2024 Rocky Mountain Element A30 vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The S is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your XS Rocky Mountain Element A30. 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 Chisel Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element A30 in XS, the Specialized Chisel Comp in S places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element A30, XSSpecialized Chisel Comp, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element A30 XS | Specialized Chisel Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 415 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 593 | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.7 | 66.5 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.7 | 75.5 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 542 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 437 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1141 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | not listed | |
| Standover | 769 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 355 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element A30. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element A30, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element A30Specialized 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 A30A30 | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver TK | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore SLX | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Wheelset | Shimano TC500 | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Shimano MT4100 | SRAM DB6 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX dropper internal routing |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX 30.9mm |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
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