Andreas Hestler from Rocky Mountain shows us the new 2012 Element 950 and Vertex 970 at Interbike 2011.
2012 Rocky Mountain Element 950 29er
- 1.5 oversized tapered headtube
- Custom made fork with 100mm-120mm adjustable travel
- 95mm of travel
- “Race Worthy” 29er
- Direct mount front derailleur with smooth link suspension BB92
- New internal cable routing with unique plug at bottom bracket
2012 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 29er
- Full hardtail
- 100 different iterations to get to this design
- Influence from World Cup Race Team
- Thin compliant seatstay
- 27.2mm seat post
- 142 rear end
- Sub 1000 gram frame
- Designed for the World Cup or US Pro circuit
