2020 Trek Slash vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70

What changes on the Rocky Mountain Element C70

Compared with the Trek Slash in ML, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in XS places the top of the head tube 52 mm lower and 49 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 76 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−52 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−49 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−76 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.6°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−8 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Slash numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C70 minus the Trek Slash. Full charts: 2020 Trek Slash, 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70.

Where each sits in its class

Trek SlashRocky 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.