Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2024 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 · 2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70
| Specification | 2024 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 | 2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Brand | Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Element Carbon 70 | Element Carbon 70 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain |
| Archive ID | 900004660 | 900004658 |
| Original MSRP | $7,899.00 | $6,819.00 |
| Colors | Carbon/Black | CARBON/BLACK; ORANGE/ORANGE |
| Sizes | SM; MD; LG; XL; XS | SM; XS; LG; MD; XL |
| Weight | 26.8 LBS|12.1 KGS | 27.5 LBS|12.5 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-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle |
| Frame material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm | Charger RC3 Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 130mm | FIT4 Damper | 44mm Offset |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | Sram AXS Wireless Pod Controller | Shimano XT |
| Rear derailleur | Sram GX Transmission Wireless | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Sram X0 Transmission Alloy | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm | Shimano XT | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm |
| Bottom bracket | Sram BB92 DUB Wide | Shimano SM-BB71 |
| Cassette | Sram GX Transmission 10-52T | Shimano XT 10-51T |
| Chain | Sram GX Transmission | Shimano M8100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Sram G2 RSC 4 Piston | Resin Pads | Shimano XT 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E ZS44|56 | Durable 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 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM Carbon 780mm | Rocky Mountain AM | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50mm | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race 142 | WTB Silverado Race 142 |
| Seatpost | OneUp Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 120mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 180mm | XL = 210mm | Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Front: Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet | Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: Race Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° Engagement |
| Rims | Rocky Mountain 26XC Carbon / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | 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 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/MD/LG/XL: 29″ | XS: 27.5″; SM/LG/MD/XL: 29″ |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2024 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 | 2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | MD · 29″ · POS.3 | MD · 29″ · POS.3 |
| Reach | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Stack | 618 mm | 618 mm |
| Effective top tube | 603 mm | 603 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 65.5° | 65.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Seat tube | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Head tube | 115 mm | 115 mm |
| Chainstay / rear center | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 mm | 1202 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Standover height | 810 mm | 810 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 7, 2026.