Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2014 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
Value Guide market data · 2014 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
16%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2014 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Element model years
2024$11,624 - $13,499▲ 51% vs. 2014
2023$9,020 - $10,475▲ 17% vs. 2014
2022$8,918 - $10,356▲ 16% vs. 2014
2021$7,300 - $8,477▼ 5% vs. 2014
2020$6,881 - $7,991▼ 11% vs. 2014
2019$6,602 - $7,667▼ 14% vs. 2014
2018$8,555 - $9,935▲ 11% vs. 2014
2017$8,742 - $10,152▲ 13% vs. 2014
2016$5,580 - $6,480▼ 28% vs. 2014
2015$9,765 - $11,340▲ 27% vs. 2014
2014$7,719 - $8,964Currently viewing
2013$7,440 - $8,640▼ 4% vs. 2014
2012$4,650 - $5,400▼ 40% vs. 2014
2011$6,510 - $7,560▼ 16% vs. 2014
2010$6,045 - $7,020▼ 22% vs. 2014
2009$5,487 - $6,372▼ 29% vs. 2014
2008$5,208 - $6,048▼ 33% vs. 2014
2007$4,929 - $5,724▼ 36% vs. 2014
2004$4,091 - $4,751▼ 47% vs. 2014
2003$1,869 - $2,171▼ 76% vs. 2014
2001$3,581 - $4,158▼ 54% vs. 2014
2000$3,360 - $3,902▼ 56% vs. 2014
1997$3,719 - $4,319▼ 52% vs. 20142014 Element 970 RSL lineup
Overview
About this bike
2014 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Fox 32 Float FIT CTD w/remote, 100mm-travel
- Frame
- RMB FORM C13 High-Mod Smoothwall Carbon
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float CTD w/remote, 95mm-travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Cassette
- Shimano, 10-speed: 11-36
- Chainrings
- 38/24
- Crankset
- Race Face Turbine
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore XT
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore XT
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore XT, 7-inch rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Race Face Turbine, 700mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race SL
- Seatpost
- Race Face Turbine
- Stem
- Race Face Turbine
- Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock-on XC
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- See Rims/Wheels
- Spokes
- See Rims/Wheels
- Tires
- Front: Continental X King, 29 x 2.2; Rear: Continental Race King, 29 x 2.2
- Wheel Set
- Stan's ZTR Crest
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.