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Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 970 (2012)
General
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Brand | Rocky Mountain |
Model | ELEMENT 970 |
Size | 15.5", 17", 18.5", 20", 21.5" |
Color | White/ Red |
Bottom bracket | Sram Press Fit GXP |
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Brake levers | Formula R1X MixMaster |
Brakes | Formula R1X Hydraulic Disc 180mm |
Cassette | Sram PG-1070 12-36T 10spd |
Crankset | Sram S2210 Carbon 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd |
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 SID RL 29 15mm |
Frame type | FORMª 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABCª Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. |
Front derailleur | Sram X7 E Mount 2x10spd |
Headset | Cane Creek Forty Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
Hub front | DT Swiss 370 15mm Axle |
Hub rear | DT Swiss 350 Star Ratchet Freehub 12 x 142mm E Thru |
Rear derailleur | Sram X0 10spd |
Recommended for | XC riding and racing |
Rims type | DT Swiss X 470 29" Tubeless Ready |
Saddle | fi'zi:k Gobi XM |
Shifters | Sram X9 Matchmaker Triggers 2x10spd |
Shock type | RockShox Monarch RT3 Custom Valved |
Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
Stem | Easton EA90 6¡ 70-110mm |
Tires | Maxxis Folding F: Ikon 29" x 2.2" / R: Aspen 29" x 2.1" |