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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Rocky Mountain Element 70.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2005 Rocky Mountain Element 70
2004 Rocky Mountain Element 70
Overview
Model Year
2005
2004
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Element 70
Element 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$2,799.00
Colors
Silver/Black
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Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 Ultralite
Easton Ultralite FS Taperwall
Fork
Fox FX Terralogic, 100mm travel
Rock Shox Duke Race, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Single
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP3, 100" travel
Fox Float RL with ProPedal
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT Dual Control
Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
RaceFace Deus X-Type
Shimano Deore XT
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Deus X-Type
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73
Pedals
Not included
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT Dual Control levers
Shimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Plus
Handlebar
Easton EA70
Easton EA-70 Monkey Bar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Easton EA70
Easton EA-70
Saddle
Selle Italia C2
Custom Selle Italia C2
Seatpost
Easton EA70
Easton EA70
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano XTR disc
Front: Shimano Deore XT 03 disc, Rear: Shimano Deore XT disc
Rims
Mavic XC717 Disc, 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
DT Competition
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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71°
Seat-tube angle
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73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
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425 mm
Wheelbase
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1070 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.