Rocky Mountain Element 999 RSL Frame 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,799$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Frame summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Rear 95mm -
Suspension Full
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
Rear Shock
Fox Float Remote CTD Kashima Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 95mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings
Drivetrain
Front Derailleur
E Type Low Direct Mount S3 (not included)
Bottom Bracket
Press Fit BB92 (not included)
Cockpit
Headset
IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom (not included)
Seat
Seatpost
30.9mm (not incuded)
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 999 RSL Frame is part of the Rockymountain Element model. There are 77 frames that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Element frames models from 2015, by clicking here.
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.
Crosscountry frames average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry frame is 1689$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry frame, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal frame do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2799$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry frame to this one, you will see that Element 999 RSL Frame price is 65.72% higher.
Element 999 RSL Frame components
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this frame is Fox Float Remote CTD Kashima Custom, with a travel distance 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. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.