Pivot Switchblade Race XT
$7,399.00
Versatility—that’s the Switchblade’s calling card and the reason this bike immediately rocketed to the top of several cycling media best-of lists. 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. One bike. Any trail.
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Description
Product | Pivot Switchblade Race XT 29 Bike |
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Model Year | 2020 |
Riding Type | Enduro / All-Mountain, Trail |
Rider | Unisex |
Sizes and Geometry |
XS (Low, High), S (Low, High), M (Low, High), L (Low, High), XL (Low, High) View Geometry
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Wheel Size | 29″ |
Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
Frame Material Details | Hollow Core Carbon front and rear triangles with integrated rubber frame guards and full-length, internal cable routing with Pivot’s Cable Port System |
Rear Travel | 142mm |
Rear Shock | FOX Performance DPX2, 185x55mm |
Fork | FOX Performance 36, 44mm offset, GRIP, 29″ |
Fork Travel | 160mm |
Head Tube Diameter | Tapered |
Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge Internal and external lower cup option |
Handlebar | Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum 780mm (XS-L), 800mm (XL) |
Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail 35mm (XS), 45mm (S-XL) |
Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston with Shimano SLX 6-bolt rotors, 203mm front / 180mm rear |
Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
Drivetrain | 1x |
Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 I-SPEC, 12-speed |
Front Derailleur | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M8100 SGS, 12-speed |
ISCG Tabs | ISCG-05 |
Chainguide | None |
Cranks | Race Face Ride |
Chainrings | 32 tooth |
Bottom Bracket | Press fit |
Pedals | None included |
Chain | Shimano CN-M7100, 12-speed |
Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51 tooth |
Rims | DT Swiss M1900, 30mm |
Hubs | DT Swiss 370 |
Spokes | |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29″x2.5″ WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29″x2.4″ WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra |
Saddle | Phoenix WTB Race Hightail Trail (XS-S) Phoenix WTB Race Vigo (M-XL) |
Seatpost | FOX Transfer 100mm (XS), 125mm (S), 150mm (M), 175mm (L-XL) |
Seatpost Diameter | 30.9mm |
Seatpost Clamp | Standard single bolt |
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions | 12mm x 157mm |
Max. Tire Size | 29″x2.6″ or 27.5″x2.8″ |
Bottle Cage Mounts | Yes: inside front triangle, fits a large bottle on all sizes with all shock types |
Colors | Horizon Blue, Treeline Green |
Warranty | 10 years for carbon frame 1 year for frame paint, finish, and bearings 5 years for Pivot Cycles-branded Phoenix Components |
Weight | N/A |
Miscellaneous | dw-link suspension design Vertical shock position Size-specific design and ride tune Fits riders between 152cm and 200+cm (5′ and 6’7″+) Compatible with both 29″, 27.5+ and 27.5″ rear and 29″ front (reverse mullet) wheel sizes Bottom bracket height adjustable geometry via a flip-chip in the upper linkage mount FOX Live Valve integration built into frame Low durometer ultra-quiet chainstay protection Frame weight 5.7 lb/2.57 kg (size small without shock) |