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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Rocky Mountain Element 30 and 2013 Rocky Mountain Element 30.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2012 Rocky Mountain Element 30
2013 Rocky Mountain Element 30
Overview
Model Year
2012
2013
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element 30
Element 30
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain Dual Suspension
Colors
Red
Blue
Sizes
15, 16.5, 18, 19
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
FORM 7005 Aluminum
FORM 7005 Aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Recon Gold TK
RockShox Recon Gold TK 120mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Ario RL
RockShox Monarch RL
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Deore 10spd
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX
Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Shimano M552 42/32/24t
Shimano M552 42/32/24t
Bottom Bracket
SMBB71
Shimano Press Fit
Cassette
Shimano HG62 10spd 11-36t
Shimano HG62 11x36t
Rear Cogs
—
3x10 Speeds
Chain
Shimano HG-54
Shimano HG54
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M505 160/180
Avid Elixir 3
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek 10 Series
Cane Creek Ten IS
Handlebar
Easton Lo Rise
Race Face Riser
Stem
Easton
Race Face
Saddle
SDG Bel Air RL
Rocky Mountain XC Light
Seatpost
Easton
Race Face
Wheels & Tires
Rims
Shimano MT15
—
Front Tire
Maxxis Ikon 26x2.2
Continental X King 26
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.