our philosophy behind FORM™ tubing is to push the limits of tube and frame design to create the frame’s unique riding feel.

Engineered Ride Quality: FORM™ tubing is a line of high-performance tubes designed to elevate the superior ride quality for which Rocky Mountain Bicycles are known. Innovative design: With 25 years of innovation, we continue to push the boundaries of bicycle design. FORM™ tubing is the exciting new frontier of our creativity.

Attention to detail: Every detail in a FORM™ tube set is carefully engineered and has a purpose: from the slightest variations in shape, to wall thickness, tapers, flares and bends.

Uncompromised quality: FORM™ tube sets are manufactured with premium materials and delivered by the best suppliers in the industry to meet Rocky Mountain’s strict requirements.

SmoothLink Suspension


Our groundbreaking SmoothLink suspension features minimal pedal feedback so you get a smoother pedal stroke, especially on uphill climbs. How does it work? By placing the rear pivot above the rear hub axle, we keep the average chain torque line parallel to lower link (the line between main pivot and rear pivot), we eliminate pedal bob.