Features
- Purpose-built to hit the sweet spot between lightweight cross-country climbing prowess and technical precision, the Rocky Mountain Element Alloy 30 mountain bike gives you the best of both worlds.
- Light, stiff, fast, smooth and precise feel with improved climbing efficiency
- Added levels of stability on fast descents and a pseudo-aggressive seat tube angle provides confidence on tight singletrack and hairy descents
- FORM™ alloy tubesets utilize premium materials; each FORM tube is engineered for its specific purpose within the frame, ensuring optimized strength, weight and ride quality
- The RIDE-4™ adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a single Allen key: 4 configurations are possible thanks to 1 rotating chip
- Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support and end-stroke progressiveness
- Rocky Mountain design team does custom shock tunes based on real-world field testing and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes
- Size-specific chainstay lengths offer a balanced ride across all frame sizes
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Specifications
- Best Use: Mountain Biking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Biking
- Frame: FORM alloy, FORM alloy, FORM alloy, FORM alloy
- Step-Through: No, No, No, No
- Mountain Bike Style: Cross-country, Cross-country, Cross-country, Cross-country
- Bike Suspension: Full Suspension, Full Suspension, Full Suspension, Full Suspension
- Fork: RockShox Recon Gold 130 mm; 27.5: 37 mm offset; 29: 42 mm offset, RockShox Recon Gold 130 mm; 27.5: 37 mm offset; 29: 42 mm offset, RockShox Recon Gold 130 mm; 27.5: 37 mm offset; 29: 42 mm offset, RockShox Recon Gold 130 mm; 27.5: 37 mm offset; 29: 42 mm offset
- Fork Travel: 130 millimeters, 130 millimeters, 130 millimeters, 130 millimeters
- Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+; sealed bearing eyelet; 20 x 8 mm F hardware; all sizes = 190 x 45 mm; size-specific tuning, RockShox Deluxe Select+; sealed bearing eyelet; 20 x 8 mm F hardware; all sizes = 190 x 45 mm; size-specific tuning, RockShox Deluxe Select+; sealed bearing eyelet; 20 x 8 mm F hardware; all sizes = 190 x 45 mm; size-specific tuning, RockShox Deluxe Select+; sealed bearing eyelet; 20 x 8 mm F hardware; all sizes = 190 x 45 mm; size-specific tuning
- Crankset: Shimano Deore; 32T; 24 mm spindle; crankarm length: XS-S: 165 mm; M-XL: 170 mm, Shimano Deore; 32T; 24 mm spindle; crankarm length: XS-S: 165 mm; M-XL: 170 mm, Shimano Deore; 32T; 24 mm spindle; crankarm length: XS-S: 165 mm; M-XL: 170 mm, Shimano Deore; 32T; 24 mm spindle; crankarm length: XS-S: 165 mm; M-XL: 170 mm
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BBMT500, Shimano SM-BBMT500, Shimano SM-BBMT500, Shimano SM-BBMT500
- Shifters: Shimano Deore 12-speed, Shimano Deore 12-speed, Shimano Deore 12-speed, Shimano Deore 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore 12-speed, Shimano Deore 12-speed, Shimano Deore 12-speed, Shimano Deore 12-speed
- Rear Cogs: Shimano Deore 10-51T 12-speed, Shimano Deore 10-51T 12-speed, Shimano Deore 10-51T 12-speed, Shimano Deore 10-51T 12-speed
- Number of Gears: 12 gear(s), 12 gear(s), 12 gear(s), 12 gear(s)
- Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc Brake, Hydraulic Disc Brake, Hydraulic Disc Brake, Hydraulic Disc Brake
- Brakes: Shimano MT4100 2 piston, resin pads, Shimano MT4100 2 piston, resin pads, Shimano MT4100 2 piston, resin pads, Shimano MT4100 2 piston, resin pads
- Brake Levers: Shimano MT4100 2 piston, Shimano MT4100 2 piston, Shimano MT4100 2 piston, Shimano MT4100 2 piston
