Rocky Mountain Element 50

WelshLoon

Hey folks

Recently built this up, got the frame second hand, like new though and swapped most of the parts over from another bike.
Built up to be a bit tougher than a coventional Element and she rides really nice
Pictures taken before a few new parts were added.

Anyway what dya think?




2009 Rocky Mountain Element 50 frame
2009 revelation 426 110-140mm u- turn fork
Avid juicy 5 Brakes
2009 Mavic 719 on XT hubs
Slx chianset (new)
Slx Shifters (new)
Slx Rear mech (new)
Slx front mech (new)
XTR chain (new)
Sram pg970 cassette (new)
Fsa 80mm stem
Azonic world force riser bars 710mm
ITM Lite seatpost
Charge spoon saddle
2.35" high roller front and Ignitor rear.

lawman

does it not handle like a barge at 140mm :shock:

WelshLoon

No, handles great which surprised me too 8)

lawman

WelshLoon wrote:

No, handles great which surprised me too 8)

cool a few of the guys i ride have elements and although slightly weighty for the travel imo, they handle brilliantly and climb very well, if i needed a tough 100mm xc bike id have an element anyday of the week

buzz1

What's your mate doing behind that bench? :shock:

RideXC

Love the bike, and the black revelations.... :P How do you find that revelation on xc? when at 110mm does it make clunking sounds sometimes? I use them on my xc bike, exactly same model, when I ride it makes a clunking sound when it tops out...

WelshLoon

Cant say ive ever noticed a clunking or topping out although i run them near 140mm most of the time, have you tried slowing the rebound down a bit mate?

RideXC

Ahh... Thank for the advice! I'll try it later, I never run the forks at full travel, I can barely corner properly lol.... Again, love the bike!