Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Rocky Mountain Element T.O.

Velopedia Archive ID 72872

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Rocky Mountain
Model	Element T.O.
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	72872
Original MSRP	$3,729.00
Colors	Red/white
Sizes	16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight	25.2 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded
Frame material	Easton HBO Elite aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Air Vanilla, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR
Shifters	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset	Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Race Face Taperlock
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M747 SPD

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 Air aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Syncros Hinge
Saddle	Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost	Race Face XY

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano XTR
Rims	Sun Rims 0 XC
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Hutchinson Chameleon
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	580 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.