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Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 70 MSL (2012)
General
| Product Category | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | ELEMENT 70 MSL |
| Size | 15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5" |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SMBB91 Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Brake levers | Shimano XT Integrated Spec |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 11-34T 10spd |
| Crankset | Shimano XT 170-175mm 42/32/24T 10spd |
| 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 | Fox 32 Float 120 RL FIT 15mm |
| Frame type | FORMª C13 Hi Mod Carbon Smoothwall Monocoque. ABCª Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XT E Mount 10spd |
| Headset | Cane Creek Forty Series: IS41mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered |
| Hub front | DT Swiss X 1600 15mm Axle |
| Hub rear | DT Swiss X 1600 Star Ratchet Freehub / RWS QR |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT 10spd |
| Recommended for | XC riding and racing |
| Rims type | DT Swiss X 1600 Tubeless Ready |
| Saddle | fi'zi:k Gobi XM |
| Shifters | Shimano XT Rapid Fire 10spd Integrated Spec |
| Shock type | Fox Float RP23 XV Custom Valved |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Stem | Easton EA90 10¡ x 80-110mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon Folding 2.2 |
