The new Pivot Switchblade features their new long and low geometry, industry-best tire clearance, the shortest chainstays in the class, and is designed for both 29” and 27.5+” wheels.
Purpose-built to meet the demands of enduro and aggressive trail riding, Pivot’s Switchblade is a versatile ripper with a huge advantage, no matter where you shred. As a long travel 29er, the Switchblade is a next-level enduro bike that begs for fast, steep and technical trails. As a 27.5+ machine, the Switchblade combines spider-man traction with the shortest chainstays and most tire clearance in the category for the ultimate all-terrain, all-conditions ride.
“The Switchblade is a from-the- ground-up design, specifically engineered to accept the new bigger tire sizes,” said Pivot Cycles President and CEO, Chris Cocalis. “For enduro riders, this is the 29er that they’ve been waiting for from Pivot, with new long and low geometry and 135mm of dw-link suspension. For plus-tire riders, we designed this bike to accommodate tires up to 3.25” wide for a 27.5+ build. In addition to all of this, we’ve also achieved the shortest chainstays in the class – 428mm (16.85”) – for a bike that makes it incredibly easy to manual and pop up and over obstacles.”
Pivot’s signature carbon design, with dw-link™ suspension, makes it easy for the Switchblade to exceed our engineering goals for best-in- class stiffness and power transfer. The frame utilizes the same double wishbone rear triangle and linkage design found on the Phoenix DH and Mach 6 Models. Additionally, the Switchblade features updates to our innovative Pivot Cable Port System with the cleanest internal cable routing and fully integrated Di2 functionality.
Pricing, Specifications, and Availability:
The Switchblade is available as a complete bike in over 12 different 29” and 27.5+” configurations ranging from $6,399 to $10,099 USD. The Switchblade is available immediately in size Medium at key Pivot Dealers. Sizes Small and Large are available within the week and size X-Small and X-Large ships to dealers in 3 weeks.
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