2024 Rocky Mountain Element C50 vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Comp
The XS is the Specialized Epic 8 Comp size closest to your XS Rocky Mountain Element C50. 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 Epic 8 Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C50 in XS, the Specialized Epic 8 Comp in XS places the top of the head tube 42 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +42 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- 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 C50 numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C50 XS | Specialized Epic 8 Comp XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 390 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 603 | +42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.7 | 65.9 | +1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.7 | 76.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 542 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1117 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | 52 | +24 mm |
| Standover | 769 | 748 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 355 | 370 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 92 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435 | |
| BB height | not listed | 318 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element C50. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element C50, 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C50Specialized Epic 8 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 C50C50 | Specialized Epic 8 CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Specialized FACT 11m |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | RockShox SID Select |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM S1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM S1000 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | Specialized 29 Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | SRAM Motive Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | Specialized 3D-forged |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro | SRAM Slip |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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