2022 Rocky Mountain Element C90 vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The L is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your L Rocky Mountain Element C90. 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 Cannondale Scalpel
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C90 in L, the Cannondale Scalpel in L places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element C90, LCannondale Scalpel, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C90 L | Cannondale Scalpel L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 475 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 587 | 607 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 66.6 | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 75.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 631 | 625 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 442 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1231 | 1202 | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 42 | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 445 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 100 | −25 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 334 | |
| Standover | not listed | 752 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Rocky Mountain Element C90. Full charts: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C90, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C90Cannondale Scalpel
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 C90C90 | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Factory | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | SRAM X0 |
| Chainring | Race Face Next SL | SRAM X0 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 350 | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM Level Silver |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next R | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Carbon | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Silicone |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
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