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2013 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL · 2011 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL

Specification2013 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL2011 Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL
Overview
Model year20132011
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelElement 70 MSLElement 70 MSL
Bicycle typeMountain Dual SuspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID921305123668
ColorsCarbon/RedRed/white
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5"
Frameset
Frame construction—Carbon
Frame materialFORM C13 Hi Mod CarbonRMB FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon
ForkFox 32 Float 26 FIT CTD 120mmFox 32 F120 RL FIT, 120mm travel
Rear shockFox Float CTDFox Float RP23, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
Component group—Mountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XTShimano XT Rapid Fire
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XT
CranksetShimano Deore XT 42/32/24Shimano XT, 42/32/24t teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Press FitShimano SMBB91 Press fit
CassetteShimano XT 11x36tShimano XT
Rear cogs3x10 Speeds10-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano HG94Shimano HG94
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XTFormula R1 disc brakes, Formula R1 reach adjust levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetCane Creek Forty ISFSA Orbit No. 42
HandlebarRace Face TurbineFace Race Deus 3/4
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemRace Face TurbineRace Face Deus
SaddleRocky Mountain XC LightFi'zi:k Gobi XM
SeatpostRace Face TurbineRace Face Deus, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—DT Swiss X1600
Rims—DT Swiss X1600
Spokes—DT Swiss Competition
Front tireContinental X King 2626 x 2.2'' Continental X King
Wheel size—26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.