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2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90 vs 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type

The S3 is the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type size closest to your M 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 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type

Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C90 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type in S3 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−2 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
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 M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementRocky Mountain Element C90 MSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type S3Difference
Reach450450mm±0 mm
Stack615622mm+7 mm
Head tube angle65.065°±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.076°±0.0°
Wheelbase12021200mm−2 mm
BB drop4742mm−5 mm
Standover808744mm−64 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed432mm
BB heightnot listed333mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed405mm
Fork lengthnot listed550mm
Head tube lengthnot listed110mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type minus the Rocky Mountain Element C90. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90, 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type.

Where each sits in its class

Rocky Mountain Element C90Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartRocky Mountain Element C90C90Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-TypeExpert T-Type
FrameRocky Mountain Elementnot listed
ForkFox 34 PerformanceFox Float 34 Performance Elite
Rear shockFox Float DPS FactoryFox Float DPS Performance Elite
ShifterShimano XTR M9250SRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurShimano XTRSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CassetteShimano XTRSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
TireMaxxis Rekon WTSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory
BrakeShimano XTRSRAM Code
HandlebarRace Face NEXTnot listed
HeadsetFSA Orbit NO.57Enot listed
Dropper postFox Transfer Factorynot listed
Chainnot listedSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Cranksetnot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Hubnot listedRoval DT Swiss 370
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse 29
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Deity Lockjaw
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized OneUp
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Bridge

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