TEAM RSL
- Fox 32 Float 100 Fit Terralogic Kashima Fork / Float RP23 Custom Valved Kashima Shock - Shimano XTR 2x10 Drivetrain inc. XTR Crankset - DT Swiss XR 1450 Wheelset with RWS QR / Tubeless Ready - Shimano XTR Brakeset with 180mm Front / 160mm Rear rotors - Easton EC90 / EC70 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar - Maxxis Ikon 2.2 eXCeption Series Front / Rear Tires Also available as a frame only
2012 ELEMENT RSL & MSL Whether you’re gunning for the podium at Houffalize or suffering through the last stage of the BC Bike Race, you want your race bike to be as light, stiff and efficient as possible. With Element RSL (98mm) and MSL (120mm), we’ve created two ultimate race bikes by consulting closely with our World Cup athletes and by developing technologies like our patented ABC™ pivots and SmoothWall™ carbon fiber construction. Super stiff and surprisingly rugged, Element RSL and MSL prove that a featherweight race bike can descend like a trail bike.
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ELEMENT 70RSL
- Fox 32 Float 100 Fit Terralogic Fork - Fox Float RP23 Custom Valved Shock - Shimano XT 2x10 Drivetrain inc. XT Crankset - DT Swiss X 1600 Wheelset with RWS QR / Tubeless Compatible - Formula R1X Brakeset with TFRA Reach Adjust / 180mm Front / 160mm Rear rotors - Easton EA90 / EA70 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar - Maxxis Ikon 2.2 Front / Rear Tires
ELEMENT 50RSL
- Fox 32 Float 100 RL Fork / Float RL XV Custom Valved Shock - Shimano XT / SLX 3x10 Drivetrain inc. XT Crankset - DT Swiss X 1900 Wheelset with RWS QR / Tubeless Compatible - Formula RX Brakeset with 180mm Front / 160mm Rear rotors - Easton EA50 / EA30 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar
ELEMENT RSL & MSL FEATURES
- Maxxis Ikon 2.2 Front / Rear Tires
LIGHT AND STIFF Element RSL leads the industry in stiffness to weight. Total frame weight is 2 kgs, with a 52% increase in stiffness to weight over its predecessor. No XC race bike has a better stiffness to weight ratio than Element RSL. SMOOTHLINK™ SUSPENSION Our proven and patented SmoothLink™ suspension system sets the standard for pedaling efficiency. ABC™ PIVOTS Our patent pending Angular Bushing Concept™ pivots are 20 grams lighter (per pivot) and 105% stiffer than sealed cartridge bearings. They’re more durable, too.
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70MSL
- Fox 32 Float 120 RL Fit 15mm Fork / Float RP23 Custom Valved Shock - Shimano XT 3x10 Drivetrain inc. XT Crankset - DT Swiss X 1600 Wheelset with RWS QR / Tubeless Ready - Shimano XT Brakeset with 180mm Front / 160mm Rear rotors - Easton EA90 / EA70 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar - Maxxis Ikon 2.2 Front / Rear Tires
ELEMENT RSL & MSL FEATURES
Also available as a frame only
Full Carbon Construction Element RSL and MSL feature our SmoothWall™ carbon construction, resulting in a perfectly smooth interior surface with no stress risers or excess material. Almost everything is constructed from carbon, minus 3 grams of aluminum in the upper shock mount. BB92 Allows for a larger bottom bracket/down tube junction, which increases lateral stiffness without compromising weight. Internal Cable Routing For less cable contamination and clean aesthetics. Our custom system allows for simple cable changes via a port near the BB.
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- Shimano XT / SLX 3x10 Drivetrain inc. XT Crankset - DT Swiss X 1800 Wheelset with RWS QR / Tubeless Ready - Formula RX Brakeset with 180mm Front / 160mm Rear rotors - Easton EA50 / EA30 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar - Maxxis Ikon 2.2 Front / Rear Tires
E-type front derailleur By using the E-type front derailleur standard, we created the absolute lightest and stiffest swingarm configuration. Two chain suck plates Since carbon fiber and bicycle chains don’t get along well, we integrated two chain suck plates into the frame, one molded into the chainstay and one at the bottom of the down tube. Integrated sag indicator A simple glance at the upper rocker pivot will let you know if you’re set up properly.
