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2005 Rocky Mountain Element 70 · 2004 Rocky Mountain Element 70

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Element 702004 Rocky Mountain Element 70
Overview
Model year20052004
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelElement 70Element 70
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9350530831
Original MSRP—$2,799.00
ColorsSilver/Black—
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20"15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 UltraliteEaston Ultralite FS Taperwall
ForkFox FX Terralogic, 100mm travelRock Shox Duke Race, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownSingle
Rear shockFox Float RP3, 100" travelFox Float RL with ProPedal
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT Dual ControlShimano Deore XT
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT
CranksetRaceFace Deus X-TypeShimano Deore XT
Bottom bracketRace Face Deus X-TypeShimano Deore XT
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG73
PedalsNot includedShimano PD-M520 SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT Dual Control leversShimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Plus
HandlebarEaston EA70Easton EA-70 Monkey Bar
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemEaston EA70Easton EA-70
SaddleSelle Italia C2Custom Selle Italia C2
SeatpostEaston EA70Easton EA70
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano XTR discFront: Shimano Deore XT 03 disc, Rear: Shimano Deore XT disc
RimsMavic XC717 Disc, 32-holeMavic X223 Disc
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steelDT Competition
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Rocky Mountain Element 702004 Rocky Mountain Element 70
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—73.5°
Chainstay / rear center—425 mm
Wheelbase—1070 mm

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