Inspection
Frame condition
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Rocky Mountain
2017 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
Previous used estimate
$1,169 - $1,202
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2017 Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
12-month projected trend
14%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
5%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Lightning fast and raring at the gate, the Element 970 RSL features dialed suspension performance, refined geometry, and Ride-9 adjustability to create an ultra-efficient and tunable XC race machine. Fox handles suspension damping with a 34 Float Performance Elite 120mm fork and Float DPS Remote Performance Elite 100mm shock to maintain positive trail contact, while the fast-rolling Maxxis Ikon tires put the grip down when you need it most. And, thanks to Shimano's powerful XT brakes, you'll stay ahead of the pack with precise cornering control. Power delivery is provided by a combination of Shimano's legendary XT and XTR groups with satisfying shifting from the 1x11 drivetrain, and a RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost puts you in the best position for charging toward the finish.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 120mm
- Component Hubs
- Rocky Mountain (Front) SUNringle SRC (Rear)
- Component Stem
- Rocky Mountain AM
- Product Family
- Element
- Component Axles
- 15x110mm Thru (Front) 12x148mm Thru (Rear)
- Component Chain
- Shimano HG-700
- Component Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon C13 Frame. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.2 Maxx Speed TR
- Component Brakes
- Shimano XT 180/160mm
- Component Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E
- Component Cassette
- Shimano XT 11-46T
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Turbine Cinch
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XT
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Turbine 760mm
- Component Seat Post
- RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm
- Component Wheel Set
- Stan's ZTR Crest Tubeless Ready
- Component Chainrings
- 32T
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Remote Performance Elite 100mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano XT
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BB92 Press Fit
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Remote Performance Elite 100mm
- Hubs
- Rocky Mountain (Front) SUNringle SRC (Rear)
- Tires
- Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.2 Maxx Speed TR
- Crankset
- Race Face Turbine Cinch
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BB92 Press Fit
- Chain
- Shimano HG-700
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Handlebar
- Race Face Turbine 760mm
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain AM
- Axles
- 15x110mm Thru (Front) 12x148mm Thru (Rear)
- Brake Levers
- Shimano XT
- Brakes
- Shimano XT 180/160mm
- Cassette
- Shimano XT 11-46T
- Chainrings
- 32T
- Fork
- Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 120mm
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon C13 Frame. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- Seat Post
- RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm
- Shifters
- Shimano XT
- Tape/Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
- Wheel Set
- Stan's ZTR Crest Tubeless Ready
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
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.