Pivot Trailcat LT: suspension setup & specs

Manufacturer data retrieved on 26 September 2026 · 5 builds · Bike type: Hardtail MTB

The Pivot Trailcat LT is a trail bike with 150 mm of fork travel. This page lists the 5 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.

Calculate the setup for your Pivot Trailcat LT →

All builds

Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.

Build	Fork	Weight	RRP	Calculator
Expert XT Di2	Fox Performance 36 (150 mm)	–	–	Setup →
Pro X0 Eagle Transmission	Fox Factory 36 (150 mm)	–	–	Setup →
Ride Eagle 70/90	Fox Performance 36 (150 mm)	–	–	Setup →
Ride GX Eagle Transmission	Fox Performance 36 (150 mm)	–	–	Setup →
Team XX Eagle Transmission	Fox Factory 36 (150 mm)	–	–	Setup →

How it compares

With 150 mm at the fork, the Pivot Trailcat LT sits above average: across the 44 bikes in the “trail bike” category in our database, the median is 140 mm. Within Pivot’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Pivot Trailcat SL and the Pivot Shadowcat on travel. The frame is made of carbon.

Every build uses a FOX fork. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the Fox Performance 36 to the Fox Factory 36.

Setup notes for this spec

Fork (Fox Performance 36): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
Rebound: on FOX suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.

Target SAG for the Pivot Trailcat LT

The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Pivot specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.

150 mm fork (all builds)

Riding style	Fork SAG
XC / touring	17 % = 26 mm
Trail	20 % = 30 mm
Enduro / rough	22 % = 33 mm
Bike park	20 % = 30 mm

How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.

Tyre pressure starting values

The values apply to 2.40″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA.

Ready-to-ride weight	Front	Rear
60 kg	1.43 bar (21 psi)	1.63 bar (24 psi)
70 kg	1.55 bar (22 psi)	1.75 bar (25 psi)
80 kg	1.67 bar (24 psi)	1.87 bar (27 psi)
90 kg	1.79 bar (26 psi)	1.99 bar (29 psi)
100 kg	1.91 bar (28 psi)	2.11 bar (31 psi)
110 kg	2.03 bar (29 psi)	2.23 bar (32 psi)
120 kg	2.15 bar (31 psi)	2.35 bar (34 psi)

Air pressure in the fork

The sticker on the fork and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.

Note: no guarantee is given. Specs can vary by model year, size and country; the type plate, the manual and Pivot are authoritative. The maximum pressures of fork, shock, tyres and rims always apply.