2023 Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR vs 2022 Rocky Mountain Element C70
The Rocky Mountain Element C70 size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Rocky Mountain Element C70
Compared with the Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR in S, the Rocky Mountain Element C70 in XL places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 75 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 93 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +28 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +75 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +93 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR, SRocky Mountain Element C70, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR S | Rocky Mountain Element C70 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 505 | +75 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 633 | +28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.8 | 65 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1172 | 1265 | +93 mm |
| BB drop | 17 | not listed | |
| Standover | 638 | 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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