- Rims: WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless; 28H; tubeless ready (tape/valves included), WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless; 28H; tubeless ready (tape/valves included), WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless; 28H; tubeless ready (tape/valves included), WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless; 28H; tubeless ready (tape/valves included)
- Front Hub: Shimano TC500; 15×110 m; 28H, Shimano TC500; 15×110 m; 28H, Shimano TC500; 15×110 m; 28H, Shimano TC500; 15×110 m; 28H
- Rear Hub: Shimano TC500 Boost 148 mm, 28H, Shimano TC500 Boost 148 mm, 28H, Shimano TC500 Boost 148 mm, 28H, Shimano TC500 Boost 148 mm, 28H
- Wheel Size: 29 inches, 29 inches, 29 inches, 29 inches
- Tires: Front: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready; rear: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready, Front: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready; rear: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready, Front: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready; rear: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready, Front: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready; rear: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO tubeless ready
- Tire Width: 2.4 inches, 2.4 inches, 2.4 inches, 2.4 inches
- Handlebar Shape: Flat Bar, Flat Bar, Flat Bar, Flat Bar
- Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM; 25 mm rise; 9 deg. backsweep; 5 deg. upsweep; 31.8 clamp; width: XS = 760 mm, SM-XL = 780 mm, Rocky Mountain AM; 25 mm rise; 9 deg. backsweep; 5 deg. upsweep; 31.8 clamp; width: XS = 760 mm, SM-XL = 780 mm, Rocky Mountain AM; 25 mm rise; 9 deg. backsweep; 5 deg. upsweep; 31.8 clamp; width: XS = 760 mm, SM-XL = 780 mm, Rocky Mountain AM; 25 mm rise; 9 deg. backsweep; 5 deg. upsweep; 31.8 clamp; width: XS = 760 mm, SM-XL = 780 mm
- Stem: Rocky Mountain 31.8 mm XC; 5 degrees rise; 50 mm, Rocky Mountain 31.8 mm XC; 5 degrees rise; 50 mm, Rocky Mountain 31.8 mm XC; 5 degrees rise; 50 mm, Rocky Mountain 31.8 mm XC; 5 degrees rise; 50 mm
- Seat Post: X-Fusion Manic Composite 30.9 mm; XS-SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG-XL = 170 mm, X-Fusion Manic Composite 30.9 mm; XS-SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG-XL = 170 mm, X-Fusion Manic Composite 30.9 mm; XS-SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG-XL = 170 mm, X-Fusion Manic Composite 30.9 mm; XS-SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG-XL = 170 mm
- Dropper Post: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Saddle: WTB Volt 142, WTB Volt 142, WTB Volt 142, WTB Volt 142
- Pedals: Not included, Not included, Not included, Not included
- Headset: FSA Orbit NO.57E ZS44|56; sealed 36 degrees x 45 degrees bearings; 30.2 mm x 41 mm x 7.1 mm upper ; 40 mm x 51.8 mm x 7.5 mm lower; 1.5 in. Crown Race, FSA Orbit NO.57E ZS44|56; sealed 36 degrees x 45 degrees bearings; 30.2 mm x 41 mm x 7.1 mm upper ; 40 mm x 51.8 mm x 7.5 mm lower; 1.5 in. Crown Race, FSA Orbit NO.57E ZS44|56; sealed 36 degrees x 45 degrees bearings; 30.2 mm x 41 mm x 7.1 mm upper ; 40 mm x 51.8 mm x 7.5 mm lower; 1.5 in. Crown Race, FSA Orbit NO.57E ZS44|56; sealed 36 degrees x 45 degrees bearings; 30.2 mm x 41 mm x 7.1 mm upper ; 40 mm x 51.8 mm x 7.5 mm lower; 1.5 in. Crown Race
- Chain: Shimano M6100, Shimano M6100, Shimano M6100, Shimano M6100
- Weight: 32 lbs. 10.4 oz., 32 lbs. 10.4 oz., 32 lbs. 10.4 oz., 32 lbs. 10.4 oz.
- Bike Weight: Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes., Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes., Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes., Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.
- Gender: Unisex, Unisex, Unisex, Unisex
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
More about our free adjustments:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
