Rocky Mountain Element 70 RSL Bike - 2012 Carbon, 18in Review


Features
  • Frame Material: RMB FORM C13 high-modulus carbon fiber
    Suspension: SmoothLink
    Pivot Type: Angular Bushing Concept (ABC)
    Leverage Ratio:
    Rear Travel: 98 mm
    Geometry Adjustments:
    Rear Shock: Fox Float RP23 XV custom valved
    Headset:
    Accessory Cable Stops:
    ISCG Tabs:
    Fork:
    Front Travel: 100
    Rear Axle:
    Wheelset:
  • Rims: DT Swiss X 1600 Tubeless Ready
    Hubs: (rear) 135 x 10 mm DT Swiss X 1600 Star Ratchet Freewhub, (front) 100 x 10 mm DT Swiss X 1600
    Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
    Front Derailleur: Shimano XT 2 x 10
    Front Derailleur Mount: E type
    Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR 10 speed
    Shifters: Shimano Deore XT Dyna-Sys
    Crankset: Shimano XT Dyna-Sys
    Chain Rings: 38 x 26 T Shimano XT
  • Crank Arm Length: 170 mm 175 mm
    Pedals:
    Bottom Bracket: Shimano SMBB91 Press Fit
    Brake Levers: Formula R1X
    Brake Calipers: Formula R1X
    Front Rotor: 180 mm
    Rear Rotor: 160 mm
    Handlebar: Easton EA70
    Handlebar Width: 685 mm
    Handlebar Rise: low
    Grips: RMB lock-on
    Stem: Easton EA90
    Stem Length: 80 mm 110 mm
    Stem Angle: 0 deg
  • Chain: Shimano HG94
    Cassette: Shimano XT
    Tires: Maxxis Ikon
    Tire Size: 26 in x 2.2 in
    Valve Stem: Schrader
    Seatpost: Easton EA70
    Seatpost Diameter: 30.9 mm
    Seatpost Length: 350 mm
    Seat Collar:
    Saddle: fi'zi:k Gobi XM
    Cables / Housing:
    Compatible Components:
    Weight:
    Measured Effective Top-Tube Length:
    Recommended Use: cycling
  • Manufacturer Warranty:

Price: $5,249.99
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Product Description
If accessories like ergo bar ends, sports-drink filled water bottles, and one-piece speed suits make your spando-clad legs quiver in anticipation for cross-country endurance riding, you'll get along nicely with the Rocky Mountain Element 70 RSL. Miles roll effortless underneath the RSL's responsive, stable, and ultra-efficient carbon chassis, which comes complete with choice, top-shelve components aimed to enhance speed and conserve energy.SmoothLink Suspension places the rear pivot above the hub axle for a parallel chain torque line that results in minimal pedal feedback and an ultra-smooth pedal stroke Angular Bushing Concept (ABC) uses polymer bushings that ride on a tapered pivots for reduced flex, ultra-low maintenance, and smooth suspension action Rocky Mountain FORM carbon features stiff and strong monocoque construction with different weaves and layups for minimum weight and max strength Press-fit Shimano SMBB91 bottom bracket allows for a lighter, stiffer, and stronger bottom bracket interface Crisp-shifting Shimano XT 2 x 10 drivetrain provides refined gear ratios for better power transfer and conservation Fox 32 Float 100 FIT fork with Terralogic for hands-free adjustment from climbing efficiency to plush Hand-built DT Swiss X1600 wheelset offers fast acceleration and precise, flex-free handling Formula R1X hydraulic disc brakes provide consistent and powerful braking


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