2023 Rocky Mountain Element A10 vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp
The M (High) is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M 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 Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element A10 in M, the Specialized Chisel Comp in M (High) places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element A10, MSpecialized Chisel Comp, M (High)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element A10 M | Specialized Chisel Comp M (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 445mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 606mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 67° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 75.5° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 437mm | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1177mm | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | not listed | |
| Standover | 808 | 777mm | −31 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 602mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 342mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 410mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element A10. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element A10, 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element A10Specialized Chisel 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 A10A10 | Specialized Chisel CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain FORM | Specialized Smartweld |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Rocky Mountain Alloy | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Wheelset | Rocky Mountain TR25 | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Trail Boss Comp | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | SRAM Level T |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Specialized XC Minirise |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
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