Pivot Cycles Switchblade C 27.5+ Pro (XT/XTR 1x incl. dropper) 2017
Details
Purpose-built to meet the demands of enduro and aggressive trail riding, Pivot’s Switchblade is a versatile ripper with a huge advantage no matter where you shred. As a long travel 29er, the Switchblade is a next-level enduro bike that begs for fast, steep and technical trails. As a 27.5+ machine, the Switchblade combines spider-man traction with the shortest chainstays in the category for the ultimate all-terrain, all-conditions ride.
Switchblade Features:
- Compatible with both 29 and 27.5+ wheelsizes
- Fits 27.5+ tires up to 3.25” wide
- Fits 29er tires up to 2.5” wide
- Features Pivots new long and low geometry
- Ultra short 428mm (16.85”) chainstays beat every other bike in the category
- Front derailleur compatible with Pivot’s stealth E-Type mounting system
- 135mm dw-link rear suspension with upper clevis and linkage and double wishbone rear triangle
- Designed for a 150mm fork, fits forks up to 160mm
- 27.5+ spec’d with either 40mm inner width DT alloy or Reynolds carbon wheels and aggressive new Maxxis REKON 2.8 tires
- Pivot Cable Port system for easy internal routing of shifters, brakes and droppers and full Di2 Integration
- New ultra quiet low durometer rubberized frame protection
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Frame | SWITCHBLADE |
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Fork | FOX 36 FACTORY 150mm KASHIMA BOOST 110QR |
Headset | PIVOT PRECISION SEALED BEARING |
Rear Shock | FOX FLOAT FACTORY DPS EVOL KASHIMA |
Rims/Wheels | DT XM series 29” 25mm inner rim, w/ 36T star ratchet upgrade |
Tires | MAXXIS HIGH ROLLER II 29X2.3 TR |
Crankset | RACE FACE AEFFECT SL 30T |
Rear Derailleur | XTR 11SPD GS |
Shifters | XT 11 SPEED R |
Handlebars | PHOENIX CARBON RISER 740MM |
Tape/Grips | PHOENIX LOCK ON |
Stem | PHOENIX TRAIL ENDURO |
Brakes | XT 8000 |
Saddle | M/ L/XL: WTB VIGO RACE. XS/SM: WTB HIGHTAIL |
Seat Post | FOX Transfer 125mm |
* Subject to change without notice.