The Rocky Mountain Element sees a major update for 2025 with the incorporation of a single-pivot, flexstay design dubbed Smoothlink SL Flex Pivot. The new suspension configuration, along with a more efficient carbon layup, shaves about 350g of frame weights, making this the lightest Rocky Mountain Element yet, according to the brand.
Still boasting 130/120mm of suspension travel front and rear (120mm front for size extra small and race-optimized C99 builds), the Element is an XC bike designed for more technically demanding courses and backcountry rides across a variety of terrain. The frame features a RIDE-4 geo adjustment flip chip with slack, neutral, and steep settings, and this time around, there are two front triangle bottle mounts plus a set of accessory mounts located beneath the top tube.
The size extra small builds come with matched 27.5″ wheels while all other sizes roll on 29ers. As of launch, there are carbon frames only, with no aluminum alloy option.
The 2025 Rocky Mountain Element geometry appears to be identical to 2024 models, and though we reached out to the brand to confirm, we have not heard back as of press time. It seems unlikely that the geometry didn’t change, even a little bit, with the move to a new suspension design. The press kit says “progressive geometry keeps us ahead of the pack with long, low, and slack angles that confidently tackle any surprises along the way,” though it’s unclear how to interpret that statement.
Singletracks is scheduled to test the new Rocky Mountain Element, so stay tuned for our review later this fall.
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