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2003 Rocky Mountain Element

Velopedia Archive ID 39367

Overview

Model year2003
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelElement
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID39367
Original MSRP$2,010.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Ultralite
ForkRock Shox Duke XC, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
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
CranksetShimano Deore FC-M510S, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES30, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore disc
RimsMavic X223 Disc, 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
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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