Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2011 Rocky Mountain Element 50

Velopedia Archive ID 23671

Overview

Model year	2011
Brand	Rocky Mountain
Model	Element 50
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	23671
Colors	White/black
Sizes	15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	Aluminum
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	RockShox Reba RL, 100mm travel
Rear shock	Fox Float RL, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano SLX RapidFire
Front derailleur	Shimano SLX
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT
Crankset	Shimano SLX, 42/32/24t teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano SLX Hollowtech II
Cassette	Shimano HG81
Rear cogs	10-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG74

Brakes

Brakes	Formula RX Hydraulic Disc brakes, Formula RX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	FSA Orbit MX
Handlebar	Easton EA50 Lo Rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Easton 6 degrees
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seatpost	Easton EA50, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: DT Swiss, Rear: DT Swiss X1800
Rims	DT Swiss X1800
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition
Front tire	26 x 2.2'' Continental Race King
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.