2022 Rocky Mountain Element
The perfect blend of XC prowess and technical precision.
You want an incredibly versatile, purpose-built cross country bike? It's the newest Rocky Mountain Element. It's light, stiff, fast, smooth and precise, with new levels of climbing efficiency. Find your element. Progressive geometry puts it in a totally different league than other XC models.
A lengthened wheelbase helps you descend fast and charge through the most technical sections of singletrack. No matter how rough it gets, the ride is more comfortable than you can ever imagine. You can also have 27.5" or 29" wheels depending on the frame size. Miles and miles of adventures await!
Key Details
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Available In
Alloy & Carbon
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Designed For
Cross Country
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Front Travel
130mm
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Rear Travel
120mm
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Wheel Size
27.5" for XS & 29" for S-L
Specifications
2022 Rocky Mountain Element
Frameset | Alloy 10 | Alloy 30 | Alloy 50 | Carbon 30 | Carbon 50 | Carbon 70 | Carbon 90 | |
Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 120mm Travel. | FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry. 120mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle | FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry. 120mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle | FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry. 120mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle |
Fork | - | RockShox Judy Silver 130mm | 27.5 = 42mm Offset | 29 = 51mm Offset | RockShox Recon Gold 130mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Performance 130mm | 44mm Offset | Marzocchi Z2 Float EVOL Rail 130mm | 44mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Performance 130mm | 44mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 130mm | FIT4 Damper | 44mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Factory 130mm | 44mm Offset |
Front Travel | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm |
Rear Travel | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | RockShox Deluxe Select | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm |Size-Specific tune in FAQ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm |Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ |
Headset | - | FSA Orbit NO.57B | 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
Stem | - | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 50m |
Handlebar | - | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp | Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp |
Grips | - | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | ODI Elite Pro Lock On | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | ODI Elite Pro Lock On | ODI Elite Pro Lock On | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
Brakes | - | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano Pad Compatible | F: Tektro 180mm | R: Tektro 180mm | Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F: Shimano RT30 180mm | R: Shimano RT30 180mm | Shimano SLX 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F: Shimano RT64 180mm | R: Shimano RT64 180mm | Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F: Shimano RT30 180mm | R: Shimano RT30 180mm | Shimano SLX 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm | Shimano XT 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm | Shimano XTR 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT86 180mm | R: Shimano RT86 180mm |
Shifters | - | #N/A | Shimano Deore 12spd | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR |
Rear Derailleur | - | Shimano Deore 11spd | Shimano Deore 12spd | Shimano XT | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR |
Cranks & Chainring | - | Rocky Mountain Microdrive | 32T |Sram 76mm BCD | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mm | FSA Comet MegaExo HD | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mm | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm | FSA Comet MegaExo HD | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mm | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm | Shimano XT | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm | Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: All Sizes = 170mm |
Bottom Bracket | - | Rocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano Compatible | FSA BB92 24mm | FSA BB92 24mm | FSA BB92 24mm | FSA BB92 24mm | Shimano SM-BB71 | Race Face BB92 30mm |
Cassette | - | SunRace CSMS8 EA1 11-51T | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd | Shimano SLX 10-51T | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd | Shimano SLX 10-51T | Shimano XT 10-51T | Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T |
Chain | - | KMC X11-1 | Shimano M6100 | Shimano M7100 | Shimano M6100 | Shimano M7100 | Shimano M8100 | Shimano XTR 12s |
Front Hub | - | Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost | Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm | Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
Rear Hub | - | Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm | Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm | Shimano SLX Boost 148mm | Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm | Race Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° Engagement | Race Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° Engagement | DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet |
Spokes | - | 2.0 Stainless | 2.0 Stainless | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 | 2.0 Stainless | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 | DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0 |
Rims | - | Rocky Mountain TR25 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | Rocky Mountain 26XC Carbon | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl |
Tires | - | F: WTB Ranger Comp 29 x 2.3 | R: WTB Ranger Comp 29 x 2.3 | | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | | F: Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 | R: Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 | | F: Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 | R: Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 | |
Seatpost | - | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm | Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm |
Saddle | - | WTB Volt 142 | WTB Volt 142 | WTB Silverado Race 142 | WTB Volt 142 | WTB Silverado Race 142 | WTB Silverado Race 142 | WTB Silverado Carbon 142 | Carbon Rails |
Weight | 5.35 LBS|2.43 KGS | 33.9 LBS|15.4 KGS | 32.6 LBS|14.81 KGS | 30.8 LBS|14 KGS | 29.9 LBS|13.59 KGS | 28.2 LBS|12.81 KGS | 27.5 LBS|12.5 KGS | 24.6 LBS|11.18 KGS |
Notes | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. |
Price | $3,199 | $2,559 | $3,089 | $4,049 | $4,259 | $4,899 | $6,819 | $9,589 |
Details
Adjustable Geometry
Geometry
2022 Rocky Mountain Element
POS.1 Slack | |||||
Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 542 | 577 | 605 | 632 | 664 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.7 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 105 | 115 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 75.7 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 426 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 28 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
Reach (mm) | 397 | 425 | 450 | 475 | 505 |
Stack (mm) | 561 | 606 | 615 | 624 | 633 |
Standover Height (mm) | 769 | 810 | 808 | 806 | 804 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1127 | 1173 | 1202 | 1231 | 1265 |
POS.2 | |||||
Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 542 | 577 | 604 | 631 | 663 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.9 | 65.2 | 65.2 | 65.2 | 65.2 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 105 | 115 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 75.9 | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 426 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 26 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Reach (mm) | 400 | 427 | 452 | 477 | 507 |
Stack (mm) | 563 | 607 | 616 | 625 | 635 |
Standover Height (mm) | 770 | 811 | 809 | 807 | 805 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1127 | 1173 | 1202 | 1231 | 1265 |
POS.3 | |||||
Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 541 | 576 | 603 | 631 | 663 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.3 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 105 | 115 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.1 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 425 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 21 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Reach (mm) | 403 | 430 | 455 | 480 | 510 |
Stack (mm) | 565 | 609 | 618 | 627 | 636 |
Standover Height (mm) | 771 | 812 | 810 | 809 | 807 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1127 | 1173 | 1202 | 1231 | 1265 |
POS.4 Steep | |||||
Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 541 | 575 | 603 | 630 | 662 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.5 | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 105 | 115 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.5 | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 425 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 19 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
Reach (mm) | 405 | 433 | 458 | 483 | 513 |
Stack (mm) | 566 | 610 | 619 | 628 | 637 |
Standover Height (mm) | 772 | 813 | 811 | 810 | 808 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1127 | 1173 | 1202 | 1231 | 1265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
2022 Rocky Mountain Element