Rocky Mountain Element 930 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,599$
Weight | 13.51 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 95mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Gold TK 29 Solo Air
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RL Custom Valved
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Direct Mount 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore E Mount 3x10spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore Rapid Fire 3x10spd
Cassette
Shimano HG62 11-36T 10spd
Crank
Shimano M552 170-175mm 42/32/24T 3x10spd
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Press Fit
Chain
Shimano HG54 10spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
Rims
Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
Tires
Continental Folding F: X King 29\" x 2.2\" / R: Race King 29\" x 2.2\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M505 Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M505
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain L7 7° x 70-100mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Flat Wide Ø31.8mm x 700mm x 9° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain XC Kraton
Headset
Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC
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 930 belongs to the Rockymountain Element model. 77 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Element bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Element 930 2015 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2599$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Element 999 RSL 2015, is the most expensive and costs 10499$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2015 for 2599$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Element 930 price is 36.43% more expensive.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Rocky Mountain Element 930 it’s weighing 13.51 kg (29.78 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 8.95% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Element 930 components
Fork
The Element 930 comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Gold RL fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
Rocky Mountain Element 930 bike has the RockShox Monarch RL Custom Valved model installed, and has a travel of 95mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on Element 930 are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Element 930 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.