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Switchblade Carbon 29 XT Pro 2x Mountain Bike - 2017

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Take the big lines.

The past few years have seen big travel 29ers advance from mere pipe dreams to industry-leading reality, and Pivot continues to raise the proverbial bar with the 2017 Pivot Switchblade Carbon 29 XT Pro 2x Complete Mountain Bike. Kitted out with plush FOX squish, a mix of Shimano XT and XTR components, KS LEV dropper awesomeness, and DT's star ratchet freehub, this bike sets a new standard for what a 29er can do.


If you were to start at this root-lattice devourer's own roots, you'd highlight the number nine first, as in: The Switchback's Super Boost Plus 157 rear axle adds 9mm to standard Boost axle spacing, bringing it up from 148 to a gravity-inspired 157mm. This change's most tangible on-trail effect comes in the form of the number 12, as in: The Switchblade's Super Boost rear axle nets 12 additional millimeters of tire clearance. That lets Pivot shove the rear wheel up even more than a standard Boost axle, chopping the chainstays down to a mere 16.85in while accommodating 27.5+ or (as is the case here) 29ers and preserving a Q-factor on par with typical 5in bikes.


The Super Boost axle's additional real estate also makes for a still stiffer spoke bracing angle for the DT hoops, which conspires with a double wishbone rear triangle and Phoenix-inspired clevis to stiffen both the pedaling interface and the linkage design. This makes the rear triangle more resistant to torsional flex, which increases pedaling efficiency and decreases the stress put on the pivot bearings. It's easier on your legs and on the hardware you rely on to bail you out of situations where overly ambitious line selection lands you in water that's just a little too deep.


The rest of the geometry is similarly capable. Where the concise back end makes for a sharp knife while dicing rooty sections, the relatively steep head tube and low bottom bracket height make for a slack, low chassis that further contributes to DH stability. Despite the frame's big-line parachute qualities, its seat tube sits relatively steep, keeping you forward and on top of the pedal stroke while climbing. Compared to Pivot's Mach 429 Trail frame, the Switchblade is slacker up front and steeper in the seat tube, perfecting the art of aggression whether you're climbing out or dropping in.


Details

  • The new face of long-travel 29ers
  • Firm pedaling across 135mm of DW-Link suspension
  • Geometry is aggressive while grinding ascents and bombing descents
  • Super Boost rear axle adds stiffness and tire clearance
  • DH-inspired linkage provides beef without weight
  • Light and efficient carbon construction
  • Item #PIV002V
Frame Material
carbon fiber
Suspension
DW-Link
Rear Shock
Fox Float Factory DPS Evol Kashima
Rear Travel
135 mm
Fork
FOX 36 Factory Kashima
Front Travel
150 mm
Headset
Pivot Precision Sealed Bearing
Shifters
Shimano XT M8000
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT M8000 side-swing
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR M9000 11-speed GS
ISCG Tabs
yes, ISCG 05
Crankset
34 / 24 t Race Face Aeffect SL
Bottom Bracket
PressFit 92
Cassette
11 - 42 t Shimano XT 11-speed
Brakeset
Shimano XT M8000
Brake Type
hydraulic disc
Handlebar
Phoenix Carbon Riser
Handlebar Width
740 mm
Grips
Phoenix lock-on
Stem
Phoenix Trail Enduro
Saddle
[small] WTB Hightail, [medium, large, ex-large] WTB Vigo Race
Seatpost
KS LEV Integra dropper
Wheelset
DT XM series 29in, 25mm internal rim w/ 36T star ratchet upgrade
Front Axle
15 x 110mm Boost QR thru-axle
Rear Axle
12 x 157mm Super Boost Plus 157 thru-axle
Tires
Maxxis High Roller II TR
Tire Size
29 x 2.3 in
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
all-mountain, enduro, trail
Manufacturer Warranty
3 years on frame

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