2022 Rocky Mountain Element C50 vs 2024 Mondraker F-Podium
The M is the Mondraker F-Podium size closest to your M Rocky Mountain Element C50. 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 C50 in M, the Mondraker F-Podium in M places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 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 C50, MMondraker F-Podium, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C50 M | Mondraker F-Podium M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 455 mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 594.6 mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 66.5° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76.2° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 601 mm | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435 mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1177 mm | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | not listed | |
| Standover | 808 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 440 mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 90 mm | −25 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 335 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker F-Podium minus the Rocky Mountain Element C50. Full charts: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C50, 2024 Mondraker F-Podium.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C50Mondraker 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 C50C50 | Mondraker F-PodiumF-Podium |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | RockShox SID 3P Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox SID Luxe 3P |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB92 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | SRAM Level T |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | Mondraker MDK |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CrossMax 29 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Onoff Sulfur 0-R |
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