Rocky Mountain Element A30 Deore Mountain Bike

Why We Like The Rocky Mountain Element A30 Deore Mountain Bike

When we are looking for a lightweight, short-travel ride to blast down singletrack on but still want the capability to ride more aggressive terrain occasionally, the Rocky Mountain Element is a no-brainer. With its lightweight design, short-travel platform, and exceptionally capable geometry, the element lives to blast down tight singletrack flow trails and rocket up fire road climbs all day long. Rocky Mountain redesigned the Element this year, giving us an updated frame profile and an upgraded bearing and pivot design, making for a more durable, reliable, and capable design. 120mm of Smoothlink suspension ensures the Element is capable all over the mountain, and size-specific tunes combined with revised suspension kinematics give us an increased anti-squat value for a more linear progression and smoother ride feel. Rocky Mountain´s Ride-4 adjustment system equips us with four different settings to adjust our frame geometry to our riding style, allowing us to steepen up our angles for all-day pedal fests and slacken out our ride for more aggressive terrain. The Element has exceptionally slack frame geometry for a cross-country bike and sports a 65.5-degree headtube angle in the neutral setting, so we will have no problem handling the ever-changing modern cross-country courses, and a long reach and wheelbase also help keep us composed in steep, aggressive terrain. Finishing off the Element is a SRAM UDH compatible derailleur hanger for easy replacements, integrated downtube and chainstay protector to keep our frame protected, and two water bottle mounts so we can stay hydrated.

The A30 Deore build of the Rocky Mountain Element features an aluminum frame, and quality, value-based components. Rocky Mountain´s FORM alloy frame is durable, stiff, and perfect for entry-level riders who don´t want to spend an arm and a leg for a carbon frame. Next, Shimano´s Deore 12-speed drivetrain sports a wide range and a reliable, value-based build. Deore 4-piston brakes have a great bite and have tons of stopping power, while the WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 rims give us confidence plowing down chunky trails. The 130mm RockShox Recon Gold fork keeps us under control on rough descents, while the RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock is lightweight, has a custom tune for optimal performance, and has compression and rebound adjustments so we can tune our shock to our riding style.

*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.

Heads up - We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning-and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you´ll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearheads are always here to help.

Details

• Aggressive cross-country bike for demanding modern courses
• 120mm of Smoothlink suspension climbs efficiently and rides high in its travel
• FORM aluminum frame has a revised tube shape and geometry
• Ride-4 adjustment system allows us to tailor our geometry to the terrain
• Size-specific tunes for optimal ride feel across all sizes
• RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock is lightweight and smooth
• RockShox Recon Gold, 130mm fork handles aggressive descents with ease
• Size small is only offered with a 27.5in wheelset
• Item #RMBB00F

Tech Specs

Frame Material

FORM aluminum alloy

Suspension

SmoothLink

Rear Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select+

Rear Travel

120mm

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold

Front Travel

130mm

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore, 12-speed

ISCG Tabs

ISCG-05

Crankset

FSA Comet MegaExo HD, alloy, 12-speed

Chainring Sizes

32t

Crank Arm Length

[x-small] 165mm, [small, medium, large, x-large] 170mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BBMT500

Cassette

Shimano Deore, 12-speed

Cassette Range

10-51t

Chain

Shimano M6100, 12-speed

Brakeset

Shimano MT4100

Brake Type

2-piston

Rotors

[front, rear] Shimano RT30, 180mm

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain AM, 31.8mm

Handlebar Rise

25mm

Handlebar Sweep

[up] 5-degrees, [back] 9-degrees

Handlebar Width

780mm

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

Stem

Rocky Mountain AM, 31.8mm

Stem Length

50mm

Saddle

WTB Volt, 142mm

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm

Seatpost Travel

[x-small, small] 125mm, [medium] 150mm, [large, x-large] 170mm

Wheelset

[front, rear] WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 tubeless, alloy, 28H

Hubs

[front, rear] Shimano MT410

Front Axle

15 x 110mm Boost

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm Boost

Tire Clearance

[rear] 2.6in

Tires

[front, rear] Maxxis Rekon, WT, EXO, TR

Tire Size

[front, rear] 29 x 2.4in (size small only offered in 27.5in)

Pedals

not included

Extras

downtube protector, chainstay protector, 2 water bottle mounts, SRAM UDH compatible, Ride-4 adjustment system, guided internal cable routing

Activity

cross-country

Manufacturer Warranty

5 year