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2025 Pivot Trailcat LT Ride vs 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90

The L is the Rocky Mountain Element C90 size closest to your M Pivot Trailcat LT Ride. 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 C90

Compared with the Pivot Trailcat LT Ride in M, the Rocky Mountain Element C90 in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+19 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2025 Pivot Trailcat LT Ride (M)The Pivot Trailcat LT Ride frame drawn to scale.J 1212

Only the Pivot Trailcat LT Ride is drawn. The Rocky Mountain Element C90 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementPivot Trailcat LT Ride MRocky Mountain Element C90 LDifference
Reach460mm475+15 mm
Stack629mm624−5 mm
Head tube angle65.3°65.0−0.3°
Seat tube angle75.6°76.0+0.4°
Effective top tube631mmnot listed
Chainstay length431mmnot listed
Wheelbase1212mm1231+19 mm
BB height340mmnot listed
Standover683mm806+123 mm
Seat tube length394mmnot listed
Head tube length107mmnot listed
BB dropnot listed47

Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C90 minus the Pivot Trailcat LT Ride. Full charts: 2025 Pivot Trailcat LT Ride, 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90.

Where each sits in its class

Pivot Trailcat LT RideRocky Mountain Element C90

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.

PartPivot Trailcat LT RideRide GX Eagle TransmissionRocky Mountain Element C90C90
FramePivot Trailcat LTRocky Mountain Element
ForkFox 36 PerformanceFox 34 Performance
Rear shockFox Float X PerformanceFox Float DPS Factory
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR
ChainSRAM GX Eagle Transmissionnot listed
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle AXSnot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss M1900not listed
TireMaxxis Minion DHRII/DissectorMaxxis Rekon WT
BrakeSRAM DB8 StealthShimano XTR
RotorSRAM CenterLinenot listed
HandlebarPhoenix Race Low RiseRace Face NEXT
StemPhoenix Team Enduro/Trailnot listed
GripsPhoenix Factorynot listed
HeadsetPivot Precision Sealed Integrated CartridgeFSA Orbit NO.57E
Dropper postSDG Tellis DropperFox Transfer Factory
SaddleWTB Volt Racenot listed

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