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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2001 Rocky Mountain Element Team SC had an original MSRP $1,410 lower than 2003 Rocky Mountain Element Team Sc.
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.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.67:1Total range567%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.75; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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 Team Sc
2001 Rocky Mountain Element Team SC
Overview
Model Year
2003
2001
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element Team Sc
Element Team SC
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$5,260.00
$3,850.00
Colors
Red/White
White and red
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton SC7000 Scandium aluminum
Easton SC7000/6061 T6
Fork
Rock Shox Sid Team with R/L, 80mm travel
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 X- Fly, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RL, 3.6" travel
Fox Air Float RC, 3.6" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano XTR Dual Control STI
SRAM ESP 9.0 SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
SRAM ESP 9.0 SL
Crankset
Shimano XTR M960, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face NEXT LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano XTR integral, 116mm spindle
Race Face Titanium, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-7701, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Time ATAC Carbon
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR Disc Brake brakes, Shimano XTR Dual Control STI levers
Avid Single Digit Magnesium brakes, SRAM ESP 9.0 SL levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Race Face Thermo SP
1 1/8" threadless RaceFace Thermo SP
Handlebar
Easton Monkey Lite SL
Easton CT-2 carbon
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Race Face Deus
Race Face SyStem
Saddle
Selle Italia Custom SLR
Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost
Easton CT2, 26.8mm diameter
Easton CT2, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Spinergy Cyclone
Shimano WH-M535
Rims
Spinergy XYClone, 32-hole
Shimano WH-M535
Spokes
Spinergy PBO fiber, straight gauge
Shimano WH-535 Stainless Steel
Front Tire
26 x 1.75" Hutchinson Scorpion
26 x 1.90" Maxxis Minotaur 380
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
43 mm
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.