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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Rocky Mountain Element Team Only
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $3,999.00
- Sizes
- 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
- Colors
- Red/yellow
- Weight
- 25.2
- Archive ID
- 62508
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Elan 3 |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy SL |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Fox Alps-5R, 1.5" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Grip Shift/Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 9.0 |
| Crankset | Race Face, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Turbine, 113 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-M90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic WCS titanium clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Race Face Real Seal |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros |
| Saddle | WTB SST, titanium rails, w/kevlar sides |
| Seatpost | Syncros titanium, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Sunn Brubz II |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims XC, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.