2023 Rocky Mountain Element C70 vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp
The Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M is the M (High). Compare the M (High) instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in M, the Specialized Chisel Comp in XS (Low) places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 60 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 87 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −60 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −87 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Rocky Mountain Element C70 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C70 M | Specialized Chisel Comp XS (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 390mm | −60 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 602.3mm | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 66.5° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 75.5° | −0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1115mm | −87 mm |
| Standover | 808 | 756mm | −52 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 527mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 437mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 46mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 326mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 375mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element C70. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C70, 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C70Specialized 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 C70C70 | Specialized Chisel CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Specialized Smartweld |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Level T |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Specialized XC Minirise |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | not listed |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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