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2007 Rocky Mountain Element 70 · 2009 Rocky Mountain Element 70

Specification2007 Rocky Mountain Element 702009 Rocky Mountain Element 70
Overview
Model year20072009
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelElement 70Element 70
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9558218819
Original MSRP$3,199.00—
Colors—White/Blue
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminumRMB FORM 7005 Aluminum w/carbon seatstays
ForkFox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travelFox 32 F100RL, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium/steel, single crownMagnesium/aluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RP23, 100mm travelFox Float RPL, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano XTShimano XT
ShiftersShimano XT Rapid FireShimano XT Rapid Fire
Front derailleurShimano XTShimano XT
Rear derailleurShimano XTRShimano XTR
CranksetRace Face Deis X-Type, 22/32/44 teethRace Face Deus X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Deus X-TypeRace Face Deus X-Type
Cassette—Shimano XT
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano HG73-9, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano HG73
Pedals—Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
BrakesShimano XT brakes, Shimano XT leversShimano XT Disc brakes, Shimano XT hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA Orbit1 1/8" FSA Orbit MX
HandlebarEaston EA70Easton EC70 Monkey Lite XC low rise
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemEaston EA70Easton EA70 OS
SaddleSelle Italia C2Fi'zi:k Nisene
SeatpostEaston EC70Easton EC70, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano XTFront: Shimano XT, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Shimano XT disc
RimsMavic XC717 DiscMavic XC717 Disc
SpokesDT Competition stainless steelDT Swiss Competition
Front tire26 x 2.25" IRC Mibro Marathon26" Hutchinson Python
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.