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ELEMENT 950 29"

Mountain, XC Full Suspension

Specification

FrameFORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
ForkRockShox Custom Revelation RL 29 Air U-Turn 20mm.
Front Travel90-120mm. Motion Control Lockout / Rebound / 20mm Maxle Lite / Tapered Steerer
Rear ShockRockShox Monarch RT Custom Valved
Rear TravelSmoothLink™ Design 95mm. Rebound / Floodgate Adjustement
Head SetCane Creek Forty Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered
StemEaston EA90 0° 70-110mm
HandlebarEaston EA70 Wide Flat Ø31.8mm x 685mm x 9° Sweep
BrakesFormula RX Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake LeversFormula RX MixMaster
ShiftersSram X9 Matchmaker Triggers 2x10spd
Gearing (FR)Sram X7 E Mount 10spd
Gearing (RR)Sram X9 10spd
Cranks & ChainringsSram S1400 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
Bottom BracketSram Press Fit GXP
PedalsN/A
Hubs (FR)Wheeltech XC Sealed 20mm Axle
Hubs (RR)Wheeltech XC Sealed 12 x 142mm E Thru
CassetteSram PG-1050 12-36T 10spd
ChainSram PC-1051 10spd
SpokesDT Swiss Competition
RimsDT Swiss 485D 29
Tires (RR/FR)Maxxis Folding F: Ikon 29
Seat PostEaston EA70 30.9mm X 350mm
Saddlefi'zi:k Gobi XM

Geometry

Size15.5”17”18.5”20”21.5”
Head Length
Head Angle70.6°70.6°70.6°70.6°70.6°
Seat Angle74°74°74°74°74°
Seat Tube length394432470508546
Horiz. Toptube Length558582605630655
Headtube Length100110120130145
Chainstay Length445445445445445
BB Drop-39.5-39.5-39.5-39.5-39.5
Wheelbase10661097112011461172
Front-Centre
Standover Height771771771771771
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.