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2022 Specialized Stumpjumper vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70

The XL is the Rocky Mountain Element C70 size closest to your S5 Specialized Stumpjumper. 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 Specialized Stumpjumper in S5, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−3 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−7 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Specialized Stumpjumper (S5) and 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70 (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Rocky Mountain Element C70 is the colored outline on top.J 1268

Specialized Stumpjumper, S5Rocky Mountain Element C70, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper S5Rocky Mountain Element C70 XLDifference
Reach500mm505+5 mm
Stack641mm633−8 mm
Head tube angle65°65±0.0°
Seat tube angle76°76±0.0°
Chainstay length442mm435−7 mm
Wheelbase1268mm1265−3 mm
BB drop42mmnot listed
BB height333mmnot listed
Standover757mmnot listed
Seat tube length445mmnot listed
Fork length550mmnot listed
Head tube length130mmnot listed

Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C70 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized StumpjumperRocky Mountain Element C70

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized StumpjumperS-WorksRocky Mountain Element C70C70
ForkFox FLOAT 34 FactoryFox 34 Performance Elite Grip2
Rear shockFox FLOAT DPS FactoryFox Float DPS Factory
ShifterSRAM Eagle AXS Rocker PaddleShimano XT M8100
DerailleurSRAM XX1 Eagle AXSShimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus
CassetteSRAM XX1 EagleShimano XT
ChainSRAM XX1 Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM XX1 EagleShimano XT
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatoryMaxxis Rekon
HubDT Swiss 240not listed
RimRoval Control 240not listed
BrakeSRAM G2 UltimateShimano XT M8100
HandlebarRoval Traverse SLRocky Mountain AM
StemSpecialized DeityRocky Mountain 35 XC
GripsSpecialized Deitynot listed
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXSRace Face Turbine R
SaddleSpecialized BridgeWTB Volt Race
Framenot listedRocky Mountain Element
Chainringnot listedShimano XT
Wheelsetnot listedWTB ST Light i27
Rotornot listedShimano RT-66

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