ES 2023 Rocky Mountain Element
The perfect mix of lightweight XC power and technical precision.
You know why it's called the 2023 Rocky Mountain Element? Because when you ride it, you'll be in your XC element. This bike was purpose-built for fast climbs and even faster descents. And hitting those straight or winding paths at top speed, coming out the other side with total confidence.
Subtly aggressive geometry and a lengthened wheelbase bring you more speed than you ever thought possible. RIDE-4 systems lets you fine-tune the geometry and suspension on every outing. It's a SMOOTHLINK suspension, which is supple and efficient across all gears. The pedaling efficiency is also no joke. What you've always dreamed of for ruling the mountains.
A more compliant frame offers more comfort than ever, and still the same incredible speed. Plenty of room for two water bottles to keep you hydrated all day long. Finally, the two new colors were inspired by the trails. That means you'll be one with nature while having the most fun on two wheels. It's time for the best XC riding on the newest Element!
Key Details
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Available In
Alloy & Carbon
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Designed For
Cross Country
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Front Travel
130mm
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Rear Travel
120mm
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Wheel Size
27.5" & 29"
Specifications
2023 Rocky Mountain Element
| Build Kit | Alloy 10 | Alloy 30 | Alloy 50 | Carbon 30 | Carbon 50 | Carbon 70 | Carbon 90 |
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 120mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle | FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 120mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle | FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 120mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver 130mm | 27.5 = 42mm Offset | 29 = 51mm Offset | RockShox Recon Gold 130mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Performance 130mm | 44mm Offset | Marzocchi Z2 Float EVOL Rail 130mm | 44mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Performance 130mm | 44mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 130mm | FIT4 Damper | 44mm Offset | Fox 34 Float Factory 130mm | 44mm Offset |
| Front Travel | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm |
| Rear Travel | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm |Size-Specific tune in FAQ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm |Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float DPS Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57B | Retainer Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 50m |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp | Rocky Mountain AM | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp | Race Face Next | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | ODI Elite Pro Lock On | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | ODI Elite Pro Lock On | ODI Elite Pro Lock On | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano Pad Compatible | F:Tektro 180mm | R:Tektro 180mm | Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F:Shimano RT30 180mm | R:Shimano RT30 180mm | Shimano SLX 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F:Shimano RT64 180mm | R:Shimano RT64 180mm | Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F:Shimano RT30 180mm | R:Shimano RT30 180mm | Shimano SLX 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT66 180mm | R:Shimano RT66 180mm | Shimano XT 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT66 180mm | R:Shimano RT66 180mm | Shimano XTR 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT86 180mm | R:Shimano RT86 180mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 11spd | Shimano Deore 12spd | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 11spd | Shimano Deore 12spd | Shimano XT | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR |
| Cranks & Chanring | Rocky Mountain Microdrive | 32T |Sram 76mm BCD | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mm | Shimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm | Shimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm | Shimano XT | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm | Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: All Sizes = 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Rocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano Compatible | Shimano SM-BBMT500 | Shimano SM-BBMT500 | Shimano SM-BBMT500 | Shimano SM-BBMT500 | Shimano SM-BB71 | Race Face BB92 30mm |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 EA1 11-51T | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd | Shimano SLX 10-51T | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd | Shimano SLX 10-51T | Shimano XT 10-51T | Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | Shimano M6100 | Shimano M7100 | Shimano M6100 | Shimano M7100 | Shimano M8100 | Shimano XTR 12s |
| Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm | Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm | Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D462 Sealed Boost 148mm | Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm | Shimano SLX Boost 148mm | Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet | DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet |
| Spokes | 2.0 Stainless | 2.0 Stainless | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 | 2.0 Stainless | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 | DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0 |
| Rims | Rocky Mountain TR25 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Compatible - Tape / Valves / Sealant Not Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl | Rocky Mountain 26XC Carbon | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl |
| Tires | F: WTB Trail Boss Comp 29 x 2.4 // R: WTB Trail Boss Comp 29 x 2.4 | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | F: Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 // R: Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 | F: Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 // R: Maxxis Rekon WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready 2.4 |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm | Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142 | WTB Volt 142 | WTB Volt Race 142 | WTB Volt 142 | WTB Silverado Race 142 | WTB Silverado Race 142 | WTB Silverado Carbon 142 | Carbon Rails |
| Price | $2,699 | $3,299 | $4,099 | $4,499 | $5,299 | $6,999 | $9,699 |
Details
RIDE-4 Adjustment System
Geometry
2023 Rocky Mountain Element
| 27.5" in XS | ||||
| Ride-4 Setting | Pos.1 Slack | Pos.2 | Pos.3 | Pos.4 Steep |
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 542 | 542 | 541 | 541 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.7 | 64.9 | 65.3 | 65.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 75.7 | 75.9 | 76.1 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 355 | 355 | 355 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 426 | 426 | 425 | 425 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 28 | 26 | 21 | 19 |
| Reach (mm) | 397 | 400 | 403 | 405 |
| Stack (mm) | 561 | 563 | 565 | 566 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 769 | 770 | 771 | 772 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1127 | 1127 | 1127 | 1127 |
| 29" in SM / MD / LG / XL | ||||
| Ride-4 Setting | Pos.1 Slack | Pos.2 | Pos.3 | Pos.4 Steep |
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 577 / 605 / 632 / 664 | 577 / 604 / 631 / 663 | 576 / 603 / 631 / 663 | 575 / 603 / 630 / 662 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65 / 65 / 65 / 65 | 65.2 / 65.2 / 65.2 / 65.2 | 65.5 / 65.5 / 65.5 / 65.5 | 65.8 / 65.8 / 65.8 / 65.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 / 115 / 125 / 1235 | 105 / 115 / 125 / 135 | 105 / 115 / 125 / 135 | 105 / 115 / 125 / 135 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76 / 76 / 76 / 76 | 76.2 / 76.2 / 76.2 / 76.2 | 76.5 / 76.5 / 76.5 / 76.5 | 76.8 / 76.8 / 76.8 / 76.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 / 420 / 445 / 480 | 380 / 420 / 445 / 480 | 380 / 420 / 445 / 480 | 380 / 420 / 445 / 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 436 / 436 / 436 / 436 | 435 / 435 / 435 / 435 | 435 / 435 / 435 / 435 | 435 / 435 / 435 / 435 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 47 / 47 / 47 / 47 | 43 / 43 / 43 / 43 | 40 / 40 / 40 / 40 | 36 / 36 / 36 / 36 |
| Reach (mm) | 425 / 450 / 475 / 505 | 427 / 452 / 477 / 507 | 430 / 455 / 480 / 510 | 433 / 458 / 483 / 513 |
| Stack (mm) | 606 / 615 / 624 / 633 | 607 / 616 / 625 / 635 | 609 / 618 / 627 / 636 | 610 / 619 / 628 / 637 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 810 / 808 / 806 / 804 | 811 / 809 / 807 / 805 | 812 / 810 / 809 / 807 | 813 / 811 / 810 / 808 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1173 / 1202 / 1231 / 1265 | 1173 / 1202 / 1231 / 1265 | 1173 / 1202 / 1231 / 1265 | 1173 / 1202 / 1231 / 1265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
2023 Rocky Mountain Element
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What's the warranty on this bike?
The Rocky Mountain Element includes a 5-year warranty that's transferable to second owners.
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Can the frame hold a water bottle?
Yes, carbon and alloy frames include 2 possible water bottle mount positions, so the frames can hold not just one but up to two water bottles!
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What's the RIDE-4 adjustment system?
The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows you to fine-tune the bike's geometry manually even while on the trail. It requires a single Allen key to work. The system enables four different configurations.