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Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL (2014)

General

Product Category
Brand Rocky Mountain
ModelElement 970 RSL
SizeS, M, L, Xl, 2 X
ColorBlack/Red/White

Specific

Bottom bracketRace Face Press Fit Team XC
Brake leversShimano XT I-Spec Shifter Mount
Brake rotorShimano, 180mm
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
CassetteShimano HG-81 11-36T 10spd
ChainShimano HG75 10spd
CranksetRace Face Turbine 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
FeaturesSMOOTHLINK™ Suspension: Our patented SMOOTHLINK™ Suspension design keeps suspension fully active and reduces pedal-bob. Designed to shine on singletrack climbs, it stays active-yet-neutral to maintain traction while climbing. By placing the rear chainstay pivot above the rear axle we keep the average chain torque line parallel to the lower link (the line between main pivot and rear pivot); this widens the gear range where pedaling neither compresses nor stiffens the suspension. It also allows us to fine-tune our bikes' end-stroke characteristics, preventing riders from blowing through travel and experiencing harsh bottom-outs. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon: By using a rigid internal mold as opposed to traditional air bladders, SMOOTHWALL™ eliminates any excess resin or fibers, resulting in the stiffest, lightest construction possible. Multiple types of carbon placed in specific locations maximize stiffness and impact resistance while minimizing overall weight. ABC™ Pivots: Our Angular Bushing Concept (ABC™) pivots rotate on a tapered alloy insert, eliminating binding. They weigh less than half the weight of a typical bearing system — 20 grams lighter per pivot, for 120 grams of weight savings on a six-pivot frame. ABC™ Pivots are also twice as stiff as typical bearing systems and require less maintenance to boot! Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal "Stealth" Dropper Post Routing Internal Shock Remote Routing
Fork typeFox 32 Float 29 100 FIT Dual Remote CTD, 100mm. FIT Damper / Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
Frame typeSMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Frame/ ABC™ Pivots/ Tapered Head Tube/ Press Fit BB/ Internal Cable Routing/ Internal "Stealth" Dropper Post Routing/ Internal Shock Remote Routing
Front derailleurShimano XT E Mount 2x10spd
HeadsetCane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
Hub frontShimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Hub rearShimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
Rear derailleurShimano XTR Shadow Direct Mount 10spd
Recommended forXC Race
Rims typeStan's ZTR Crest Tubeless Ready
SaddleWTB Silverado Race SL
ShiftersShimano XT Rapid Fire I- Spec 2x10spd
Shock typeFox Float Dual Remote CTD Custom Race Valved, SMOOTHLINK™ Design 95mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings
SpokesDT Swiss Competition
StemRace Face Turbine 6° x 70-100mm
TiresContinental Folding F: X King 29" x 2.2" / R: Race King 29" x 2.2"
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