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2005 Rocky Mountain Element 70 · 2006 Rocky Mountain Element 70

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Element 702006 Rocky Mountain Element 70
Overview
Model year20052006
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelElement 70Element 70
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9350510899
ColorsSilver/Black—
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20"—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 UltraliteAluminum
ForkFox FX Terralogic, 100mm travelFOX FX Terralogic, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RP3, 100" travelFox Float RP3
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT Dual ControlShimano Deore XT STI
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
CranksetRaceFace Deus X-TypeRace Face Deus X-Type
Bottom bracketRace Face Deus X-TypeRace Face Deus X-Type
Rear cogs9-speed—
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot includedCrank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT Dual Control leversShimano Deore XT brakes, Shimano Deore XT STI levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit Carbon
HandlebarEaston EA70Easton EA70
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemEaston EA70Easton EA70
SaddleSelle Italia C2Selle Italia X2
SeatpostEaston EA70Easton EA70
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano XTR discShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic XC717 Disc, 32-holeMavic XC717 Disk
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steelDT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.