Rocky Mountain

Element C50 XT Mountain Bike

For the days we still want to cover some distance but need a little more travel for side hits and technical descents, the Rocky Mountain Element puts us in our element. Combining a lightweight design, a short-travel platform, and exceptionally capable geometry, the Element brews the perfect storm of an XC bike. A slimmer top tube and upgraded pivot design take the Element's looks and capability to the next level, giving us a new frame profile and making for a more durable design. 120mm of Smoothlink suspension crushes technical climbs while remaining capable all over the mountain, and the lightweight platform combined with 29-inch wheels helps us skip over trail obstacles and maintain our speed. Rocky Mountain slapped the Element with size-specific tunes for optimal performance across all sizes, and revised suspension kinematics with a more linear progression. Rocky Mountain's Ride-4 adjustment system gives us four different settings that allow us to adjust our frame geometry to our riding style and the terrain for more capability. The Element has exceptionally slack frame geometry for a cross-country bike and sports a 65.5-degree headtube angle in the neutral setting to give us enhanced capability and confidence on the most aggressive XC courses. The long reach and wheelbase also help keep us composed in steep, aggressive terrain, and the 76.5-degree seat tube angle makes for a very efficient pedaling position for climbing. The Element is our choice for tight singletrack and flow trails.

The C50 XT build of the Rocky Mountain Element equips us with reliable, proven components for a steal of a price. Rocky Mountain's Smoothwall carbon frame offers a durable and lightweight chassis to shred on. Next, Shimano's proven XT 12-speed drivetrain ensures smooth and precise shifting. This builds rolls on WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 rims laced with a Race Face Trace rear hub for exceptional performance and engagement at an entry-level price. The Fox Float 34 Performance fork with 130mm of travel rides high in its travel but soaks up any bigger hits on the way down, while the Fox Float Performance rear shock combines a light overall weight with a super supportive and tunable air spring for all-mountain performance.

*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level, If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.