Rocky Mountain Element A10 Alloy (2022)
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Mountain Bikes
| Rider Height (cm) | |||||
| MODEL | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Soul 10 | 152-165 | 160-170 | 167-180 | 177-188 | - |
| Instinct Alloy (27.5) | 142-158 | 155-168 | - | - | - |
| Instinct Alloy (29) | - | 157-170 | 167-178 | 175-188 | 185-198 |
| Instinct Carbon | 147-158 | 152-167 | 162-178 | 172-188 | 183-198 |
| Altitude Alloy (27.5) | - | 155-168 | 165-175 | - | - |
| Altitude Alloy (29) | - | - | 167-178 | 175-188 | 185-198 |
| Altitude Carbon | - | 152-167 | 162-178 | 172-188 | 183-198 |
| Element | 142-158 | 157-170 | 167-178 | 175-188 | 185-198 |
| Slayer | - | 155-168 | 165-178 | 175-188 | 185-198 |
POWERPLAY // Electric Mountain Bikes
| Rider Height (cm) | |||||
| MODEL | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Instinct Powerplay | - | 157-170 | 167-178 | 175-188 | 185-198 |
| Altitude Powerplay | - | 157-170 | 167-178 | 175-188 | 185-198 |
Rocky Mountain Element A10 Alloy (2022)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENT ALLOY 10
The Rocky Mountain Element Alloy 10 is the entry-level bike in the new Element range, offering high quality at an affordable price. Despite being the most budget-friendly option, it features advanced design elements from Rocky Mountain's premium models, such as updated suspension behavior, internal cable routing, and dual-row bearings. This new Element is a versatile trail bike, perfect for those who want stability and fun on faster, more technical trails, without sacrificing pedaling efficiency.
The Element Alloy 10 comes equipped with 120mm rear wheel travel and a 130mm front fork, enhancing stability and control on rough terrain. The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows for four different geometry setups to suit various trail types. Smoothlink™ suspension provides initial suppleness, mid-stroke support, and built-in progression, making the bike feel like it has more travel than it actually does.
The bike features a Rock Shox suspension package, with a Judy Silver front fork and a Deluxe Select rear shock, both offering air spring adjustments. It also includes a Shimano Deore 11-speed drivetrain with a wide 11-51 tooth range for climbing and descending. The Element Alloy 10 is designed to be a forgiving and stable ride, suitable for a variety of trail conditions.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Versatile XC/trail bike, providing stability and fun on technical trails.
- Updated suspension behavior, internal cable routing, and dual-row bearings.
- Equipped with 120mm rear wheel travel and a 130mm front fork for enhanced stability
- RIDE-4 adjustment system for customizable geometry setups
- Smoothlink™ suspension offers initial suppleness, mid-stroke support, and built-in progression
- Rock Shox suspension package with adjustable air spring
- Shimano Deore 11-speed drivetrain with an 11-51 tooth range
A DEEPER DIVE
Rocky Mountain’s Element Alloy 10 is the first stepping-stone in their XC range.
In this case, cheap price does not equate to cheap quality from the premium Canadian brand. We’ll explain why in this preview.
If you’re considering comparable bikes like the Polygon Siskiu, Giant Stance 29, Trek Top Fuel 5 or Giant Trance 29, then the Element has to be on your shortlist too.
It’s not often we say “brand new” and if we do, it has a heavy dose of marketing on top of it. But Rocky Mountain’s 2022 Element is really brand new. Ground up new. We promise.
This is why:
The old Element was a cross-country (XC) mountain bike. Sharp handling, super efficient to pedal and comfortable over long distances. It was one of the first trend setters for long-travel XC mountain bikes.
But it needed an update.
The Slayer’s new frame design (model year 2020) set the standard and design cues that would trickle down into the new Altitude (29, 170mm/160mm) and Instinct (29, 150mm/140mm).
These design features included stuff like new aluminium (and carbon) frame construction, dual-row bearings in high load areas of the frame, bigger internal cable routing ports and updated suspension behaviour.
THE STORY
Thus, Rocky decided to move away from the typical XC race bike - low, aggressive and frighteningly fast. Don’t get me wrong, the new Element is still fast just without the frightening bit.
That’s because Rocky is a brand that specialises in bikes that don’t fit the mould. Their long travel bikes pedal better than most other short travel bikes. Rocky’s short travel bikes descend better than most long travel bikes.
The Element is a mini Trail bike, rather than an over-forked XC bike - sliding into the Down-country category perfectly perhaps?
It’s designed for riders who still need the addictive speed and excellent pedalling manners.
