2023 Rocky Mountain Element C70 vs 2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
The XL is the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp size closest to your XL Rocky Mountain Element C70. 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 C70 in XL, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- 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 XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C70 XL | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 495mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 632mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65.4° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 75° | −1.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1265 | 1247mm | −18 mm |
| Standover | 804 | 779mm | −25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 39mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 331mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 500mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 540mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 130mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element C70. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C70, 2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C70Specialized 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 C70C70 | Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 | Fox Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM 1270 Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | SRAM S1000 Eagle |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | not listed |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Dropper post | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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