Pivot Cycles Announces The Switchblade

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 in the category for the ultimate all-terrain, all-conditions ride.

Pivot Switchblade Features

• Compatible with both 29 and 27.5+ wheelsizes
• Fits 27.5+ tires up to 3.25” wide
• Fits 29er tires up to 2.5” wide
• Features Pivots new long and low geometry
• Ultra short 428mm (16.85”) chainstays beat every other bike in the category
• Front derailleur compatible with Pivot’s stealth E-Type mounting system
• 135mm dw-link rear suspension with upper clevis and linkage and double wishbone rear triangle
• Designed for a 150mm fork, fits forks up to 160mm
• 27.5+ spec’d with either 40mm inner width DT alloy or Reynolds carbon wheels and aggressive new Maxxis REKON 2.8 tires
• 29” spec’d with 25mm inner width DT rims or 28mm inner width Reynolds Enduro carbon rims and aggressive Maxxis High Roller II 2.3” tires
• Pivot Cable Port system for easy internal routing of shifters, brakes and droppers and full Di2 Integration
• New ultra quiet low durometer rubberized frame protection

Pivot Switchblade Geometry

 

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 in the category for the ultimate all-terrain, all-conditions ride.

http://www.pivotcycles.com/bike/switchblade

Aaron Chase and Mason Bond get the first ride on the Pivot Switchblade in Sedona, AZ.The 29 configuration is perfect for fast shredding, and they test the incredible traction of 27.5+ on one of the sketchiest trails in the world...