But - this is important - who would rather have far more stability (and fun) when speeds and the trail gets a touch faster and technical.
If your home trails are Plenty Gorge, Lysterfield Park and the Kurrajong side of the You Yangs, the Element is going to feel at home.
SETTING UP YOUR ELEMENT A10
THE FRAME
Rocky has done so much to the Element. So, we’ll break it down:
MORE TRAVEL
It now uses 120mm of rear wheel travel and is paired to a 130mm front fork.
Why?
To make the Element more forgiving in the tech stuff and keep it stable at speed. This means you crash less. All without sacrificing the bike’s pedaling efficiency.
RIDE-4
Rocky gives the Element 4 different geometry (think DH versus XC modes). These 4 setups help the Element stay versatile; allowing you to tune the bike to the types of trails you ride most.
SMOOTHLINK(™) SUSPENSION
Smoothlink(™) controls how the rear end behaves depending on where the shock is in its travel.
It’s supple initially to smooth out impacts.
It gives the shock loads of mid-stroke support to stop it from feeling sloppy in corners. And lastly, built in progression towards the end of travel ensures you have a ride that feels like it’s got more travel than it actually has.
THE ELEMENT ALLOY 10 BUILD
The Alloy 10 is the entry-point bike into the new Element range.
It floats on a Rock Shox suspension package, front and rear. The Judy Silver front fork has 130mm of travel. It’s built with 30mm straight wall tubes to maintain stiffness.
An air spring allows riders to adjust the suppleness to their weight - there’s a little bit more to this but we do a suspension set up in store and go through the details.
A Rock Shox Deluxe Select rear shock handles the impacts out back. This also has air spring and rebound adjustments.
Shimano’s Deore 11-speed drivetrain is exceptional value and packs a lot of tech. The massive 11 to 51-tooth rear gear sprocket allows plenty of range climbing steep inclines and descending.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy // Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings // RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry // FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver 130mm // 27.5 = 42mm Offset // 29 = 51mm Offset // 130mm Travel |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select // Sealed Bearing Eyelet // 25x8mm Frame Hardware // All Sizes = 190x45mm // 120mm Rear Wheel Travel |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM // 780mm Width // 25mm Rise // 9° Backsweep // 5° Upsweep // 31.8 Clamp |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC // 5° Rise // All Sizes = 50mm |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm // XS-SM = 125mm // MD = 150mm // LG-XL = 170mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142 |
| Pedals | NA |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, 11 speed |
| Front Derailleur | NA |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M275 // Shimano Pad Compatible // [F] Tektro 180mm, [R] Tektro 180mm |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 EA1 11-51T |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Crankset | Rocky Mountain Microdrive // 32T // SRAM 76mm BCD // 24mm Spindle // XS = 165mm, SM-XL = 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Rocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano Compatible |
| Rims | Rocky Mountain TR25 Tubeless // 32H // Tubeless Compatible - Tape // Valves |
| Hubs | [F] Shimano MT410, 15mm Boost // [R] Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm |
| Spokes | 2.0 Stainless |
| Tyres | [F] WTB Trail Boss Comp 29 x 2.4 // [R] WTB Trail Boss Comp 29 x 2.4 |
| Extra | FSA Orbit NO.57B // 36°x45° Bearings // 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper // 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower // 1.5” Crown Race |
| Notes | We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification. |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WARRANTY
Your Rocky Mountain bike is warrantied against defects in materials and manufacturing as per the following table:
|
Category |
Term |
Notes |
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Frame members |
5 Years |
Front Triangle + rear triangle |
|
Frame members |
3 Years |
Maiden Front Triangle + rear triangle |
|
Hardware |
1 Year |
Pivots, Axles, etc… |
|
Paint & decals |
1 Year |
|
|
Rocky Mountain branded Carbon rim |
2 years |
2 year no fault replacement warranty for free, after 2 years it gets replaced for a fraction of the MSRP*.
*The warranty does not cover labor costs & shipping cost, |
|
Electronics |
3 Years |
Drive, iWoc, Sensors, Charger,
If Powerplay system is modified in any way, it can affect range and performance, and immediately voids the warranty. |
|
Drive wear items |
1 Year |
Pulleys, Pinions, Transfer Chain, Bearings |
|
Battery |
24 Months |
When the battery level falls below 5% charge the Powerplay Drive will progressively reduce power output to maximize range. Range varies depending on several factors, such as the assist level, ambient temperature, acceleration, wind resistance, poor maintenance, battery age, hilly and rough terrain, and or rider weight. If stored for 3+ months, charge battery every 3 months. Failure to may cause damage. *For more detailed battery warranty information, please reference the owner’s manual. |
|
Components |
As per original manufacturer warranty |
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All warranty and after-sale service must be handled by the Authorized Rocky Mountain Dealer who sold the complete bicycle or frame. We cover your Rocky Mountain frame from the original date of purchase of your new bicycle against defects in material and workmanship, according to the frame material and the type of use made of the bicycle.
