The sequel to the Switchblade story heralds a new era of all mountain riding, with more travel, unrivaled versatility and progressive geometry. It unleashes dominance over enduro inspired descents, generates speed, and delivers the finesse needed for power moves on technical climbs. With a masterfully designed new dw-link™ shock layout, riders can optimize suspension performance like never before. The all-new Switchblade cleans the impossible, threads the needle, and delivers the freedom to explore. From bike park flow trails to raw backcountry routes, the Switchblade amplifies every rider's skills and excels on any trail.
Ultra-light, size-specific optimized full Hollow Core Carbon frame featuring leading-edge carbon fiber materials and Pivot's proprietary molding technology for a lighter frame and higher stiffness to weight ratio
- Ultra-adjustable custom tuned Fox DPX2 rear shock with all-new internals
- Compatible with both 29, 27.5+" and 27.5+” rear/29” front (reverse mullet) wheel sizes without compromise thanks to the adjustable geometry
- 142mm of supple-yet-efficient dw-link™ suspension
- Large water bottle fits inside all size frames
- Fits tires up to 29x2.6” or 27.5x2.8” wide
- Full Fox Live Valve integration and build options
- Progressive geometry with short seat tubes for long travel dropper posts.
- Hassle-free, full-length, internal cable routing with Pivot’s easy to service and silent Cable Port System
- Equipped with a 44mm offset 160mm-travel Fox 36 FIT Grip2 Factory and Performance Series forks
- Flip-chip upper linkage mount for adjustable geometry in seconds
- Fits riders between 5’ and 6'7"
FRAME
Switchblade
MATERIAL
Carbon
WHEEL SIZE
29"
REAR SHOCK
Fox Factory Live Valve
FORK
Fox Factory Live 36 29", 44mm offset, FIT LIVE - 160mm
HEADSET
Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed
SHIFTER
Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed
BRAKES
Shimano XT M8120 4-piston
CRANKSET
Race Face Æffect R 32t
HANDLEBAR
Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-LG), 800mm (XL)
GRIPS
Phoenix Factory Lock-On
STEM
Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
SEATPOST
Fox Factory Transfer 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-XL)
SADDLE
Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo (MD-XL)
CASSETTE
Shimano XT M8100 10-51t
WHEELS
DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R
WHEEL UPGRADES - ADD $100 MSRP
Industry Nine Enduro S w/ Industry Nine 1/1 hub, 30.5mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R
CARBON WHEELS OPTION
DT Swiss XMC1501 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub EXP 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R
TIRES
Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA
Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA
ROTORS
Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm
Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm
CHAIN
Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
