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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Rocky Mountain Element 70.
- Identity & price
2004 Rocky Mountain Element 70 had an original MSRP $400 lower than 2007 Rocky Mountain Element 70.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
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.
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
2004 Rocky Mountain Element 70
2007 Rocky Mountain Element 70
Overview
Model Year
2004
2007
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element 70
Element 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,799.00
$3,199.00
Colors
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Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Ultralite FS Taperwall
Aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Duke Race, 100mm travel
Fox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Aluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RL with ProPedal
Fox Float RP23, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT
Race Face Deis X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore XT
Race Face Deus X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73
Shimano HG73-9, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
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Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers
Shimano XT brakes, Shimano XT levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Plus
FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Easton EA-70 Monkey Bar
Easton EA70
Stem
Easton EA-70
Easton EA70
Saddle
Custom Selle Italia C2
Selle Italia C2
Seatpost
Easton EA70
Easton EC70
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore XT 03 disc, Rear: Shimano Deore XT disc
Shimano XT
Rims
Mavic X223 Disc
Mavic XC717 Disc
Spokes
DT Competition
DT Competition stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python
26 x 2.25" IRC Mibro Marathon
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
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Seat-tube angle
73.5°
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Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
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Wheelbase
1070 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.