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2001 Rocky Mountain Element Race

Velopedia Archive ID 35113

Overview

Model year2001
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelElement Race
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID35113
Original MSRP$1,975.00
ColorsBlue and Red, Holographic Black and Red
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi Z-2 Atom Sport Air
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Air Float R, 3.9" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetRace Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge
Rear cogs9-speed
ChainSRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPD

Brakes

BrakesSRAM ESP 7.0 brakes, Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRocky Mountain Race Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRace Face Prodigy
SaddleSelle Italia XO
SeatpostRace Face Prodigy, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore Disk
RimsMavic X221
SpokesDT stainless steel
Front tireMaxxis Hard Drive Two One

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1070 mm

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