2025 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 99: The Ultimate Downcountry Speed Machine
Redefining cross-country capability with Flight Attendant technology, RIDE-4™ adjustability, and elite Smoothwall™ Carbon construction.
Precision Engineering Meets Technical Trail Dominance
The 2025 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon 99 is the pinnacle of "downcountry" performance. Designed for riders who demand the climbing efficiency of an XC racer combined with the technical confidence of a trail bike, this flagship model features the revolutionary RockShox Flight Attendant system for instantaneous, automatic suspension adjustments.
Built with high-performance Smoothwall™ Carbon, the Element Carbon 99 offers an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio. Whether you are attacking steep climbs or navigating chunky descents, the 120mm of Smoothlink SL™ suspension ensures maximum traction and comfort without compromising speed.
Advanced Technology & Features
- RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry: Fine-tune your ride characteristics with a single Allen key, allowing for four distinct geometry configurations.
- Smoothlink SL™ Suspension: A refined flexstay design that delivers the performance of a four-bar system with reduced weight and increased efficiency.
- SRAM XX Eagle Transmission: Experience the gold standard of wireless shifting with a robust, integrated power meter and flawless gear changes under load.
- Flight Attendant Integration: Automated suspension intelligence that reads rider input and terrain to optimize damping in real-time.
- Size-Specific Tune: Every frame size receives a custom shock tune, ensuring a consistent and balanced ride quality for every rider.
Full Technical Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon, SMOOTHLINK SL™ Suspension, 120mm Travel, Press Fit BB, RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry, Internal Cable Routing |
| Fork | RockShox Sid Ultimate Flight Attendant, 120mm Travel, Auto-Adjust Damper, 42mm Offset (29") |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, 190x45mm, Size-Specific Tune |
| Rear Derailleur | Sram XX Eagle Transmission Wireless, 12-Speed |
| Shifters | Sram AXS Pod Ultimate Controller |
| Crankset | Sram XX Transmission Carbon, 32T, Integrated Power Meter, DUB Spindle |
| Cassette | Sram XX Eagle Transmission, 10-52T |
| Brakes | Sram Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc |
| Handlebar | Race Face ERA, 20mm Rise, 35mm Clamp (XS: 760mm | SM-XL: 780mm) |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC, 50mm Length |
| Wheelset | Details vary; optimized for 29" (27.5" for XS) |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready (Front & Rear) |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS Wireless (125mm - 170mm travel depending on size) |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Fusion Form 142, Titanium Rails |
