2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The S is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your S Rocky Mountain Element Carbon. 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 Carbon in S, the Cannondale Scalpel in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −33 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element Carbon, SCannondale Scalpel, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element Carbon S | Cannondale Scalpel S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 597 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 66.6 | +1.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 577 | 579 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 434 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1140 | −33 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | 42 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 810 | 736 | −74 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 380 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 90 | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 334 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Rocky Mountain Element Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element CarbonCannondale 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 CarbonCarbon 70 | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Smoothwall | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | Fox 34 Factory | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 |
| Chainring | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB71 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Level Silver |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro | Cannondale Silicone |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | Race Face Turbine R Dropper | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer SL |
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