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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 has 31 mm more reach than 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 in the selected sizes.
More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.
- Handling
2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 has a 3.7° slacker head-tube angle than 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 in the selected sizes.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Equipment
2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 has 10 mm more front travel than 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 had an original MSRP $900 lower than 2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.62:1Highest3.20:1Total range520%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 2.4″ + 29-inch.
Lowest0.63:1Highest3.20:1Total range510%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 29×2.35.
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
2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50
2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50
Overview
Model Year
2026
2021
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element Carbon 50
Element Carbon 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$5,699.00
$4,799.00
Colors
Grey/Black/White, Green/Beige
Carbon/Gold
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
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27.632 LBS|12.56 KGS
Frameset
Frame Construction
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | SMOOTHLINK SL™ Suspension | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 120mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 100mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Fork
RockShox Pike Select 130mm | Charger RC Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
Fox 34 Step Cast Float Performance 120mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm |Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Fox Float DPS Performance
Drivetrain
Shifters
Sram Eagle 90 Transmission
Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur
Sram Eagle 90 Transmission
Shimano XT
Crankset
Sram Eagle 70 | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel
Bottom Bracket
Sram BB92 DUB Wide
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette
Sram XS-1270 Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Shimano SLX 10-51T
Chain
Sram Eagle 70 Transmission
Shimano M7100
Brakes
Brakes
Sram Motive Bronze 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Shimano SLX 2 Piston
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 6.5mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 8.0mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Rocky Mountain Flat Top 760mm
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 50mm
Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | SM - MD= 60mm | LG - XL = 80mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race 142 | Cromoly Rails
WTB Silverado Race 142
Seatpost
Tranz X +RAD2.0 Adjustable Dropper Post | 30mm Adjustment | Alloy MMX Lever | 30.9mm | XS = 120mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 170mm | LG = 200mm | XL = 230mm
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm | XL = 170mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Ratchet LN
Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0 | 28H
WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 Tubeless / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Front Tire
Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4
Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.4
Rear Tire
Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4
Maxxis Ikon EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.35
Wheel Size
29"
29"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
455 mm
424 mm
Stack
618 mm
611 mm
Effective top tube
591 mm
591 mm
Head-tube angle
65.5°
69.2°
Seat-tube angle
77°
74.7°
Seat tube
420 mm
432 mm
Head tube
110 mm
103 mm
Chainstay / rear center
435 mm
438 mm
Wheelbase
1207 mm
1134 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
40 mm
38 mm
Standover height
813 mm
821 mm
Wheel size
29
29
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.