2023 Specialized Enduro Expert vs 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy

What changes on the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy

Compared with the Specialized Enduro Expert in S3, the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy in 29 XL places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+24 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+50 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+38 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+1.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy minus the Specialized Enduro Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Enduro Expert, 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Enduro ExpertRocky 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.