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Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 10 (2012)
General
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Brand | Rocky Mountain |
Model | ELEMENT 10 |
Size | 15.0", 16.5", 18.0", 19.0", 20.5" |
Color | White / Blue |
Bottom bracket | Sram Press Fit GXP |
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Brake levers | Shimano BL-M446 |
Brakes | Shimano BR-M446 Hydraulic Disc 160mm |
Cassette | Shimano HG30-9 11-32T |
Crankset | Sram X5 170-175mm 44/32/22T |
Features | ABC Pivots
Our patent pending Angular Bushing Concept™ (ABC) pivots represent a paradigm shift in high performance suspension linkage in the most literal sense. ABC ™ pivots consist of an angular contact polymer bushing which rotates on a tapered alloy pivot. By carefully controlling the tolerance of these pieces, we are able to specify a torque value on the pivot and can eliminate binding, which has been, until now, impossible. The more you tighten a typical bushing system, the more the pivot will bind. Not so with ABC™ Pivots. And get this; they’re lighter, more durable, and laterally stiffer than a cartridge bearing. On element we saved 120 grams by switching to ABC™ pivots while increasing rear end pivot stiffness by 105 percent. Yes, you read that correctly; ABC™ pivots are 105% stiffer than a sealed cartridge bearing. Plus, they need almost no maintenance– just clean the contact surfaces from time to time. |
Fork type | RockShox XC32 TK Coil |
Frame type | FORMª 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABCª Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. |
Front derailleur | Shimano SLX E Mount |
Headset | Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Reducer |
Hub front | Shimano RM66 Centerlock |
Hub rear | Shimano RM66 Centerlock |
Pedals | RMB AM Flats |
Rear derailleur | Sram X5 |
Recommended for | XC riding and racing |
Rims type | Alex ACE17 |
Saddle | SDG Bel Air RL |
Shifters | Sram X5 Triggers 9spd |
Shock type | RockShox Ario R |
Spokes | Stainless |
Stem | Easton 8¡ x 75-115mm |
Tires | Kenda Small Block 8 2.1" |