Element C50 Shimano
 

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This bike uses Size Specific tune

Size Specific tune

We have expanded on our size-specific philosophy by introducing, on our latest platforms, wheel size options on certain frame sizes. We carefully looked at the rider size, travel amount, and intended use to determine the best wheel size for a given application.

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Purpose-built to hit the precise sweet spot between lightweight cross country climbing prowess and technical precision, the Element is the best of both worlds and more. New-levels of climbing efficiency guarantees that oh-so-sweet feeling of riding someone off your wheel. Added levels of stability on fast descents and a pseudo-aggressive seat tube angle provides surprising levels of confidence on tight single track and hairy descents. Light. Stiff. Fast. Smooth. Precise. You’re now in your Element—always.

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  • Frame
    SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 120mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
  • Fork
    Fox 34 Float Performance 130mm | 44mm Offset
  • Front Travel
    130
  • Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 190x45mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
  • Rear Travel
    120
  • Headset
    FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
  • Stem
    Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m
  • Handlebar
    Rocky Mountain AM | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp
  • Grips
    ODI Elite Pro Lock On
  • Brakes
    Shimano SLX 2 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT66 180mm | R:Shimano RT66 180mm
  • Shifters
    Shimano XT
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano XT
  • Cranks & Chainring
    Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm
  • Bottom Bracket
    Shimano SM-BBMT500
  • Cassette
    Shimano SLX 10-51T
  • Chain
    Shimano M7100
  • Front Hub
    Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
  • Rear Hub
    DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
  • Rims
    WTB ST Light i27 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
  • Tires
    F: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
  • Seatpost
    Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
  • Saddle
    WTB Silverado Race 142
  • Weight
    This information isn't available yet. We will update the weight of this model as soon as possible.
  • Notes
    We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.
Wheel size
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION

These figures are a rough guide only. Rider proportions, riding style, and personal preferences all factor in choosing the correct bike size. Rocky Mountain always recommends test riding and professional bike fitting at an authorized dealer.

Frame Size
27.5”: 142.5 - 157.5 cm / 4’8” - 5’2”

29”: Not available for this frame size

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Review posted8 days ago
Reviewed by Jeff
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Rated 4 out of 5

Amazing but…

Bike is amazing. Reminds me of my ‘18 Instinct c90.

Only complaint is the front hub. Why not at least a dt 350 to match the rear at this price? Already blown through it, rough bearings after 5 rides and squeaky as hell.

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Review posted29 days ago
Reviewed by Solar
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Rated 5 out of 5

Almost 2 bikes in one with a second wheelset

I already had a carbon wheelset so i put a butcher/purgatory on. With the suspension in pos 1 and those its a trail bike. Throw the stock wheels on with the rekons in pos 4 its an xc bike.

Love it as i do a couple local xc races still but wanted something a lot more fun than a xc or long travel xc down country bike.

For the price you get a lot vs the competition. The xt shifter is awesome with the multi click up and down, the xt mech shifts better than gx eagle. The seat is sticky as F so its hard to slide forward on for gruelling climbs. I have an XL and the 170mm is too short, fine for XC I suppose but riding steep slabs in BC it catches your shorts, 200mm would be far better; Probably will switch to a 240mm one up.

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Review postedabout 1 month ago
Reviewed by Diego
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Rated 4 out of 5

Great bike... issues with the Rear Hub

Great down-country bike. Used it for the BC Bike Race and it was the ideal choice. It's very capable and can punch above its weight when trails get gnarly.

Issues:

- Rear Hub has gone bust. It was the stock Race Face Trace J-Bend Hub (which has terrible reviews on the RF site https://www.raceface.com/products/trace-j-bend-hub?variant=33069831127122) Also, good that Rocky has swapped it for a DT Swiss. In the middle of seeing if Rocky will change this for me.

Upgrades & changes:

- Upgraded clippers to the 4-piston SLX for a bit more stopping power

- Installed a Flip Lock water bottle which works perfectly

- Although WTB seat was comfortable, it makes a very obnoxious squeaky sound (swapped it for an Ergon)

- Swapped dropper lever for a PNW red lever, just cuz it looks better

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Review posted4 months ago
Reviewed by William B.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Element alloy 10

Insane

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Review posted7 months ago
Reviewed by Jubal Vander W.
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Rated 4 out of 5

A50 after one season of riding.

Pros of this bike for me: One of the best builds for the price range in today's crazy bike prices.

Pretty light weight for an all aluminum build!

Really good modern geo numbers.

"Carbon" stem spacers are a nice bonus.

Ride 4 is a nice feature allowing for adjustability.

Tires seemed like a good choice for who will be buying this model of the bike. They are not too lightweight and XC for the aggressive customers. But they are not too slow and damped for the weight weenie customers. A good middle ground for what this bike is marketed as.

The brakes were a welcome surprise. They were not undergunned when using stock or XC tires. The tires would lose traction under braking before I reached maximum braking power. And that's with organic pads!

The bike is nice and quiet when riding - no creaks or cable slap noises.

This is the first WTB saddle that has agreed with my booty, and I am surprised I wont be replacing it.

Cons of my bike: Dropper cable routing is right in the way of where I like to put a spare tube.

Front hub does not match the SLX in the rear.

The 10mm Headset spacer is kinda ugly to me…

I couldn't get along with the handle bar.

Water Bottle mounts on aluminum models Medium and smaller can't really hold two water bottles…

Rear brake exit port in the chainstay needs a better fitting rubber/plastic grommet.

Rims are probably swiss cheese and are the OEM version, so no real same-same replacement.

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