Rocky Mountain’s limited warranty also covers bicycles previously used for personal and commercial activity such as rental (including at bike parks), courier services, police, security, etc., against defects in material and workmanship. The limited warranty applies for the remainder of the warranty period from the original date of purchase from Rocky Mountain. In such cases, hardware, bearings, pivots, and bushings are excluded from our warranty policy. The original sales receipt, bicycle registration confirmation or other proof of purchase is required for all claims.
For 2021 bikes and newer models, the original limited warranty is transferable to second-hand owners. For the limited warranty to apply, the registration of the bike must be done online both by the original owner and the second-hand owner. The original invoice will not be required for the second-hand owner.
Please register the bike to transfer the warranty: https://bikes.com/pages/bike-registration
FRAME MATERIAL / TYPE OF USE
- Carbon Fiber: 5 years - Limited*
- Aluminum – front & fully suspended: 5 years - Limited*
- *Please refer to limitations stated below
OTHER WARRANTY COVERAGE AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS
- Coating – paint and decals: 1 year
- Frame hardware, suspension, pivots and bushings*: 1 year
- DH & Freeride frame hardware, pivots and bushings: 6 months
*Links are part of the frame.
NOTE
- Installation of components, parts, or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with the bicycle (or frame) as sold.
- Purchasing a Rocky Mountain Bicycle from an unauthorized dealer.
- Purchasing a Rocky Mountain Bicycle or frame off third party internet sites (as eBay) no matter what the listing says.
- Paint fading caused by the effects of ultraviolet light (UV) or outdoor exposure is not covered by this limited warranty
- Rocky Mountain does not warrant against any damage caused to your bicycle during installation or removal of any protective film products
- Scratches and/or chips in the paint caused by dirt, rocks, road debris, roof rack transport etc... is not covered by this limited warranty
- The use of components, parts, or accessories not compatible with the bicycle (or
- frame)
- Damage on Pressfit bottom bracket caused by improper service or materials/parts is not covered by the Rocky Mountain Limited Warranty.
DETAIL OF WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
- Normal wear and tear on tires, tubes, brakes, gear cables, brake pads,bearings,etc., are not covered. Your authorized Rocky Mountain dealer will inform you of what these normal maintenance items consist of.
- Consequential damage or any damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse.
- Improper assembly and/or lack of proper maintenance, sandblasting, sanding, grinding, wire brushing, filing, welding, brazing, drilled holes, anodizing, repainting, or chrome plating is not covered under your warranty and may void the warranty of the component manufacturers.
- You take great personal risk and shall forfeit the warranty, as outlined in the Warranty Table, when you ride in extreme terrain as depicted in mountain bike videos., e.g, ride «trials» style courses, ride ramps, do stunts, ride on BMX tracks, ride in the city downstairs and embankments, or ride in other similar terrain. It is important to note that bent components, frames, forks, handlebars, seat posts, pedals, cranks and wheel rims are signs of accidents and/or abuse.
- Labour for part replacement or changeover is not included.
- Rocky Mountain retains the right to repair or replace at its discretion any part that is deemed a valid warranty. Please note that Rocky Mountain cannot guarantee acolourmatch to the original component.
Warranty Procedure
- Rocky Mountain retains the right to repair or replace at its discretion any part that is deemed a valid warranty.
- Please note that Rocky Mountain does not guarantee a color match to the original frame or component. Rocky Mountain will try to match color as best as possible. This warranty, or any implied warranty, is limited to the repair of the defective parts or replacement of defective parts with those of equal or greater value at the sole discretion of Rocky Mountain.
- Rocky Mountain is not obligated to provide support for non-Rocky Mountain branded products. Rocky Mountain does not manufacture its non-Rocky Mountain products and may not be able to provide repair facilities or spare parts in relation to them.
- If your product is considered Out of Warranty, we offer a possible crash replacement program. A discount off the purchase price of a frame part can be offered at our discretion. This crash replacement program is only offered to the original owner of the bike that has broken his Rocky Mountain frame and needs a replacement. Our service agent will communicate pricing and availability on the bikes or frames.
EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
THE WARRANTY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS AND DOES NOT GRANT ANY WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, LEGAL OR CONVENTIONAL AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES, AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN WHERE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO $ 50.00.
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