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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2013 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL and 2011 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL.

  2. Gearing

    2013 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2013 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL42/32/24T · 11–36T
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2011 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL42/32/24T · 11–34T · 10-speed
Lowest0.71:1Highest3.82:1Total range541%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.0 mphHighest gear27.0 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.2; rear size isn’t listed.

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.

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Specification
2013 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL
2011 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL
Overview
Model Year
2013
2011
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element 70 MSL
Element 70 MSL
Bicycle Type
Mountain Dual Suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
Carbon/Red
Red/white
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Carbon
Frame Material
FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon
RMB FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon
Fork
Fox 32 Float 26 FIT CTD 120mm
Fox 32 F120 RL FIT, 120mm travel
Rear Shock
Fox Float CTD
Fox Float RP23, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT 42/32/24
Shimano XT, 42/32/24t teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Press Fit
Shimano SMBB91 Press fit
Cassette
Shimano XT 11x36t
Shimano XT
Rear Cogs
3x10 Speeds
10-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG94
Shimano HG94
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT
Formula R1 disc brakes, Formula R1 reach adjust levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Forty IS
FSA Orbit No. 42
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine
Face Race Deus 3/4
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Race Face Turbine
Race Face Deus
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC Light
Fi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seatpost
Race Face Turbine
Race Face Deus, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
DT Swiss X1600
Rims
—
DT Swiss X1600
Spokes
—
DT Swiss Competition
Front Tire
Continental X King 26
26 x 2.2'' Continental X King
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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