2024 Rocky Mountain Element A30 vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
The Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element A30 in M, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +45 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element A30, MSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element A30 M | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 495 | +45 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 632 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 65.4 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1247 | +45 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | 39 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 808 | 779 | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 500 | +80 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 130 | +15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 331 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 540mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element A30. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element A30, 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element A30Specialized 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 A30A30 | Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Specialized FACT 11m |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver TK | Fox SL Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore SLX | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Wheelset | Shimano TC500 | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano MT4100 | SRAM Motive Bronze, SRAM Code RSC |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Motive |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Dropper post | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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