Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2020 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50
Value Guide market data · 2020 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50
12-month trend
10%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2020 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50
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▲ 69% vs. 2020
2023$9,020 - $10,475▲ 31% vs. 2020
2022$8,918 - $10,356▲ 30% vs. 2020
2021$7,300 - $8,477▲ 6% vs. 2020
2020$6,881 - $7,991Currently viewing
2019$6,602 - $7,667▼ 4% vs. 2020
2018$8,555 - $9,935▲ 24% vs. 2020
2017$8,742 - $10,152▲ 27% vs. 2020
2016$5,580 - $6,480▼ 19% vs. 2020
2015$9,765 - $11,340▲ 42% vs. 2020
2014$7,719 - $8,964▲ 12% vs. 2020
2013$7,440 - $8,640▲ 8% vs. 2020
2012$4,650 - $5,400▼ 32% vs. 2020
2011$6,510 - $7,560▼ 5% vs. 2020
2010$6,045 - $7,020▼ 12% vs. 2020
2009$5,487 - $6,372▼ 20% vs. 2020
2008$5,208 - $6,048▼ 24% vs. 2020
2007$4,929 - $5,724▼ 28% vs. 2020
2004$4,091 - $4,751▼ 41% vs. 2020
2003$1,869 - $2,171▼ 73% vs. 2020
2001$3,581 - $4,158▼ 48% vs. 2020
2000$3,360 - $3,902▼ 51% vs. 2020
1997$3,719 - $4,319▼ 46% vs. 20202020 Element Carbon 50 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2020 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 50 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Fox 34 Step Cast Float Performance 120mm
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon, Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Press Fit BB, Internal Cable Routing, RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Performance
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano SLX
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano SM-BBMT500
- Cassette
- Shimano SLX 10-51T
- Chain
- Shimano HG7100
- Chainrings
- 32T Steel
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect Cinch
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano SLX
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX 2 Piston / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 160mm
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Rocky Mountain Flat Top 760mm
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race 142
- Seatpost
- Race Face Aeffect R Dropper 30.9mm
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain AM
- Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- Front: 15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle, Rear: 12 x 148mm Boost thru-axle
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Ikon Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.35"
- Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed, Rear: DT Swiss 370
- Rims
- WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 Tubeless
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
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.