Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
1997 Rocky Mountain Element Team Only
Value Guide market data · 1997 Rocky Mountain Element Team Only
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
4%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 1997 Rocky Mountain Element Team Only
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▲ 213% vs. 1997
2023$9,020 - $10,475▲ 143% vs. 1997
2022$8,918 - $10,356▲ 140% vs. 1997
2021$7,300 - $8,477▲ 96% vs. 1997
2020$6,881 - $7,991▲ 85% vs. 1997
2019$6,602 - $7,667▲ 78% vs. 1997
2018$8,555 - $9,935▲ 130% vs. 1997
2017$8,742 - $10,152▲ 135% vs. 1997
2016$5,580 - $6,480▲ 50% vs. 1997
2015$9,765 - $11,340▲ 163% vs. 1997
2014$7,719 - $8,964▲ 108% vs. 1997
2013$7,440 - $8,640▲ 100% vs. 1997
2012$4,650 - $5,400▲ 25% vs. 1997
2011$6,510 - $7,560▲ 75% vs. 1997
2010$6,045 - $7,020▲ 63% vs. 1997
2009$5,487 - $6,372▲ 48% vs. 1997
2008$5,208 - $6,048▲ 40% vs. 1997
2007$4,929 - $5,724▲ 33% vs. 1997
2004$4,091 - $4,751▲ 10% vs. 1997
2003$1,869 - $2,171▼ 50% vs. 1997
2001$3,581 - $4,158▼ 4% vs. 1997
2000$3,360 - $3,902▼ 10% vs. 19971997$3,719 - $4,319Currently viewing1997 Element Team Only lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Rocky Mountain Element Team Only value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy SL
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Easton Elan 3
- Rear Shock
- Fox Alps-5R, 1.5inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XTR
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Turbine, 113 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-M90, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Grip Shift/Shimano XTR
- Crankset
- Race Face, 22/32/44 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift ESP 900
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Race Face
- Stem
- Syncros
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Race Face Real Seal
- Saddle
- WTB SST, titanium rails, w/kevlar sides
- Seatpost
- Syncros titanium, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Sunn Brubz II
- Rims
- Sun Rims XC, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Ritchey Logic WCS titanium clipless
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Colors
- Red/yellow
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 25.2
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.