2022 Rocky Mountain Element C90 vs 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
The M is the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp size closest to your M 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 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C90 in M, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in M places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element C90, MSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C90 M | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 445mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 578 | 601mm | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 65.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 75° | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 603 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1183mm | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 41mm | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 410mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 95mm | −20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 329mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 766mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 540mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element C90. Full charts: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C90, 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C90Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
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 | Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Factory | Fox Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | Race Face Next SL | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next R | not listed |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Carbon | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
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