2023 Rocky Mountain Element A10 vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The XL is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your XL Rocky Mountain Element A10. 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 A10 in XL, the Cannondale Scalpel in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element A10, XLCannondale Scalpel, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element A10 XL | Cannondale Scalpel XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 510 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 616 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 66.6 | +1.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 446 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1265 | 1245 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | 42 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 804 | 763 | −41 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 669 | |
| BB height | not listed | 334 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 500 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Rocky Mountain Element A10. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element A10, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element A10Cannondale 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 A10A10 | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain FORM | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | Rocky Mountain Alloy | SRAM X0 |
| Wheelset | Rocky Mountain TR25 | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | WTB Trail Boss Comp | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | SRAM Level Silver |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Silicone |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer SL |
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