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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Rocky Mountain Element Race
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,759.00
- Sizes
- 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
- Colors
- Black/yellow
- Weight
- 27.6
- Archive ID
- 65871
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Elan 3 |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy XC |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Fox Vanilla, 1.5" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic (clipless) |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | RMB aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | RMB aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Italia |
| Seatpost | RMB aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims DW 6000, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.