2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90 vs 2025 Canyon Neuron CF
The XS is the Canyon Neuron CF size closest to your XS Rocky Mountain Element C90. 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 Neuron CF
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C90 in XS, the Canyon Neuron CF in XS places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- 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 C90 numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C90 XS | Canyon Neuron CF XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 410 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 587 | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.7 | 66 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76 | |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1139 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | not listed | |
| Standover | 769 | 756 | −13 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 556 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 430 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 390 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 90 |
Differences are the Canyon Neuron CF minus the Rocky Mountain Element C90. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90, 2025 Canyon Neuron CF.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C90Canyon Neuron CF
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 C90C90 | Canyon Neuron CFCF 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Canyon Neuron |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | Fox 34 Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Fox Rhythm |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9250 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Schwalbe Wicked Will |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Shimano Deore M6100, Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Handlebar | Race Face NEXT | Race Face Ride 35 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | not listed |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer Factory | Canyon SP0081 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Chainring | not listed | 30T |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT66 |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Ride |
| Grips | not listed | Ergon GE10 Evo Slim |
| Saddle | not listed | Ergon SM10 Enduro |
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