2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon vs 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
The Canyon Lux World Cup CFR size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element Carbon in M, the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element Carbon, MCanyon Lux World Cup CFR, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element Carbon M | Canyon Lux World Cup CFR L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 475 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 607 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 66 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 632 | +27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 440 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1216 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | not listed | |
| Standover | 808 | 812 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 470 | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 95 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR minus the Rocky Mountain Element Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon, 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element CarbonCanyon Lux World Cup CFR
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 | Canyon Lux World Cup CFRWorld Cup CFR X0 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Smoothwall | Canyon Lux |
| Fork | Fox 34 Factory | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| 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 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB71 | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | DT Swiss XRC 1500 SPLINE |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Canyon CP0036 |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | not listed |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | not listed |
| Dropper post | Race Face Turbine R Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race | Ergon SPR20 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Canyon SP0081 |
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