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Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$7,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'9" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
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Summary
The Pivot Shadowcat is a versatile and fun trail bike that excels in agility and playfulness, making it a joy on quick, shaped tracks and jumps. Its dw-link suspension system and Fox components ensure excellent performance both uphill and downhill, though it may struggle in very rough terrain. The bike's lightweight and efficient climbing capabilities are frequently praised, alongside its confidence-inspiring descent handling.
dw-link suspension system
efficient climber
agile and playful
lightweight
excellent suspension performance
overwhelmed in very rough terrain
limited adjustability for advanced riders
rear tire lacks grip on very steep and wet terrain
The Pivot Shadowcat is an agile and playful play bike that’s simply meant to be fun, which it is.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe Shadowcat climbs like an all-wheel-drive jeep with a diff-lock.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineSeriously, it’s as if people have forgotten just how awesome 27.5” wheels can be. Shadowcat is here to remind everyone of that awesomeness.Pinkbike
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May 2023 · Spencer Astra
In a world of wagon wheels, the Pivot Shadowcat stands out with smaller hoops. This isn’t a bike whose sole purpose is to satisfy the 27.5-inch holdouts; Pivot didn’t stop innovating when 29-inch bikes began surging in popularity. The Shadowcat was developed to deliver unreal levels of pop. The Shadowcat succeeds the Mach 5.5, a bike Pivot’s CEO and founder Chris Cocalis told me was a bike “that struck the perfect balance for a lot of riders.” In developing the Shadowcat, Cocalis’ team narrowed in even further on what can make a 27.5-inch bike truly sing. Cutting weight from the frame until it fell squarely into cross-country bike territory, for one, gave the Shadowcat an incredulous level of agility that only amplifies the fun-factor. In fact, the most striking immediate impression I had with the Shadowcat was just how paper-light this bike feels. To me, it seems the entire bike industry is slowly pushing toward more solid, capable bikes, and with that comes a few extra pounds of bulk. We’ve had some impressively lightweight bikes roll through the office, but the way the Shadowcat bounces, bobs, and glides out on trail makes it feel like it’s simply in another league. Perhaps part of that peppiness is the smaller diameter Reynolds Blacklabel Trail Pro carbon wheels that the company typically includes on its top-spec builds.
Nov 2022
Dual 27.5-inch wheels, dw-link suspension, and solid geometry combine for a playful and confident ride.
Dw-link suspension system
Fox suspension and dropper post
Lot of standover clearance
Might not fit taller riders
Mar 2022 · Tim Wild
Pivot’s replaced the 5.5 Mach with a smaller, lighter, upright suspension trail killer. It it enough fun to justify the price?
Mar 2022 · Julian Schwede
The all-new Pivot Shadowcat is a super light trail bike with 650B wheels and long travel. Read our review to find out how it behaves on the trail.
Efficient climber
Supportive and poppy suspension
Sufficient mounting options on the frame
Overwhelmed in very rough terrain
Mar 2022 · Henry Quinney
In my experience, it can feel slightly disjointed to ride a bike that has two very different characters depending on whether you're seated or standing, and that cuts both ways, for instance with long-reach enduro bikes that have ultra-short top tubes..
| Frame | Shadowcat Colors: Dangerfruit; Blue Mirage |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT4 - 160mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float DPS Travel: 140mm |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS-SM) 780mm (MD-LG) |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) (MD-XL) |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory Series 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Æffect R 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 10-51t |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 27.5" <br> 15x110 F/12x148 R |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXO<br />Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm<br />Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm |
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Last updated January 28
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