| Frame | FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold TK Solo Air |
| Front Travel | 120mm. Turnkey Lockout / Rebound / Alloy Steerer |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Ario RL Custom Valved |
| Rear Travel | SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Lockout / Rebound Adjustement |
| Head Set | Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Reducer |
| Stem | Easton 8° x 75-115mm |
| Handlebar | Easton Lo Rise Ø31.8mm x 685mm x 9° Sweep |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M505 Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M505 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapid Fire 10spd |
| Gearing (FR) | Shimano SLX E Mount 10spd |
| Gearing (RR) | Shimano XT 10spd |
| Cranks & Chainrings | Shimano M552 170-175mm 42/32/24T 10spd |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Hubs (FR) | Shimano MT15 Disc |
| Hubs (RR) | Shimano MT15 Disc |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62-10 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 10spd |
| Spokes | Shimano MT15 Bladed |
| Rims | Shimano MT15 24mm |
| Tires (RR/FR) | Maxxis Ikon 2.2" |
| Seat Post | Easton 30.9mm x 350mm |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air RL |
| Size | 15.0" | 16.5" | 18.0" | 19.0" | 20.5" |
| Head Length | |||||
| Head Angle | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° |
| Seat Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Seat Tube length | 381 | 419 | 457 | 483 | 521 |
| Horiz. Toptube Length | 540 | 565 | 585 | 605 | 630 |
| Headtube Length | 125 | 125 | 135 | 150 | 160 |
| Chainstay Length | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| BB Drop | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Wheelbase | 1043 | 1069 | 1089 | 1110 | 1136 |
| Front-Centre | |||||
| Standover Height | 736 | 736 | 736 | 736 | 736 |
| Fork Rake | |||||
| Seat Tube (center-center) |
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.
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.
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.
