2024 Rocky Mountain Element C30 vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp

What changes on the Specialized Chisel Comp

Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C30 in M, the Specialized Chisel Comp in XS places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 60 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 87 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−13 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−60 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−87 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.5°

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 M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

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.