Rocky Mountain Element Mountain Bike Review
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At Outdoor Demo on Tuesday I got to ride two Rocky Mountain bikes back-to-back--the Thunderbolt and Element--to see where one leaves off and the other takes over. While each bike has a...
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Colton Lock here checking in from Outerbike in Moab, UT with Joe from Rocky Mountain. We are taking a look at the 2017 Element which has been redesigned to appeal to those looking...
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The Element has long been Rocky Mountain's purpose-built cross country race machine, first appearing in their catalog in 1996. Over the past two decades Rocky has tweaked, updated, and overhauled the Element...
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May 24, 2016
Cons: None as of yet
Recommendation: Awesome bike , quick on and off the trails
September 22, 2014
Pros: Lightning fast
Superb handling
Best build fame quality
Nibble and light!!!!!!!
Cons: 2012 has SRAM brakes - compleat rubbish.
New 2015 great but not much up on 2012. It is hard to beat.
Recommendation: Get a 999 if you mid or pro rider. If you don't have the $$ for a new one the 2012 is the same brilliant unbeatable bike and a very good price - remove the SRAM and throw in the trash can and replace with other.
September 6, 2013
Pros: Light weight full suspension cross country race oriented bike.
Cons: Flexy chainstay
Considerable brake chatter on stutter bumps
Recommendation: Decent race oriented FS bike. Suspension style is still used by different manufacturers and is still viable.
Was better when I upgrade to full XT and Raceface group.
August 17, 2012
Cons: Needed just a few upgraded parts to be 5 star, which mine now is!
Recommendation: Love mine
November 10, 2009
Cons: xtr rear derailleur a little weak,hard to tune
Recommendation: amazing bike,all you have to do is hold on!
November 8, 2009
Good and stiff.
Great hindling!
Cons: I like a little more suspension to ride technical trails.
Recommendation: I have rented Elements on a few occasions over the last five years. This is a well-built point-and-shoot bike that will provide a superb ride for long days in the saddle. I've never found another 4-inch bike at any price that I like better.
February 5, 2008
Cons: The only thing I wish is that it was a bit lighter.
Recommendation: Recommended for an intermediate rider looking for a good bike without spending a bundle! I happen to love mine.