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Key differences
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- Gearing
2002 Rocky Mountain Element has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2003 Rocky Mountain Element.
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%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
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
2003 Rocky Mountain Element
2002 Rocky Mountain Element
Overview
Model Year
2003
2002
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element
Element
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,010.00
$1,975.00
Colors
Black
Blue/Chrome, Red/Chrome
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
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28.6 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Ultralite
Easton Ultralite
Fork
Rock Shox Duke XC, 80mm travel
Marzocchi MXR, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum
Rear Shock
Fox Float R, 3.6" travel
Fox Float R, 3.6" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT GS
Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset
Shimano Deore FC-M510S, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Prodigy ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES30, 113mm spindle
Race Face Taperlock ISIS, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic levers
Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Race Face Prodigy
RMB Carbon
Stem
Race Face Prodigy
Race Face Prodigy
Saddle
Selle Italia Custom
Selle Italia Custom
Seatpost
MTN Lite, 26.8mm diameter
MTN Lite, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore disc
Shimano Deore disc
Rims
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Mavic X139, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1070 mm
1070 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 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.