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ELEMENT 50

Mountain, XC Full Suspension

Specification

FrameRMB FORM 7005 Alu, Carbon Seatstay
ForkFOX 32 F100RL
Front Travel100mm, Lock out / Rebound
Rear ShockFOX Float RPL Custom Valved
Rear Travel100mm
Head SetFSA Orbit MX Carbon Spacers
StemEaston EA50 Flip-Flop 6° 90-100mm
HandlebarEaston EC70 Monkey Lite XC Low Rise Carbon 685mm x Ø31.8mm
BrakesFormula RX Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm
Brake LeversFormula RX
ShiftersShimano SLX Rapid Fire 9spd
Gearing (FR)Shimano SLX 31.8mm
Gearing (RR)Shimano XT
Cranks & ChainringsRace Face Evolve XC 170-175mm 44/32/22T
Bottom BracketRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
PedalsShimano PD-M520
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)Continental Race King 26
Seat PostEaston EA50 27.2mm
SaddleWTB Silverado Race SL

Geometry

Size15.0"16.5"18.0"19.0"20.5"
Head Length
Head Angle70.5°71°71°71°71°
Seat Angle74°74°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Seat Tube length381419,1457,2482,6520,7
Horiz. Toptube Length540565585600620
Headtube Length100100110130155
Chainstay Length432432432432432
BB Drop2020202020
Wheelbase10471067108210981119
Front-Centre
Standover Height709724749770800
Fork Rake
Seat Tube (center-center)

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