2024 Rocky Mountain Element C70 vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in M, the Specialized Chisel Comp in S places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 61 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −61 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 C70 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C70 M | Specialized Chisel Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 415 | −35 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 593 | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 66.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1141 | −61 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 437 |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element C70. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element C70, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C70Specialized 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 C70C70 | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM DB6 |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM Carbon | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | not listed |
| Dropper post | Race Face Turbine R Dropper | TranzX dropper internal routing |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX 30.9mm |
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