2026 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 Bike

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Specifications

Product
Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 70 Bike
Model Year
2026
Intended Use
Cross Country
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
XS (Slackest, Steepest)
SM (Slackest, Steepest)
MD (Slackest, Steepest)
LG (Slackest, Steepest)
XL (Slackest, Steepest)
Sizes Additional Info
• XS has 27.5" wheels; SM-XL have 29" wheels


• Geometry adjustable via four-position RIDE-4 flip chip at rear shock mount


• Measurements with 2 values represent RIDE-4 geometry's Slackest and Steepest configurations; see Rocky Mountain's website for intermediate RIDE-4 geometry values


• All specifications listed are with 130mm travel fork


• Standover height is measured 200mm in front of the bottom bracket
Wheel Size
27.5" (650b)
29"
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
SMOOTHWALL carbon front and rear triangles, molded chainstay and lower down tube protection
Rear Travel
120mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT Factory, Kashima coating, size-specific tune, 190mm length x 45mm stroke
Fork
FOX FLOAT 34 SL Factory, GRIP X damper, Kashima coating, 44mm offset
Fork Travel
130mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset
FSA Orbit No.57E, sealed stainless steel bearings, ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine, 20mm rise, 8° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter
Width: 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-XL)
Stem
Rocky Mountain XC, 50mm length, 0° rise, 35mm bar clamp
Grips
ODI Elite Pro, lock-on
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT Trail, 4-piston, metal pads
Rotors: Shimano
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore XT
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT M8250 Di2, 12-speed, electronic wireless
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT M8250 Di2, 12-speed, electronic wireless
ISCG Tabs
None
Chainguide
None
Cranks
Shimano Deore XT Alloy, 24mm spindle
Length: 165mm (XS/SM), 170mm (MD-XL)
Chainrings
Shimano Deore XT, 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT500, 92mm press-fit
Pedals
None
Chain
Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth
Rims
DT Swiss M 1900 Alloy
Hubs
DT Swiss, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with MICRO SPLINE driver
Spokes
DT Swiss wheelset
Tires
Maxxis Rekon, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing, TR, 2.4" WT
Saddle
WTB Solano Fusion Form, chromoly rails, 142mm width
Seatpost
TranzX +RAD 2.0 dropper, adjustable travel, alloy remote lever with I-Spec EV mounting bracket
Drop: 90-120mm (XS), 120-150mm (SM), 140-170mm (MD), 170-200mm (LG), 200-230mm (XL)
Seatpost Diameter
30.9mm
Seatpost Clamp
Single bolt, 34.9mm
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
12mm x 148mm (Boost)
Max. Tire Size
2.6"
Bottle Cage Mounts
One (27.5") or two (29") inside front triangle, plus accessory mounts under top tube
Colors
Ziggy Stardust/Black Dog/Pour Some Sugar On Me, Pour Some Sugar On Me/Mr. Roboto/Iron Man, Snakebite/Champagne Supernova
Warranty
5 years frame; 1 year paint, decals, and frame hardware
Weight
 
Miscellaneous
• XS has 27.5" wheels; SM-XL have 29" wheels
• SMOOTHLINK SL Flex Pivot rear suspension design
• Geometry and suspension rate adjustable via four-position RIDE-4 flip chip at rear shock mount
• Internal cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Frame weight: 4.004 lbs (1.82 kg)
Price
$7,299.00
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