Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2003 Rocky Mountain Element
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,010.00
- Sizes
- 15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
- Colors
- Black
- Archive ID
- 39367
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Ultralite |
| Fork | Rock Shox Duke XC, 80mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, single crown |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float R, 3.6" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore FC-M510S, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-ES30, 113mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face Prodigy |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Race Face Prodigy |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Custom |
| Seatpost | MTN Lite, 26.8mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.