2023 Rocky Mountain Element C50 vs 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
The XS is the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR size closest to your XS Rocky Mountain Element C50. 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 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C50 in XS, the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR in XS places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +34 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element C50, XSCanyon Lux World Cup CFR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C50 XS | Canyon Lux World Cup CFR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 415 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 595 | +34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.7 | 66 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.7 | 75.5 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 542 | 569 | +27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 435 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1144 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 19 | not listed | |
| Standover | 769 | 809 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 355 | 390 | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 93 | +3 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Lux World Cup CFR minus the Rocky Mountain Element C50. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C50, 2024 Canyon Lux World Cup CFR.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C50Canyon 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 C50C50 | Canyon Lux World Cup CFRWorld Cup CFR X0 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Canyon Lux |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | DT Swiss XRC 1500 SPLINE |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Canyon CP0036 |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | not listed |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race | Ergon SPR20 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Grips | not listed | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate |
| Seatpost | not listed | Canyon SP0081 |
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