Details
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"
X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
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A- Seat Tube Length (C-T) | 34.3 cm | 36.8 cm | 39.4 cm | 43.2 cm | 47.0 cm |
B- Top Tube Length | 56.9 cm | 59.2 cm | 62.0 cm | 63.8 cm | 66.1 cm |
C- Head Tube Length | 8.5 cm | 9.0 cm | 10.2 cm | 10.8 cm | 12.0 cm |
D- Head Tube Angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
E- Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
F- Chain Stay Length | 43.1 cm | 43.1 cm | 43.1 cm | 43.1 cm | 43.1 cm |
G- Bottom Bracket Height | 34.6 cm | 34.6 cm | 34.6 cm | 34.6 cm | 34.6 cm |
H- Standover Height | 64.8 cm | 66.8 cm | 69.4 cm | 69.6 cm | 70.0 cm |
I- Wheelbase | 114.7 cm | 116.9 cm | 119.3 cm | 121.6 cm | 124.1 cm |
Stack | 61.0 cm | 61.4 cm | 62.5 cm | 63.0 cm | 64.1 cm |
Reach | 41.0 cm | 43.0 cm | 45.5 cm | 47.0 cm | 49.0 cm |
KIT |
Pro XT/XTR - 29" |
FRAME |
Switchblade |
MATERIAL |
Carbon |
WHEEL SIZE |
29" |
REAR SHOCK |
Fox Factory Float DPX2 |
FORK |
Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm |
HEADSET |
Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
REAR DER |
Shimano XTR SGS 12-Speed |
SHIFTER |
Shimano XT M8100 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" |
WHEEL UPGRADES |
DT Swiss XMC1501 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub EXP 36T Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" |
ADD $1,300 MSRP |
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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 |
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ROTOR |
Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm |
Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm |
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CHAIN |
Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed |