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Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 30 Mountain Bike
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Balancing lightweight cross-country efficiency and technical precision, the Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 30 offers a supremely confident ride in technical terrain and high-speed singletrack.
Key Details
Wheel Size
S: 29 inches
M: 29 inches
L: 29 inches
XL: 29 inches
Fork Travel
130 millimeters
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
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- SMOOTHWALLâ„¢ carbon uses one of the world's most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry-leading stiffness-to-weight ratio, ride quality and durability
- Smoothlink SL suspension aims to provide maximum traction and comfort in all situations; flexstay design optimizes the flex to behave like 4-bar Smoothlink suspension designs
- The Rocky Mountain suspension philosophy is centered on ride characteristics that balance efficiency, comfort and traction to achieve the legendary Rocky Mountain ride feel
- The RIDE-4â„¢ adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a single Allen key: 4 configurations are possible thanks to 1 rotating chip
- Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support and end-stroke progressiveness
- Rocky Mountain design team does custom shock tunes based on real-world field testing and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes
- Size-specific chainstay lengths offer a balanced ride across all frame sizes
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
View all Rocky Mountain Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL Carbon |
| Step-Through | No |
| Mountain Bike Style | Cross-country |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z2 Float EVOL Rail 130 mm; 44 mm offset |
| Fork Travel | 130 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float Performance; sealed bearing eyelet; 20x8 mm F hardware; all sizes = 190 x 45 mm; size-specific tuning |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore; 32T; 24 mm spindle; crankarm length: XS-SM = 165 mm, MD-XL = 170 mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBMT500 |
| Shifters | Shimano XT |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano MT4120 4 piston, resin pads |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT4120 4 piston, resin pads |
| Rims | WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0; 28H; tubeless setup; sealant included |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500, 15 mm boost |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500 boost 148 mm |
| Wheel Size | S: 29 inches M: 29 inches L: 29 inches XL: 29 inches |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready; Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready; tubeless setup; sealant included |
| Tire Width | 2.4 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM; XS = 760 mm, SM-XL = 780 mm width; 25 mm rise; 9 degrees backsweep; 5 degrees upsweep; 31.8 mm clamp |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC; 5 degrees rise; all sizes = 50 mm |
| Seat Post | X-Fusion Manic Composite 30.9 mm; XS-SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race 142, steel rails |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E; sealed 36 degrees x 45 degrees bearings; 30.2 x 41 x 7.1 mm upper; 40 x 51.8 mm x 7.5 mm lower; 1.5 in. crown race |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 |
| Weight | 29 lbs. 6.4 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
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| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'8" - 5'2" | 5'2" - 5'7" | 5'6" - 5'10" | 5'9" - 6'2" | 6'1" - 6'6" |
| Reach | 397 | 425 | 450 | 475 | 505 |
| Stack | 561 | 606 | 615 | 624 | 633 |
| Effective Top Tube | 542 | 577 | 605 | 632 | 664 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 355 | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Standover Height | 769 | 810 | 808 | 806 | 804 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 105 | 115 | 125 | 135 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 64.7 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75.7 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1173 | 1202 | 1231 | 1265 |
| Chainstay | 426 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
