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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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 $500 lower than 2023 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
- Data limitation
Published weights cannot be compared because the measurement conditions are missing or differ.
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.
Lowest0.63:1Highest3.20:1Total range510%
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
2023 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50
2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50
Overview
Model Year
2023
2021
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element Carbon 50
Element Carbon 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$5,299.00
$4,799.00
Colors
Black/Carbon, Green/Blue
Carbon/Gold
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
28.1 LBS|12.7 KGS
27.632 LBS|12.56 KGS
Frameset
Frame Construction
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 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
Fox 34 Float Performance 130mm | 44mm Offset
Fox 34 Step Cast Float Performance 120mm
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Fox Float DPS Performance
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano XT
Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm
Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette
Shimano SLX 10-51T
Shimano SLX 10-51T
Chain
Shimano M7100
Shimano M7100
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT66 180mm | R:Shimano RT66 180mm
Shimano SLX 2 Piston
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm 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 | 31.8 Clamp
Rocky Mountain Flat Top 760mm
Stem
Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m
Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | SM - MD= 60mm | LG - XL = 80mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race 142
WTB Silverado Race 142
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm | XL = 170mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
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 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.4
Rear Tire
Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Maxxis Ikon EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.35
Wheel Size
XS: 27.5″; SM/LG/MD/XL: 29″
29"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
455 mm
424 mm
Stack
618 mm
611 mm
Effective top tube
603 mm
591 mm
Head-tube angle
65.5°
69.2°
Seat-tube angle
76.5°
74.7°
Seat tube
420 mm
432 mm
Head tube
115 mm
103 mm
Chainstay / rear center
435 mm
438 mm
Wheelbase
1202 mm
1134 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
40 mm
38 mm
Standover height
810 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.