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ELEMENT L.O.

Mountain, XC Full Suspension

Specification

FrameRMB FORM 7005 Alu, Carbon Seatstay
ForkRockShox Tora SL
Front Travel100mm. Lock out / Rebound, Alloy Steerer Tube
Rear ShockFOX Float RP2 Custom Valved
Rear Travel100mm (80mm 0n 13.5
Head SetFSA no TH-848
StemRace Face Ride XC Flip-Flop 6° 70-90-100mm
HandlebarRace Face Ride XC Low Rise 600mm x Ø31.8mm
BrakesAvid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Disc 185/160mm
Brake LeversAvid juicy 3
ShiftersSram X5 Triggers 9spd
Gearing (FR)Shimano SLX 31.8mm
Gearing (RR)Sram X9
Cranks & ChainringsRace Face Ride XC 170-175mm 44/32/22T
Bottom BracketRace Face Ride XC X-Type
PedalsShimano PD-M520
Hubs (FR)Shimano M525 Disc
Hubs (RR)Shimano M525 Disc
CassetteSram PG-950-9 11-34T
ChainSram PC-951
SpokesDT Swiss Champion
RimsWTB Speed Disc XC
Tires (RR/FR)WTB NanoRaptor Comp 26
Seat PostRace Face Ride XC 27.2mm
SaddleRMB LO

Geometry

Size13.5”15"16.5"18"
Head Length
Head Angle70.5°70.5°71°71°
Seat Angle74°74°74°73.5°
Seat Tube length343381419457
Horiz. Toptube Length525530550575
Headtube Length100100100110
Chainstay Length432432432432
BB Drop20202020
Wheelbase1028103310481068
Front-Centre
Standover Height692719735758
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