Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2016 Rocky Mountain Element 990 RSL
Previous used estimate
$1,168 - $1,201
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2016 Rocky Mountain Element 990 RSL
12-month projected trend
16%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
6%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Rocky Mountain Element 990 RSL
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Overview
About this bike
This is it, Rocky Mountain's Element 990 RSL is the culmination of decades of racing, winning, and most importantly, getting out there and riding constantly. Whether you're lining up at a start line or hitting an after-work hammerfest, the Element’s unmatched ride quality turns the speed way up. Its full carbon frame, 100mm of travel, and balanced geometry keeps you pinned in all terrain. A Fox 32 Float fork keeps the front end on point, and a remote-activated Float controls the hits out back. Both are Kashima-coated, and smooth as butter. Best-of-the-best Shimano XTR handles the shifting with its trademark light feel and Magura discs equal that precision. With kit like this, of course the Stan's Crest wheels are tubeless-ready, and you're perched on a carbon post and saddle. Rocky Mountain understands go-fast XC bikes, and the Element 990 RSL has the gear, the weight, and the heritage to help you win.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- SUNringlÉ Dirty Flea
- Product Family
- Element
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed Folding Tubeless Ready 29inch x 2.2inch
- Component Saddle
- WTB Silverado SLT Carbon
- Component Cassette
- Shimano XT 11-42T 11spd
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Next SL
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Kashima Rear 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 Kashima. 100mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Adjustable Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- 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 Kashima. 100mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Adjustable Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Kashima Rear Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 95mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings
- Hubs
- SUNringlÉ Dirty Flea
- Tires
- Maxxis Ikon Maxx Speed Folding Tubeless Ready 29inch x 2.2inch
- Crankset
- Race Face Next SL
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado SLT Carbon
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR Shadow Plus
- Cassette
- Shimano XT 11-42T 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.