2023 Rocky Mountain Element A10 vs 2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
The S is the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp size closest to your XS 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 Epic 8 EVO Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element A10 in XS, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in S places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +39 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element A10, XSSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element A10 XS | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 415mm | +18 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 600mm | +39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.7 | 65.4° | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.7 | 75.5° | −0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 435mm | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1151mm | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | 43mm | +15 mm |
| Standover | 769 | 761mm | −8 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 327mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 390mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 540mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 92mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element A10. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element A10, 2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element A10Specialized 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 A10A10 | Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain FORM | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | Fox Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 | SRAM 1270 Transmission |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Rocky Mountain Alloy | SRAM S1000 Eagle |
| Wheelset | Rocky Mountain TR25 | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Trail Boss Comp | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | not listed |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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