Rocky Mountain Element 930 2014
2014 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" |
Model Overview
Element 930 is a Rockymountain Element model. Rocky Mountain launched 77 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Element bikes models from 2014, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Element 930 2014 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2599$. Rocky Mountain Element 999 RSL 2014 on the other hand costs 8299$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2014 and its price was 2599$. In conclusion, this bike price is 36.43% higher than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
a bit heavier than average, Element 930 has a weight of 13.51 kg (29.78 lbs). In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 8.95% less than Element 930.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
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, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Monarch RL Custom Valved, 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
When it comes to wheels, the Element 930 bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. 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 930 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.