2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon vs 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
The M is the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp size closest to your M 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 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element Carbon in M, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element Carbon, MSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element Carbon M | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 445mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 601mm | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 65.4° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1183mm | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | 41mm | −6 mm |
| Standover | 808 | 766mm | −42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 410mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 95mm | −20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 329mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 540mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Rocky Mountain Element Carbon, 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element CarbonSpecialized 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 CarbonCarbon 70 | Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Smoothwall | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Factory | Fox Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB71 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | not listed |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | not listed |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | not listed |
| Dropper post | Race Face Turbine R Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race | Specialized Power Sport |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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