Pivot Switchblade Mountain Bike

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The All New Switchblade

THE NEWLY REFRESHING MOJAVE COLOUR IS HERE please call to hear more information and check availability.

A mountain bike with extraordinary versatility and category bending capability that redefines performance across every type of trail. We took the progressive long, and low geometry of the original Switchblade and pushed it even further with a longer reach, slacker head angle and steeper seat angle. Always with an eye on confidence - inspiring design, we shortened and straightened the Switchblade’s seat tube to allow for longer travel Dropper Seatposts in a more compact overall frame design. The adjustable flip chip from our Firebird 29 adds geometry adjustability, enabling the Switchblade to be easily optimized for 29”, 27.5+ or 27.5”/29” reverse mullet setups without compromise. All of this versatility is packaged in a even lighter, Pivot Hollow Core Carbon frame with plenty of room for a large water bottle in all sizes.

New vertical shock layout design builds on dw-link’s legacy of class - leading performance, making it the most capable and adaptable Switchblade ever. A more aggressive rising rate makes 142mm of travel suppler off the top of the stroke, offers more support in the middle and gives it huck-to-flat bottoming control at the end. We worked closely with Fox to develop an all new piston and valve tune on its DPX2 that delivers new levels of sensitivity and traction. Coil Shock compatibility and full Fox Live Valve integration give the new Switchblade mtb unequalled suspension adaptability and performance.

Travel

• 142mm of supple, yet efficient DW-Link™ suspension.
• Equipped with a 44mm offset, 160mm travel, Fox 36 FIT Grip2 Factory or Performance series forks.

DW Link™

• Patented position sensitive anti-squat, eliminates pedal bob during hard pedalling efforts.
• Improved traction and versatility in a variety of conditions.
• Superior pedalling performance without sacrificing braking or suspension feel.

Vertical Shock

• Allows a more compact frame design. Stiffer, lighter and uses less material.
• Better Fox Live-Valve integration.
• More progressive shock rate. Also works with coil shocks.

Full Fox Live-Valve Integration

• Build Kit options offering full Fox Live-Valve Integration.

Fox DPx2 Shock

Ultra adjustable, next generation Fox DPx2 rear shock with an all new base valve design and selector plate. The new design provides more support where needed, while increasing oil flow and plushness on high speed impacts.

Size Specific Design & Ride Tune

Fits riders between 152cm and 200+cm (5' and 6'7"+).

Progressive Yet Versatile Geometry

• Longer reach.
• Slacker head angle.
• Steeper seat tube angle.
• Shorter seat tubes with longer insertion depths for longer travel dropper posts.

Adjustable Geometry

• Flip-Chip upper linkage mount for adjustable geometry in seconds.
• Internal and external lower headset cup option.
• Compatible with both 29", 27.5+. Also works with 27.5" rear and 29" front (reverse mullet) without compromise thanks to adjustable geometry.

Clean Cable Routing

Hassle free, full length internal cable routing, with Pivot's easy to service and silent Cable Port System.

Extra Small

• Improved water bottle clearance - large bottle fits on all sizes with all shock types.
• Full control over standover height with new shock orientation.

Hollow Core Carbon

Ultra-light, size specific, optimized, full Hollow Core Carbon frame, featuring leading edge carbon fibre materials and Pivot's proprietary moulding technology for a lighter frame and high stiffness to weight ratio.
Frame Weight: 2.6kg/5.7lbs (Small w/o shock).

Full Switchblade Geometry can be found here

BikePerfect

"Its ability to turn every section of trail into an ultra-high definition pop, rip and power through playground is as good - if not better - than any other bike we’ve ridden. While it doesn’t feel like it has more rear travel than 142mm, the quality of flat-out flow and tight power response is exceptional. It’s also one of the few bikes where you can still swap to plus-sized wheels if that’s your thing but for most, it’ll be the delicious detailing and visceral, dynamic speed of the Switchblade that makes it something very special."

Unboxing

First Ride

Full Review Here

MBUK

"Overall, Pivot seem to have nailed the Switchblade’s feel, especially on rough terrain."

"From the saddle, the Switchblade feels more like a long-travel enduro bike than a short-travel trail bike.
On the downhills, the Pivot feels like it has more travel than the numbers suggest.
The suspension is impressively supple at the start of its stroke, with plenty of ramp-up through the rest.
You can ride aggressively through rock-strewn chunder as the bike works overtime to smooth out the terrain.
The geometry feels good on flatter terrain and the bike inspires confidence to shred.
We never struck the pedals or cranks, thanks to the 346mm BB height – a figure normally found on bikes with much more travel."

Full Review Here

Vital MTB - 5 Star Review

"Bike of the Year Contender?"

"Pivot jumps into 2020 with big updates to a popular bike, and we're confident in saying that it's an incredible ride."

Full Review Here

Pinkbike

"Out of the gate, the pedaling efficiency and climbing ability of the Switchblade is quite noticeable. The DW-Link suspension keeps the bike riding high in its travel, and I never once even considered reaching down for the cheater switch on the shock. The back end of the bike stays firmly planted without squatting too much even riding up steep bits of trail. There are no sensations of getting caught up or hung in roots or rocks, even when my legs didn't want to produce the extra punch to get through them fast and stay on top of things."

Full Review Here

MBR

"The Switchblade 29 is one hard-hitting trail bike that’s been designed to tackle the most challenging terrain. And while it could easily turn its hand to a spot of enduro racing, it retains the agile handling of a precision instrument."

Full Review Here

Singletrack

"This bike in the right hands would see some serious personal bests or KOMs if that’s your thing. That is how the bike felt for me: fast!
The Pivot is a hooligan – it possesses the perfect blend of capability in the rough, yet with the dw-link suspension it pedals so well I can still enjoy winching my local fire roads without reaching for the lockout lever.
I’m certain it would really come into its own while away on holiday in big mountain country. ."

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