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2004 Rocky Mountain Element 50

Velopedia Archive ID 30830

Overview

Model year2004
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelElement 50
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID30830
Original MSRP$2,299.00
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite FS Taperwall
ForkRock Shox Duke SL, 100mm travel
Fork materialSingle
Rear shockFox Float RL with ProPedal

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetRace Face Evolve XC
Bottom bracketRace Face ISIS
Rear cogs9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG53
PedalsShimano PD-M520 SPD

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRace Face Evolve
StemRace Face Evolve
SaddleCustom Selle Italia Fokus
SeatpostRace Face Evolve

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano HB-M525 Disc
RimsMavic X223 Disc
SpokesDT Competition
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python
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 23, 2026.