Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 · 2024 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90
| Specification | 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 | 2024 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Brand | Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Element Carbon 90 | Element Carbon 90 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain |
| Archive ID | 900004904 | 900004701 |
| Original MSRP | $7,849.00 | $9,699.00 |
| Colors | Carbon/Gold | Beige/Grey |
| Sizes | SM; MD; LG; XL | SM; MD; LG; XL; XS |
| Weight | 25.08 LBS|11.4 KGS | 26.2 LBS|11.9 KGS |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 100mm 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 | Fox 34 Step Cast Float Factory 120mm | Fox 34 Float Factory 29 | XS = 120mm | SM - XL = 130mm | GRIP2 Damper | 44mm Offset |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Fox Float DPS Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | Shimano XTR | Shimano XTR |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | 32T | Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: All Sizes = 170mm |
| Bottom bracket | Race Face BB92 30mm | Race Face BB92 30mm |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T | Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano XTR 12s | Shimano XTR 12s |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano XTR 2 Piston | Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Cane Creek Hellbender 70 | ZS44|56 | Sealed Hellbender Bearings |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next 760mm | Race Face Next R | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | SM - MD= 60mm | LG - XL = 80mm | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 50mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Team 142 | Titanium Rails | WTB Silverado Carbon 142 | Carbon Rails |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm | XL - XXL = 175mm | Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | Front: Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet |
| Rims | Race Face ARC 25 / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl | Rocky Mountain 26XC Carbon / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6/1.8 | DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0 |
| Front tire | Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.4 | Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Ikon 3C Maxx Speed EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.35 | Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 |
| Wheel size | 29" | XS: 27.5″; SM/MD/LG/XL: 29″ |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 | 2024 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | MD · 29″ · POS.5 Neutral | MD · 29″ · POS.3 |
| Reach | 424 mm | 455 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 618 mm |
| Effective top tube | 591 mm | 603 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 69.2° | 65.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74.7° | 76.5° |
| Seat tube | 432 mm | 420 mm |
| Head tube | 103 mm | 115 mm |
| Chainstay / rear center | 438 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134 mm | 1202 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 38 mm | 40 mm |
| Standover height | 821 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 11, 2026.