2022 Rocky Mountain Element C30 vs 2024 Mondraker F-Podium
The XL is the Mondraker F-Podium size closest to your XL Rocky Mountain Element C30. 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 Mondraker F-Podium
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C30 in XL, the Mondraker F-Podium in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element C30, XLMondraker F-Podium, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C30 XL | Mondraker F-Podium XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 505 mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 622.1 mm | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 66.5° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76.2° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 664 | 657.8 mm | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435 mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1265 | 1239 mm | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | not listed | |
| Standover | 804 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 335 mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 500 mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker F-Podium minus the Rocky Mountain Element C30. Full charts: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C30, 2024 Mondraker F-Podium.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C30Mondraker F-Podium
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 | Rocky Mountain Element C30C30 | Mondraker F-PodiumF-Podium |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z2 | RockShox SID 3P Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox SID Luxe 3P |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX XT | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano MT4100 | SRAM Level T |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | Mondraker MDK |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop | Onoff Sulfur 0-R |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CrossMax 29 |
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