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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Rocky Mountain Element 10 and 2013 Rocky Mountain Element 10.
- Gearing
2013 Rocky Mountain Element 10 has a 11% lower climbing ratio than 2012 Rocky Mountain Element 10.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.61:1Highest4.00:1Total range655%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
2012 Rocky Mountain Element 10
2013 Rocky Mountain Element 10
Overview
Model Year
2012
2013
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element 10
Element 10
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain Dual Suspension
Colors
White/Blue
Black/Red
Sizes
15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
FORM 7005 Aluminum
FORM 7005 Aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox XC32 TK Coil
RockShox XC32 TK Coil 120mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Ario R
RockShox Monarch RL
Drivetrain
Shifters
SRAM X5 9spd
SRAM X5
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX
SRAM X7
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X5
SRAM X5
Crankset
SRAM X5 44/32/22t
FSA Gamma Drive 44/32/22t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Pfgxp
FSA MegaExo Press Fit
Cassette
Shimano HG30 9spd 11-32t
SRAM PG 1030 11x36T
Rear Cogs
—
3x10 Speeds
Chain
Shimano HG-53
SRAM PC 1031
Pedals
—
Alloy Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M446 180/160
Avid Elixir 1
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek 10 Series
Cane Creek Ten IS
Handlebar
Easton Lo Rise
Rocky Mountain Riser
Stem
Easton
Rocky Mountain
Saddle
SDG Bel Air RL
Rocky Mountain XC
Seatpost
Easton
Rocky Mountain XC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M66 center lock disc Shimano RM66 Disc CL
—
Front Tire
Kenda Small Block 8 26x2.1
Continental X King 26
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.