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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2023 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 has 31 mm more reach than 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 in the selected sizes.
More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.
- Handling
2023 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 has a 3.7° slacker head-tube angle than 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 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 90 has 10 mm more front travel than 2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90 had an original MSRP $1,850 lower than 2023 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90.
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: 29×2.35.
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
2021 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90
2023 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 90
Overview
Model Year
2021
2023
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element Carbon 90
Element Carbon 90
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$7,849.00
$9,699.00
Colors
Carbon/Gold
Green/Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight
25.08 LBS|11.4 KGS
24.6 LBS|11.1 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 130mm | 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 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT86 180mm | R:Shimano RT86 180mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
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
Race Face Next 760mm
Race Face Next | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | SM - MD= 60mm | LG - XL = 80mm
Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 50m
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 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″
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.