2024 Rocky Mountain Element C70 vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp
The S is the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp size closest to your XS Rocky Mountain Element C70. 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 EVO Comp
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in XS, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in S places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +39 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- 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 XS are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C70 XS | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 415 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 600 | +39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.7 | 65.4 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.7 | 75.5 | −0.2° |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | 1151 | +24 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 43 | |
| BB height | not listed | 327 | |
| Standover | not listed | 761 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 390 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 540mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 92 |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp minus the Rocky Mountain Element C70. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element C70, 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C70Specialized Epic 8 EVO 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 Epic 8 EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Specialized FACT 11m |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float | Fox SL Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM S1000 Eagle |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i27 | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Motive Bronze, SRAM Code RSC |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM Carbon | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 XC | Specialized Alloy |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | not listed |
| Dropper post | Race Face Turbine R Dropper | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race | Specialized Power Sport |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Motive |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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