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2004 Rocky Mountain Element 70

Velopedia Archive ID 30831

Overview

Model year2004
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelElement 70
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID30831
Original MSRP$2,799.00
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano Deore XT
Bottom bracketShimano Deore XT
Rear cogs9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG73
PedalsShimano PD-M520 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Plus
HandlebarEaston EA-70 Monkey Bar
StemEaston EA-70
SaddleCustom Selle Italia C2
SeatpostEaston EA70

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT 03 disc, Rear: Shimano Deore XT 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 22, 2026.