2011 Rocky Mountain Element

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Rocky Mountain Element High-quality carbon is one thing, but high-quality carbon in a great design is another. The Element 50 MSL features Rocky Mountain's high modulus FORMcarbon. Using monocoque construction techniques, they've created a frame that is both strong and light. Add meticulously selected componentry and what you have is a cross-country bike hot and ready for action.Features: SmoothLink suspension: Placing the rear pivot above the rear hub axle keeps the average chain torque line parallel to the lower link (the line between main pivot and rear pivot) and eliminates pedal bob ABC Pivot Technology: The patent-pending Angular Bushing Concept (ABC) pivots are lighter, more durable, and laterally stiffer (105%) than a cartridge bearing. Plus, they need almost no maintenance just clean the contact surfaces from time to time. FORM tubing: A line of high-performance tubing that pushes the limits of tube and frame design to create the frames unique riding feel. Rocky Mountain engineers control every shape, wall thickness, tapers, flares, and bends in each and every tube. Frame: RMB FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon Smoothwall Monocoque Fox Float RL Custom Valved rear shock; 120mm travel w/ Rebound, ProPedal, Lockout controlsFork: Fox 32 F120 RL; 120mm travel; Tapered steerer Lockout, ReboundComponents: Headset: FSA Orbit no.42 Integrated Stem: Race Face Evolve Sterling 6 x 70-120mm Handlebar: Race Face Evolve 3/4 Rise 31.8mm x 680mm x 9 Sweep Brakes: Formula RX Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm Brake Levers: Formula RX Reach Adjust Shifters: Shimano SLX Rapid Fire 10spd Derailleurs: Shimano SLX E-Mount 10spd front; Shimano XT 10spd rear Cranks & Chainrings: Shimano SLX 170-175mm; 42/32/24T; 10spd Bottom Bracket: Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit Pedals: N/A Cassette: Shimano HG81-10; 11-34T; 10spd Chain: Shimano HG74 10spd Seat Post: Race Face Evolve 30.9mm Saddle: fi'zi:k Gobi XMWheels: Hubs (FR): DT Swiss X 1800 / RWS Hubs (RR): DT Swiss X 1800 SL Freehub / RWS Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Rims: DT Swiss X 1800 Tubeless Compatible Tires: Continental X King Kevlar 2.2Geometry (in mm) Size Top Tube Standover Head Angle Seat Angle 15 540 736 69.5 73.5 16.5 565 736 69.5 73.5 18 585 736 69.5 73.5 19 605 736 69.5 73.5 20.5 630 736 69.5 73.5