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2002 Rocky Mountain Element

Velopedia Archive ID 91487

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelElement
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91487
Original MSRP$1,975.00
ColorsBlue/Chrome, Red/Chrome
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight28.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi MXR, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum
Rear shockFox Float R, 3.6" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetRace Face Prodigy ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Taperlock ISIS, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPD

Brakes

BrakesAvid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRMB Carbon
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemRace Face Prodigy
SaddleSelle Italia Custom
SeatpostMTN Lite, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore disc
RimsMavic X139, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light
Wheel size26" wheels

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.