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ELEMENT RSL & MSL FEATURES
50MSL
- Fox 32 Float 120 RL Fork / Float RP2 Custom Valved Shock
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- Rock Shox Sid RL 15mm 29 100mm Fork / Monarch RT3 Custom Valved Shock - Sram XO / X9 / X7 2x10 Drivetrain inc. Sram S2210 Carbon Crankset - DT Swiss 370 142x12mm Rear / 370 15mm Front Hub / X470 Tubeless Ready Rims - Formula R1X Brakeset with 180mm F/R rotors - Easton EA90 / EA70 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar - Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.2 Front / Aspen 29 x 2.1 Rear Tires
2012 ELEMENT ALLOY When we first launched Element in 1996, we couldn’t have predicted that it would go on to become one of the most enduring suspension platforms in mountain bike history. While remaining relatively unchanged, it won races and put smiles on the faces of mountain bikers all over the world for the next 14 years. It was only natural to follow up Element RSL and MSL with a new aluminum Element in both 26- and 29-inch wheels for 2012. The 2012 Element 26” (120mm rear travel) and Element 29” (95mm rear travel) share many of the same technologies of Element RSL and MSL, and the result is two bikes that change the alloy cross country mountain bike game. Cross Country means more now.
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ELEMENT 950
- Rock Shox Revelation 20mm Air U-Turn 29 90-120mm Fork / Monarch RT Custom Valved Shock - Sram X9 / X7 2x10 Drivetrain inc. Sram S1400 Crankset - Wheeltech 142x12mm Rear / 15mm Front Hubs / DT Swiss 485D Rims - Formula RX Brakeset with 180mm F/R rotors - Easton EA90 / EA70 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar - Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.2 Front / Aspen 29 x 2.1 Rear Tires
ELEMENT 930
- Rock Shox Recon Gold 20mm TK Solo Air 29 100mm Fork / Monarch RT Custom Valved Shock - Sram X7 / X5 2x10 Drivetrain inc. Sram S1000 Crankset - Wheeltech 142x12mm Rear / 15mm Front Hubs / Alex DP20 Rims - Sram Elixir 3 Brakeset with 180mm F/R rotors - Easton EA50 / EA30 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar
SMOOTHLINK™ SUSPENSION Our proven and patented SmoothLink™ suspension system sets the standard for pedaling efficiency. ABC™ PIVOTS Our patent pending Angular Bushing Concept™ pivots are 20 grams lighter (per pivot) and 105% stiffer than sealed cartridge bearings. They’re more durable, too. All new RTC™ 29 Geometry (Element 29er only) Our all new RTC 29 geometry improves on the status quo of 29er geometry, providing what we believe is the perfect race geometry for a variety of terrain. Super short chain stays and wheelbases, shortened top tubes, 70.6º head angle and slightly higher BB drop than in the past help make our 29” Element more maneuverable, agile, and fun to ride than the other big-wheeled rigs out there.
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ELEMENT 26 & 29 FEATURES
- Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.2 Front / Aspen 29 x 2.1 Rear Tires
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- Rock Shox Reba RL 120mm Fork / Fox Float RP2 Custom Valved Shock - Shimano XT / SLX 3x10 Drivetrain inc. XT Crankset - DT Swiss X 1900 Wheelset with RWS QR / Tubeless Compatible - Formula RX Brakeset with 180mm Front / 160mm Rear rotors - Easton EA50 / EA30 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar
ELEMENT 26 & 29 FEATURES
- Maxxis Ikon 2.2 Front / Rear Tires
BB92 Element’s wide BB92 bottom bracket shell allows for a larger junction with the down tube and seat tube, dramatically increasing stiffness. E-THRU REAR AXLE Bigger wheels = more flex, so we designed an E-Thru 142 x 12mm rear axle system into Element 29. E-TYPE FRONT DERAILLEUR By using the direct mount E-Type front derailleur, we created the absolute lightest and stiffest swingarm configuration. The derailleur moves with the swingarm, eliminating clearance issues and allowing us to make a more compact, stiffer chain stay.
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ELEMENT 30
- Rock Shox Recon Gold TK Solo Air 120mm Fork / Rock Shox Ario RL Custom Valved Shock - Shimano XT / SLX / Deore 3x10 Drivetrain Inc Deore Crankset - Shimano MT15 Wheelset - Shimano M505 Brakeset with 180mm Front / 160mm Rear rotors - Easton EA30 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar - Maxxis Ikon 2.2 Front / Rear Tires
ELEMENT 10
- Rock Shox XC32 TK Coil 120mm Fork / Ario R Custom Valved Shock - Sram X5 3x10 Drivetrain inc. Sram S1000 Crankset - Shimano RM66 Hubs / Alex DP20 Rims - Shimano M446 Brakeset with 160mm F/R rotors - Easton EA30 Cockpit with 685mm Handlebar
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING For less cable contamination and clean aesthetics. Our custom system allows for simple cable changes via a port near the BB. CUSTOM ANTI-CHAIN DROP PLATE Mounted onto the front derailleur is a custom chain drop plate that prevents the chain from jamming between the BB and chainring. CABLE GUIDES FOR DROPPER POSTS Element is capable of tackling more aggressive terrain than ever, so go ahead and run a dropper post.
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ELEMENT 26 & 29 FEATURES
- Kenda Small Block 8 2.1 Front / Rear Tires