Rocky Mountain Element 950 RSL 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,899$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 95mm -
Fork Manitou
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Groupset XT, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
Suspension Fork
Manitou Marvel Pro. 100mm. TPC Absolute+ Damper / Compression / Lockout / Rebound / 15mm HexLock Axle / Tapered Steerer
Rear Shock
Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 95mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT E Mount 2x10spd
Shift Levers
Shimano XT Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
Cassette
Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
Crank
Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Press Fit Team XC
Chain
Shimano HG54 10spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Rear Hub
Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
Rims
Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition
Tires
Maxxis Ikon Folding 29\" x 2.2\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT I-Spec Shifter Mount
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face 6° x 70-100mm
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve Flat Wide Ø31.8mm x 720mm x 9° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
Cane Creek Fifteen Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain XC 30.9mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.35 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm |
| Front Center | 624 mm | 655 mm | 678 mm | 704 mm | 730 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 92 mm | 85 mm | 86 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 586.1 mm | 596.8 mm | 606.3 mm | 615.7 mm | 629.9 mm |
| Reach | 382.2 mm | 403.1 mm | 423.4 mm | 445.7 mm | 466.7 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 552 mm | 576 mm | 599 mm | 624 mm | 649 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.6 ° | 70.6 ° | 70.6 ° | 70.6 ° | 70.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1091 mm | 1114 mm | 1140 mm | 1166 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Standover Height | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Element 950 RSL completes the Rockymountain Element model. 77 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2015, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Rocky Mountain Element 930 2015 has a starting price of 2599$. Rocky Mountain Element 999 RSL 2015 on the other hand is the most expensive at 10499$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Rocky Mountain Element 950 RSL price was 3899$. In conclusion, this bike price is 104.67% higher than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Element 950 RSL comes factory-installed with the Manitou fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race, with a travel distance of 95mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Element 950 RSL 2015, has a 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Element 950 RSL has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.