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Pivot Cycles Switchblade - RIDE KIT SLX/XT

Pivot Cycles Switchblade - RIDE KIT SLX/XT
  • Color: Electric Lime
  • Color: Bass Boat Blue
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Beyond All Mountain

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

*Image may not show actual build kit. Pricing and specifications subject to change without notice. COVID induced supply chain challenges may result in frequent parts substitutions.

Specs

Frame Carbon
Fork Fox Performance 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 160mm
Rear Shock Fox Performance FLOATX
Wheels DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 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 Ride 32t
Shifters Shimano SLX M7100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100 SGS 12-Speed
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano SLX M7100 10-51t
Chain Shimano CN-M7100 12-Speed
Brakes Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston
Rotors Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 203mm Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 180mm
Handlebars Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 780mm (XS-LG), 800mm (XL)
Tape/Grips Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Stem Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
Headset Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge
Seatpost Fox Transfer Performance Elite 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD), 200mm (LG-XL)
Saddle Phoenix WTB Race High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Race Vigo (MD-XL)

* Subject to change without notice.