2025 Pivot Trailcat LT Ride vs 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type
The S3 is the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type 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 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type
Compared with the Pivot Trailcat LT Ride in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type in S3 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Pivot Trailcat LT Ride, MSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type, S3Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Pivot Trailcat LT Ride M | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460mm | 450mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 622mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.3° | 65° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.6° | 76° | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 631mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431mm | 432mm | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212mm | 1200mm | −12 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | 333mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 683mm | 744mm | +61 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 405mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 107mm | 110mm | +3 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 42mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 550mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type minus the Pivot Trailcat LT Ride. Full charts: 2025 Pivot Trailcat LT Ride, 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type.
Where each sits in its class
Pivot Trailcat LT RideSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert T-Type
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.
| Part | Pivot Trailcat LT RideRide GX Eagle Transmission | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert T-TypeExpert T-Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Pivot Trailcat LT | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHRII/Dissector | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM Code |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Race Low Rise | not listed |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | not listed |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory | Specialized Deity Lockjaw |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge | not listed |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race | Specialized Bridge |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Roval DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse 29 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized OneUp |
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