2021 Rocky Mountain Growler vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70
The M is the Rocky Mountain Element C70 size closest to your M Rocky Mountain Growler. 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 Rocky Mountain Element C70
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Growler in M, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in M places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Growler, MRocky Mountain Element C70, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Growler M | Rocky Mountain Element C70 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 450 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 615 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 65 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 76 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1210 | 1202 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 55 | not listed | |
| Standover | 802 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C70 minus the Rocky Mountain Growler. Full charts: 2021 Rocky Mountain Growler, 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain GrowlerRocky Mountain Element C70
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 Growler20 | Rocky Mountain Element C70C70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Growler | Rocky Mountain Element |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM34 | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS2 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | not listed |
| Crankset | Rocky Mountain Microdrive | Shimano XT |
| Pedals | Alloy platform | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano MT400 | WTB ST Light i27 |
| Tire | Kenda Amrak | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | 180mm front and rear | Shimano RT-66 |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Rocky Mountain AM |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | Rocky Mountain 35 XC |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 57B | not listed |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain 30.9mm | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | WTB Volt Race |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Seatpost | not listed | Race Face Turbine R |
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