- Frame
- 7005 aluminum
- Groupset
- Mountain Mix
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Key differences
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- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Rocky Mountain Element 10 and 2007 Rocky Mountain Element 10.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2008 Rocky Mountain Element 10
2007 Rocky Mountain Element 10
Overview
Model Year
2008
2007
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element 10
Element 10
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,499.00
Colors
Black
Laser Red, Patriot Blue
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MX LO, 105mm travel
Marzocchi MX Pro, 105mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Aluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float R
Fox Float R PP, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano FCM-442
Shimano Deore
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-ES25
Cassette
Shimano Deore
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
Shimano HG53-9, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG53-9
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505
Shimano PD-M505
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 3 brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Avid Juicy 3 brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Fsa
Fsa
Handlebar
Mtn XC Riser
Easton EA30
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
RMB as-009
Easton EA30
Saddle
WTB Rocket V
Rmb
Seatpost
RMB SP-353
Easton EA30
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M475
Shimano M475
Rims
WTB SX24
Alex DP-17
Spokes
DT Champion stainless steel
DT Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB Exi Wolf
26 x 2.25" IRC Mibro Marathon
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.