2024 Rocky Mountain Element C50 vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The M is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your XS Rocky Mountain Element C50. 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 Yeti ASR T3
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C50 in XS, the Yeti ASR T3 in M places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 48 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +39 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +48 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- 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 C50 numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C50 XS | Yeti ASR T3 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 445 | +48 mm |
| Stack | 561 | 600 | +39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.7 | 66.5 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.7 | 75.5 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 542 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1127 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 28 | not listed | |
| Standover | 769 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 355 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 437 |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Rocky Mountain Element C50. Full charts: 2024 Rocky Mountain Element C50, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C50Yeti ASR T3
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 C50C50 | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Yeti TURQ Series |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | DT Swiss XRC 1700 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Rekon, Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | Race Face Next SL |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain XC | BikeYoke BarKeeper |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | Cane Creek Hellbender Lite |
| Dropper post | Rocky Mountain Toonie | crankbrothers Highline 11 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | WTB Solano |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
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