2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90 vs 2025 Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90
The M is the Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90 size closest to your M Rocky Mountain Element C90. 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 Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Element C90 in M, the Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90 in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 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
We can't draw these frames yet. The Rocky Mountain Element C90 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Element C90 M | Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 460mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 629mm | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65.3° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 75.6° | −0.4° |
| Wheelbase | 1202 | 1212mm | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | not listed | |
| Standover | 808 | 683mm | −125 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 631mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 431mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 340mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 394mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 107mm |
Differences are the Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90 minus the Rocky Mountain Element C90. Full charts: 2023 Rocky Mountain Element C90, 2025 Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Element C90Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90
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 | Rocky Mountain Element C90C90 | Pivot Trailcat LT Ride 70/90Ride Eagle 70/90 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Rocky Mountain Element | Pivot Trailcat LT |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9250 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon WT | Maxxis Minion DHRII/Dissector |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Handlebar | Race Face NEXT | Phoenix Race Low Rise |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer Factory | TranzX YSP23GLS |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Stem | not listed | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail |
| Grips | not listed | Phoenix Factory |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt Race |
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