Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2016 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
Previous used estimate
$922 - $948
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2016 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
12-month projected trend
5%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
6%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
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Overview
About this bike
Race-worthy speed meets trail-bike capability in Rocky Mountain's Element 970 RSL. This 29er is crafted from Rocky's Smoothwall carbon with a tapered head tube and press fit bottom bracket for an impressive combination of low weight, stiffness, and dialed handling. Get ready to blast over obstacles and keep your speed with the 100mm-travel Fox Float and 95mm-travel Fox-driven Smoothlink rear suspension. The XT/XTR drivetrain with Race Face cranks provides the get up and go with rapid, telepathic shifting. And, Magura hydraulic brakes let you brake later, Maxxis tires let you corner harder, and Stan's tubeless-ready wheels let you accelerate faster.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- SUNringlÉ SRC
- Product Family
- Element
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed Folding Tubeless Ready 29inch x 2.2inch
- Component Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Component Cassette
- Shimano XT 11-40T 11spd
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Turbine Cinch
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 95mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR, Shadow Plus
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Fox 32 Float Fit4 Adjust. 100mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Adjustable Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Component Frame Construction
- Smoothwall Carbon. ABC Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
- Frame Construction
- Smoothwall Carbon. ABC Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
- Fork Brand & Model
- Fox 32 Float Fit4 Adjust. 100mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Adjustable Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 95mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings
- Hubs
- SUNringlÉ SRC
- Tires
- Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed Folding Tubeless Ready 29inch x 2.2inch
- Crankset
- Race Face Turbine Cinch
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR, Shadow Plus
- Cassette
- Shimano XT 11-40T 11spd
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.