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Pivot Cycles Switchblade 29" Pro XT - 2021

Pivot Cycles Switchblade 29" Pro XT
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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.

Optimized for the Entire Mountain

We tailored every detail of the Switchblade to deliver a bike that’s ready to conquer the entire mountain. Progressive geometry broadens the performance envelope while retaining the versatility that made the original so good. Always with an eye on confidence-inspiring design, we shortened, straightened, and steepened the Switchblade’s seat tube to allow for longer travel dropper seat posts. The all-new compact frame design reduces weight and increases stiffness, but perhaps best of all, it allows for greatly reduced stand over height across a broad range of sizes. With an industry-leading fit philosophy, the Switchblade offers an ideal fit for riders from 5’ to 6’7” tall.

Uncommon Versatility

The Switchblade was already a bike ahead of its time and the new Switchblade pushes the versatility envelope even further. It doesn’t matter if you want to run 29er wheels, 27.5" X 2.8” plus tires or even a 29”/27.5” combo – the Switchblade can be perfected for all. A new flip chip with two settings means there isn’t any compromise in geometry. Choose the geometry that best fits your setup or handling preferences. The all-new Switchblade’s extraordinary versatility and category bending capability redefine performance across every type of 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"

Specs

Frame Switchblade
Fork Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm
Headset Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge
Rear Shock Fox Factory Float DPX2
Rims/Wheels DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 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
Crankset Race Face Æffect R 32t
Chain Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed
Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed
Rear Cogs Shimano XT M8100 10-51t
Shifters Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed
Handlebars Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-LG), 800mm (XL)
Tape/Grips Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Stem Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
Brake Levers Shimano XT M8120 4-piston
Brakes Shimano XT M8120 4-piston
Saddle Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo (MD-XL)
Seat Post Fox Factory Transfer 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-XL)

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option Store SKU
Green / Small
Green / Medium
Green / Large 210000013065
Green / X Large