2020 Specialized Enduro vs 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy

What changes on the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy

Compared with the Specialized Enduro in S3, the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy in 29 S places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 76 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−27 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−30 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−76 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

Only the Specialized Enduro is drawn. The Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy numbers we have for size 29 S are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy minus the Specialized Enduro. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Enduro, 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized EnduroRocky Mountain Altitude Alloy

Each bike is ranked against the other enduro 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.