2022 Rocky Mountain Element C90 vs 2024 Mondraker F-Podium
The XL is the Mondraker F-Podium size closest to your XL 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 Mondraker F-Podium
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C90 in XL, the Mondraker F-Podium in XL places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element C90, XLMondraker F-Podium, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C90 XL | Mondraker F-Podium XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 510 | 505 mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 622.1 mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 66.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 76.2° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 663 | 657.8 mm | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1265 | 1239 mm | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 500 mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 120 mm | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 335 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker F-Podium minus the Rocky Mountain Element C90. Full charts: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C90, 2024 Mondraker F-Podium.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C90Mondraker 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 C90C90 | Mondraker F-PodiumF-Podium |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Mondraker F-Podium 29 Stealth |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Factory | RockShox SID 3P Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | RockShox SID Luxe 3P |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chainring | Race Face Next SL | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM Level T |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next R | Onoff Sulfur 0.2 |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | Mondraker MDK |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory | Onoff Sulfur 0-R |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Carbon | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Boost |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CrossMax 29 |
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