2022 Rocky Mountain Element

Cover ground all day without holding back.

You want an incredibly versatile, purpose-built cross country bike? It's the newest Rocky Mountain Element. It's light, stiff, fast, smooth and precise, with new levels of climbing efficiency. Find your element. Progressive geometry puts it in a totally different league than other XC models.

A lengthened wheelbase helps you descend fast and charge through the most technical sections of singletrack. No matter how rough it gets, the ride is more comfortable than you can ever imagine. You can also have 27.5" or 29" wheels depending on the frame size. Miles and miles of adventures await!

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Available Colors

2022 Rocky Mountain Element in Grey/Black

2022 Rocky Mountain Element in Orange/Orange

Specifications Specifications

Build Kit	Frameset	Alloy 10	Alloy 30	Alloy 50	Carbon 30	Carbon 50	Carbon 70	Carbon 90
Frame	SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 120mm Travel.	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	130mm
Rear Travel	120mm	120mm	120mm	120mm	120mm	120mm	120mm	120mm
Shock	Fox Float DPS Factory \| 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	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 \| 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 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 \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 760mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 35 Clamp	Race Face Next R \| 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	-	#N/A	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 & Chainring	-	Rocky Mountain Microdrive \| 32T \|Sram 76mm BCD \| 24mm Spindle \| Crank Length: XS = 165mm \| SM - XL = 170mm	FSA Comet MegaExo HD \| 32T \| 24mm Spindle \| Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm \| SM - XL = 170mm	Race Face Aeffect C" \| 32T Steel \| 24mm Spindle \| Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm \| SM - XL = 170mm	FSA Comet MegaExo HD \| 32T \| 24mm Spindle \| Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm \| SM - XL = 170mm	Race Face Aeffect C" \| 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 C" \| 32T \| 30mm Spindle \| Crankarm Length: All Sizes = 170mm
Bottom Bracket	-	Rocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano Compatible	FSA BB92 24mm	FSA BB92 24mm	FSA BB92 24mm	FSA BB92 24mm	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	-	Shimano MT410 \| 15mm Boost	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	-	Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm	Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm	Shimano SLX Boost 148mm	Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm	Race Face Trace Boost 148mm \| 10° Engagement	Race Face Trace Boost 148mm \| 10° Engagement	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 Ranger Comp 29 x 2.3 \| R: WTB Ranger Comp 29 x 2.3 \|	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 Silverado Race 142	WTB Volt 142	WTB Silverado Race 142	WTB Silverado Race 142	WTB Silverado Carbon 142 \| Carbon Rails
Weight	5.35 LBS\|2.43 KGS	33.9 LBS\|15.4 KGS	32.6 LBS\|14.81 KGS	30.8 LBS\|14 KGS	29.9 LBS\|13.59 KGS	28.2 LBS\|12.81 KGS	27.5 LBS\|12.5 KGS	24.6 LBS\|11.18 KGS
Notes	We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.	We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.	We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.	We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.	We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.	We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.	We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.	We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.
MSRP	$3,199	$2,559	$3,089	$4,049	$4,259	$4,899	$6,819	$9,589

Highlighted Features of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Element

Adjustable Geometry

Personalize your riding experience with the RIDE-4 adjustable geometry system and two-position rear axle. There are four possible configurations with one rotating chip.

SMOOTHLINK Suspension

It's efficient yet supple when you're pedaling across a wide range of gears. The controlled end-stroke and rate-curve feel more capable than you'd expect.

Form Alloy

Each tube is made with the most premium materials, and serves a specific purpose within the frame. Ensuring optimal strength, weight, and ride quality.

Smoothwall Carbon

Made with one of the world's most sophisticated carbon processes for industry-leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability.

Mount Options

The lower bottle mounts have two positions, so you can mount the lower bottle closer or further from your hand.

Geometry Details by Size Geometry Details by Size

POS.1 Slack

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)	542	577	605	632	664
Head Tube Angle (deg)	64.7	65	65	65	65
Head Tube Length (mm)	90	105	115	125	135
Seat Tube Angle (deg)	75.7	76	76	76	76
Seat Tube Length (mm)	355	380	420	445	480
Rear Centre (mm)	426	436	436	436	436
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)	28	47	47	47	47
Reach (mm)	397	425	450	475	505
Stack (mm)	561	606	615	624	633
Standover Height (mm)	769	810	808	806	804
Wheelbase (mm)	1127	1173	1202	1231	1265

POS.2

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)	542	577	604	631	663
Head Tube Angle (deg)	64.9	65.2	65.2	65.2	65.2
Head Tube Length (mm)	90	105	115	125	135
Seat Tube Angle (deg)	75.9	76.2	76.2	76.2	76.2
Seat Tube Length (mm)	355	380	420	445	480
Rear Centre (mm)	426	435	435	435	435
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)	26	43	43	43	43
Reach (mm)	400	427	452	477	507
Stack (mm)	563	607	616	625	635
Standover Height (mm)	770	811	809	807	805
Wheelbase (mm)	1127	1173	1202	1231	1265

POS.3

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)	541	576	603	631	663
Head Tube Angle (deg)	65.3	65.5	65.5	65.5	65.5
Head Tube Length (mm)	90	105	115	125	135
Seat Tube Angle (deg)	76.1	76.5	76.5	76.5	76.5
Seat Tube Length (mm)	355	380	420	445	480
Rear Centre (mm)	425	435	435	435	435
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)	21	40	40	40	40
Reach (mm)	403	430	455	480	510
Stack (mm)	565	609	618	627	636
Standover Height (mm)	771	812	810	809	807
Wheelbase (mm)	1127	1173	1202	1231	1265

POS.4 Steep

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)	541	575	603	630	662
Head Tube Angle (deg)	65.5	65.8	65.8	65.8	65.8
Head Tube Length (mm)	90	105	115	125	135
Seat Tube Angle (deg)	76.5	76.8	76.8	76.8	76.8
Seat Tube Length (mm)	355	380	420	445	480
Rear Centre (mm)	425	435	435	435	435
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)	19	36	36	36	36
Reach (mm)	405	433	458	483	513
Stack (mm)	566	610	619	628	637
Standover Height (mm)	772	813	811	810	808
Wheelbase (mm)	1127	1173	1202	1231	1265