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ELEMENT 50

Mountain, XC Full Suspension

Specification

FrameRMB FORM 7005 Alu, carbon seatstay
ForkFOX 32 F100RL
Front Travel100mm, Lockout / rebound
Rear ShockFOX Float RPL Custom Valved
Rear Travel100mm
Head SetFSA Orbit MX Carbon Spacers
StemRace Face Evolve XC flip-flop 31.8 x 6° 90-100-110mm
HandlebarRace Face Evolve XC low rise 31.8mm 660mm
BrakesFormula ORO K24 hydraulic disc
Brake LeversFormula ORO K24
ShiftersShimano SLX Rapid Fire 9spd
Gearing (FR)Shimano SLX 31.8mm
Gearing (RR)Shimano XT LP
Cranks & ChainringsRace Face Evolve XC X-Type 170-175mm 44/32/22T
Bottom BracketRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
PedalsCrank Brothers Smarty
Hubs (FR)Mavic Crossride disc
Hubs (RR)Mavic Crossride disc
CassetteShimano SLX-9 11-34T
ChainShimano HG53
SpokesMavic Crossride bladed
RimsMavic Crossride disc
Tires (RR/FR)Hutchinson Toro 26
Seat PostRace Face Evolve XC 27.2mm
SaddleWTB Silverado Race SL

Geometry

Size1516.5181920.5
Head Length
Head Angle70.5°71°71°71°71°
Seat Angle74°74°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Seat Tube length381419457483521
Horiz. Toptube Length540565585600620
Headtube Length100100110130155
Chainstay Length432432432432432
BB Drop2020202020
Wheelbase10471067108210981119
Front-Centre
Standover Height719735758779809
Fork Rake
Seat Tube (center-center)

Geometry Descriptions Gideline :

1. Head Angle:The angle at which the Head Tube is oriented in relationship to the ground.
2. Seat Angle: The angle at which the Seat Tube is oriented in relationship to the ground.
3. Horizontal Top Tube Length: The distance from the centre of the top of the Head Tube projected horizontally to the intersection where it meets the Seat Tube axis.
4. Head Tube Length: The length of the Head Tube.
5. Chainstay Length: The distance from the centre of the Bottom Bracket to the center of the rear dropout.
6. Bottom Bracket Drop: The vertical distance from the Bottom Bracket centerline to the wheel axle plane. For some bikes this is a negative number indicating a Bottom Bracket Rise.
7. Standover Height: Distance from the top edge of the Top Tube to the ground measured at approximately the midpoint of the Horizontal Top Tube Length distance.
8. Front-Center: The shortest distance between the front axle and the Bottom Bracket centerline. Note this distance is not measured parallel to the ground, but rather is the straight-line distance between these two points.
9. Wheelbase: The distance from the rear axle to the front axle. The line formed by the joining of these two points serves as a basis of measurement for the Head and Seat Tube angles.
10. Seat tube Length (or frame size): The lenght between the centre of the bottom bracket and the top of the seat tube.

Frame may differt from real one. Use for reference only.

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.

3D LINK


The idea behind the 3DLink™ suspension technology is simple: triangles. Triangles have the best strength to weight ratio of any geometric shape. The 3DLink™ suspension system is a triangular geometry ideally suited for aggressive cross-country racing. Since the 3DLink™ design does not rely on the shock as a structural member of the frame, it is incredibly stiff laterally, creating a bike that tracks straight, loses nothing to flex, and is as efficient as a hardtail on singletrack.

The 3DLink™ rear suspension design, coupled with a custom-valved Fox shock results in a fully active suspension system, and an optimal XC suspension rate which directs all of the rider's energy into the drivetrain for unparalleled power transfer and acceleration. Optimized pedaling efficiency and no suspension “bob” result in more power and traction to the rear wheel.

ELEMENT

    Ride Guide

  • Cross Country Racing / 100%
  • Cross Country Performance / 100%
  • Cross Country Marathon / 80%
  • Cross Country Recreational / 100%
  • Exceptional cross-country geometry perfected over the past 10 years.
  • 3DLink suspension creates lateral stiffness and maximizes shock performance.
  • Rocky Mountain FORM™ custom shaped and butted tubing for race winning ride quality.
  • New FORM carbon fiber seatstay improves the strength to weight ratio
  • Single Pivot design assures a consistent ride quality throughout its range of travel in every gear
  • 100mm Custom Valved Fox Float RP23 shock for maximum suspension performance
  • Lightweight hollow section CS yoke for increased stiffness and more tire clearance