PHOENIX (BRAIN) — Pivot's new Switchblade mountain bike, designed for both 29-inch and 27.5-plus wheels, features the brand's new long and low geometry, ample tire clearance, and short chainstays.
The bike was designed for enduro and aggressive trail riding
"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 inches wide for a 27.5-plus build. In addition to all of this, we've also achieved the shortest chainstays in the class – 428mm (16.85 inches) – for a bike that makes it incredibly easy to manual and pop up and over obstacles."
The frame uses the same double-wishbone rear triangle and linkage design found on Pivot's Phoenix DH and Mach 6 Models. The Switchblade features updates to Pivot's Cable Port System for internal cable routing and fully integrated Di2 functionality.
The Switchblade uses Pivot's new Super Boost Plus 157 rear spacing, which moves the drivetrain out 6mm (compared to the 3mm offset with Boost drivetrains). The company said the configuration maintains the same Q factor and heel clearance as Boost 148 bikes, while allowing shorter chainstays and increased tire clearance. There's more about the configuration in the attached PDF.
The Switchblade is available as a complete bike in more than 12 29-inch and 27.5-plus configurations ranging from $6,399 to $10,099 retail. The Switchblade is available immediately in size Medium. Sizes Small and Large will be available within the week and size X-Small and X-Large ships to dealers in three weeks.
More information: pivotcycles.com/bike/switchblade.
