2024 Rocky Mountain Element C30 vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The S is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your XS Rocky Mountain Element C30. 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 C30 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
- 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 C30 numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C30 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 437 |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element C30. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element C30, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C30Specialized 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 C30C30 | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | carbon | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z2 | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBMT500 | SRAM DUB GX |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Shimano MT4100 | SRAM DB6 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop | TranzX dropper internal routing |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX 30.9mm |
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