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The Element is the rocket ship cross-country bike in Rocky Mountain’s lineup. Over the years, however, cross-country has changed, and with it, the demands of the machine. The updated Rocky Mountain Element is well suited for whatever comes racing its way. Whether skin suits, baggies, racing, or exploration, the new Rocky Mountain Element is lighter, faster, and ready to rip. (All Photos: Rocky Mountain) What is it – Rocky Mountain Element
The Element is Rocky Mountains cross-country ripper. It’s the most spandex of the Rocky lineup (minus the Solo Gravel), and its ethos is speed, agility, and versatility. Riding on the range with the Element At its core, the Element is a cross-country race bike, but with 130mm of front and 120mm of rear travel, it’s slowly creeping up the down-country category.
The newest iteration picks up where the previous one left off. It boasts a lighter frame, updated suspension kinematics, and size-specific tuning. The Rocky Mountain design team added unique gear-carrying solutions and extra water bottle capacity to the Element, giving it a longer leash for adventure and all-day exploration. Rocky Mountain Element C70 green and yellow What’s New?
The most notable parts of the new Element are the suspension and frame. The updated Element uses Rocky Mountain Smoothlink SL Flex Pivot suspension. It ushers in a new flex stay design that Rocky Mountain calls the […]
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