2023 Canyon Neuron vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70
The S is the Rocky Mountain Element C70 size closest to your S Canyon Neuron. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Rocky Mountain Element C70
Compared with the Canyon Neuron in S, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in S places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Neuron, SRocky Mountain Element C70, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Neuron S | Rocky Mountain Element C70 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 425 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 606 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164 | 1173 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 18 | not listed | |
| Standover | 760 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 390 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C70 minus the Canyon Neuron. Full charts: 2023 Canyon Neuron, 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon NeuronRocky Mountain Element C70
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Neuron5 | Rocky Mountain Element C70C70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Neuron | Rocky Mountain Element |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Iridium 30 | WTB ST Light i27 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Schwalbe Wicked Will | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded | Shimano RT-66 |
| Handlebar | Iridium | Rocky Mountain AM |
| Stem | Iridium | Rocky Mountain 35 XC |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0081 | Race Face Turbine R |
| Saddle | Selle Italia X3 | WTB Volt Race |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT |
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