2022 Rocky Mountain Element C30 vs 2024 Mondraker F-Podium
The S is the Mondraker F-Podium size closest to your XS 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 XS, the Mondraker F-Podium in S places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and 33 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +34 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +33 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element C30, XSMondraker F-Podium, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C30 XS | Mondraker F-Podium S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 430 mm | +33 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 594.6 mm | +34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.7 | 66.5° | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.7 | 76.2° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 542 | 576 mm | +34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 435 mm | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1152 mm | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | not listed | |
| Standover | 769 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 335 mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 410 mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 90 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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