2024 Rocky Mountain Element C50 vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The L is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your XL 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 Yeti ASR T3
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C50 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
- 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 XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C50 XL | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 465 | −40 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 610 | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 66.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 664 | not listed | |
| 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 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 439 |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Rocky Mountain Element C50. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element C50, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C50Yeti 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 C50C50 | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | RockShox SID Ultimate SL |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Chainring | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | Yeti Motive Silver |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | not listed |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | not listed |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | not listed |
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