Specification

Our experience developing custom alloy tubesets over the last decade has been invaluable in perfecting our FORM- carbon frames.

Using only top quality carbon fiber and partnering with the best carbon specialists in the world, Rocky Mountain engineers, designs, and tests all of our carbon frames in house. Our carbon frames feature monocoque construction which is stronger than a tube-to-tube or lugged design and which also allows us to keep the weight extremely low.

We choose different carbon layups and weaves to fine tune the ride for different applications. For instance, we use 24 ton modulus carbon for Altitude RSL and Vertex RSL 50 and RSL 70 and 40 ton carbon for the Vertex RSL Team.

SmoothLink Suspension

Our groundbreaking SmoothLink suspension features minimal pedal feedback so you get a smoother pedal stroke, especially on uphill climbs. How does it work? By placing the rear pivot above the rear hub axle, we keep the average chain torque line parallel to lower link (the line between main pivot and rear pivot), we eliminate pedal bob.

ABC

ABC? Pivot Technology
Our patent pending Angular Bushing Concept- (ABC) pivots represent a paradigm shift in high performance suspension linkage in the most literal sense.

ABC- pivots consist of an angular contact polymer bushing which rotates on a tapered alloy pivot. By carefully controlling the tolerance of these pieces, we are able to specify a torque value on the pivot and can eliminate binding, which has been, until now, impossible. The more you tighten a typical bushing system, the more the pivot will bind. Not so with ABC- Pivots. And, get this; they?re lighter, more durable, and laterally stiffer than a cartridge bearing. On Element we saved 120 grams by switching to ABC? pivots while increasing rear end pivot stiffness by 105 percent. Yes, you read that correctly; ABC? pivots are 105% stiffer than a sealed cartridge bearing. Plus, they need almost no maintenance - just clean the contact surfaces from time to time.