Bicycle Archive · Specification report2001 Rocky Mountain Element Race · 2000 Rocky Mountain Element Race
| Specification | 2001 Rocky Mountain Element Race | 2000 Rocky Mountain Element Race |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2001 | 2000 |
| Brand | Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Element Race | Element Race |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 35113 | 45537 |
| Original MSRP | $1,975.00 | $1,674.00 |
| Colors | Blue and Red, Holographic Black and Red | Flamboyant Yellow and Black, Lava Red and Black |
| Sizes | 15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5" | 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5" |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | Easton Ultralite | Easton Elite |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z-2 Atom Sport Air | Marzocchi Bomber Z3 M80, 3.15" travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Air Float R, 3.9" travel | Fox Air Float R, 3.9" travel |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Mountain Mix | Mountain Mix |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL | Shimano Deore LX |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm | Shimano Deore LX, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth | Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Sealed cartridge | Shimano cartridge, 113mm spindle |
| BB shell width | — | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32" | SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M515 SPD | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | SRAM ESP 7.0 brakes, Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL levers | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, SRAM 7.0 levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain Race Riser | Rocky Mountain Race Riser |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included | Not included |
| Stem | Race Face Prodigy | Rocky Mountain Cold Forged |
| Saddle | Selle Italia XO | Selle Italia XO |
| Seatpost | Race Face Prodigy, 26.8mm diameter | Rocky Mountain Cold Forged, 26.8mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano Deore Disk | Rocky Mountain Race Sealed |
| Rims | Mavic X221 | Mavic X221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight pull |
| Spoke nipples | — | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Maxxis Hard Drive Two One | 26 x 2.00" Geax Beaumont |
| Wheel size | — | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2001 Rocky Mountain Element Race | 2000 Rocky Mountain Element Race |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 mm | 1065 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.