2024 Rocky Mountain Element A30 vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The L is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your XL 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 Yeti ASR T3
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element A30 in XL, the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 40 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 64 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −40 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −64 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Element A30, XLYeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element A30 XL | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 465 | −40 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 610 | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 66.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 664 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 439 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1265 | 1201 | −64 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | not listed | |
| Standover | 804 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135 | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Rocky Mountain Element A30. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element A30, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element A30Yeti ASR T3
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 | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver TK | RockShox SID Ultimate SL |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore SLX | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano TC500 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT4100 | Yeti Motive Silver |
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