Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 86968
| Model year | 1999 |
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| Brand | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Element Race |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 86968 |
| Original MSRP | $1,616.00 |
| Colors | Chrome Blue/Sky White, Chrome Green/Lazer Black |
| Sizes | 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5" |
| Weight | 27.1 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Easton Elite |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 Light, 2.75" travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Air Vanilla Float, 3.6" travel |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano, 110mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | RMB Competition XC clipless |
| Brakes | Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
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| Handlebar | Aluminum, butted |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Italia XO |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 580 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.