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2006 Rocky Mountain Element 70 · 2008 Rocky Mountain Element 70

Specification2006 Rocky Mountain Element 702008 Rocky Mountain Element 70
Overview
Model year20062008
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelElement 70Element 70
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID1089914239
Colors—Gun Metal/White
Sizes—15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminumFORM 7005 aluminum/Carbon seatstays
ForkFOX FX Terralogic, 100mm travelFox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownSingle
Rear shockFox Float RP3Fox Float RP23
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain mixShimano XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT STIShimano XT
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XT
Rear derailleurShimano XTRShimano XTR Shadow
CranksetRace Face Deus X-TypeRace Face Deus X-Type
Bottom bracketRace Face Deus X-TypeRace Face Deus X-Type
Cassette—Shimano XT
Rear cogs—9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano HG-73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCrank Brothers Egg Beater CXCrank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT brakes, Shimano Deore XT STI leversShimano XT Disc brakes, Shimano XT hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit CarbonFSA Orbit
HandlebarEaston EA70Easton EC70 OS Carbon
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemEaston EA70Easton EA70 OS
SaddleSelle Italia X2WTB Shadow V
SeatpostEaston EA70Easton EC70
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XTShimano XT
RimsMavic XC717 DiskShimano XT
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steel—
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC26 x 2.00" Hutchinson
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.