Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 · 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50
| 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 |
| Archive ID | 900000858 | 900004763 |
| Original MSRP | $5,699.00 | $4,799.00 |
| Colors | GREY/BLACK/WHITE; GREEN/BEIGE | CARBON/GOLD |
| Sizes | SM; MD; LG; XL | SM; MD; LG; XL |
| Weight | — | 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" |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 | 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | MD · 29″ · POS.3 | MD · 29″ · POS.5 Neutral |
| 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.