2023 Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70
The XS is the Rocky Mountain Element C70 size closest to your XS Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR. 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 C70
Compared with the Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR in XS, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in XS places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR, XSRocky Mountain Element C70, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR XS | Rocky Mountain Element C70 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 397 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 582 | 561 | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.8 | 65 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1127 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 17 | not listed | |
| Standover | 624 | not listed |
Differences are the Rocky Mountain Element C70 minus the Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR. Full charts: 2023 Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR, 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70.
Where each sits in its class
Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTRRocky Mountain Element C70
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 Shadowcat Pro XT/XTRPro XT/XTR | Rocky Mountain Element C70C70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Pivot Shadowcat | Rocky Mountain Element |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect R | Shimano XT |
| Chainring | Race Face Aeffect R | Shimano XT |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XM1700 | WTB ST Light i27 |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8120 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | Shimano XT M8120 | Shimano RT-66 |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Low Rise | Rocky Mountain AM |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Rocky Mountain 35 XC |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory | not listed |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer Factory | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer | Race Face Turbine R |
| Saddle | WTB Pro High Tail Trail | WTB Volt Race |
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