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2001 Rocky Mountain Element Race · 2000 Rocky Mountain Element Race

Specification2001 Rocky Mountain Element Race2000 Rocky Mountain Element Race
Overview
Model year20012000
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelElement RaceElement Race
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3511345537
Original MSRP$1,975.00$1,674.00
ColorsBlue and Red, Holographic Black and RedFlamboyant Yellow and Black, Lava Red and Black
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston UltraliteEaston Elite
ForkMarzocchi Z-2 Atom Sport AirMarzocchi Bomber Z3 M80, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Air Float R, 3.9" travelFox Air Float R, 3.9" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SLShimano Deore LX
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore LX, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teethRace Face Prodigy, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeShimano cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPDShimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
BrakesSRAM ESP 7.0 brakes, Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL leversShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, SRAM 7.0 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRocky Mountain Race RiserRocky Mountain Race Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRace Face ProdigyRocky Mountain Cold Forged
SaddleSelle Italia XOSelle Italia XO
SeatpostRace Face Prodigy, 26.8mm diameterRocky Mountain Cold Forged, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore DiskRocky Mountain Race Sealed
RimsMavic X221Mavic X221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steelDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight pull
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tireMaxxis Hard Drive Two One26 x 2.00" Geax Beaumont
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Rocky Mountain Element Race2000 Rocky Mountain Element Race
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1070 mm1065 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.