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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 had an original MSRP $480 lower than 2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70.
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.
Lowest0.63:1Highest3.20:1Total 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: 2.4″ + 29-inch.
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
2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70
2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70
Overview
Model Year
2022
2026
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element Carbon 70
Element Carbon 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$6,819.00
$7,299.00
Colors
Carbon/Black, Orange/Orange
Grey/Black/White, White/Grey/Grey, Green/Beige
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
27.5 LBS|12.5 KGS
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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 | SMOOTHLINK SL™ Suspension | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 120mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Fork
Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 130mm | FIT4 Damper | 44mm Offset
Fox 34 SL Factory 29 130mm | GRIP X Damper | 44mm Offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Fox Float Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano XT
Shimano XT Di2 Wireless
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT Di2 Wireless
Crankset
Shimano XT | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm
Shimano XT | 32T | 24mm Spindle | 176mm Q-Factor | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BB71
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette
Shimano XT 10-51T
Shimano XT 10-51T
Chain
Shimano M8100
Shimano M8100
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm
Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads
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 | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 6.5mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 8.0mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Race Face Turbine | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m
Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 50mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race 142
WTB Solano Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails
Seatpost
Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
Tranz X +RAD2.0 Adjustable Dropper Post | 30mm Adjustment | Alloy I-Spec EV Lever | 30.9mm | XS = 120mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 170mm | LG = 200mm | XL = 230mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: Race Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° Engagement
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Rims
WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
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Spokes
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
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Front Tire
Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4
Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4
Rear Tire
Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 |
Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4
Wheel Size
XS: 27.5″; SM/LG/MD/XL: 29″
29"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
455 mm
455 mm
Stack
618 mm
618 mm
Effective top tube
603 mm
591 mm
Head-tube angle
65.5°
65.5°
Seat-tube angle
76.5°
77°
Seat tube
420 mm
420 mm
Head tube
115 mm
110 mm
Chainstay / rear center
435 mm
435 mm
Wheelbase
1202 mm
1207 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
40 mm
40 mm
Standover height
810 mm
813 mm
Wheel size
29
29
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.