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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
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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.
Lowest0.62:1Highest3.20:1Total range520%
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
2025 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 99
2024 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 99
Overview
Model Year
2025
2024
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element Carbon 99
Element Carbon 99
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$11,999.00
$12,499.00
Colors
White/Grey/Grey
Blue/Black/Silver
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
26.4 LBS|12 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-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Fork
RockShox Sid Ultimate Flight Attendant 120mm | Auto-Adjust Flight Attendant Damper | 29 = 42mm Offset
RockShox Sid Ultimate Flight Attendant 120mm | Auto-Adjust Flight Attendant Damper | 29 = 42mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm |Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Shifters
Sram AXS Pod Ultimate Controller
Sram AXS Wireless Pod Controller
Rear Derailleur
Sram XX Eagle Transmission Wireless
Sram XX Transmission Wireless
Crankset
Sram XX Transmission Carbon | 32T | Power Meter | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
Sram XX Transmission Carbon w/ Power Meter | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Sram BB92 DUB Wide
Sram BB92 DUB Wide
Cassette
Sram XX Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Sram XX Transmission 10-52T
Chain
Sram XX Transmission
Sram XX Flattop T-Type
Brakes
Brakes
Sram Level Ultimate Stealth 4 Piston | Resin Pads
Sram G2 Ultimate 4 Piston | Resin Pads
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Hellbender 70 | Sealed Stainless Bearings | ZS44|ZS56
Cane Creek Hellbender 70 | ZS44|56 | Sealed Hellbender Bearings
Handlebar
Race Face ERA | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Race Face Next R | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 50mm
Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Fusion Form 142 | Titanium Rails
WTB Silverado Carbon 142 | Carbon Rails
Seatpost
Rock Shox Reverb AXS Wireless Post | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Rock Shox Reverb AXS Wireless Post | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Front: 29 = DT Swiss XRC 1501 Carbon | 27.5 = XMC 1501 Carbon; Rear: 29 = DT Swiss XRC 1501 Carbon | 27.5 = XMC 1501 Carbon
Rims
—
29 = DT Swiss XRC 1501 Carbon | 27.5 = XMC 1501 Carbon
Spokes
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29 = DT Swiss XRC 1501 Carbon | 27.5 = XMC 1501 Carbon
Front Tire
Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4
Rear Tire
Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4
Wheel Size
XS: 27.5″; SM/MD/LG/XL: 29″
XS: 27.5″; SM/MD/LG/XL: 29″
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
455 mm
455 mm
Stack
618 mm
618 mm
Effective top tube
591 mm
603 mm
Head-tube angle
65.5°
65.5°
Seat-tube angle
77°
76.5°
Seat tube
420 mm
420 mm
Head tube
110 mm
115 mm
Chainstay / rear center
435 mm
435 mm
Wheelbase
1207 mm
1202 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
40 mm
40 mm
Standover height
813 mm
810 mm
Wheel size
29
29
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.