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Shuttle LT Ride Eagle 70/90
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with ultra high-end components.
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$8,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 162 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Motor | Bosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch 800Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
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May 2026
When Pivot released the latest version of the Shuttle LT I was ready for launch day with my initial review, based mostly on time spent on the trails it was designed on, and for, around Phoenix. But, since then, I’ve been riding the Shuttle LT on my home trails here in Bellingham, so it’s time to weigh in with a long-term durability report, as well as updated impressions based on the significantly wetter miles I’ve been putting on the Shuttle LT. I won’t retread most of the information from that initial piece, so if you’re not familiar with the Shuttle LT, give it a read to get up to speed, and then check back. But, the short version is that the Shuttle LT is Pivot’s longest-travel e-bike, with 165ish millimeters of rear travel, and a whole bunch of options to adjust the suspension’s leverage rate and the bike’s geometry, including Pivot’s sweet new “Slacky McSteepTube” adjustable seat tube angle. It’s powered by Bosch’s Performance Line CX-R motor, and comes with an easily-swappable 800 Wh battery. Big picture, the Shuttle LT is interesting for two reasons. First, it’s one of the most adaptable and adjustable bikes in this class. Second, it’s a refined, dialed e-bike, from a premium legacy brand that doesn’t come specced with an Avinox motor. That means that it’s at the vanguard of the motor wars. Does all of Pivot’s experience, and attention to detail, coupled with a less-powerful motor outweigh the pure wattage that Avinox systems put out? We’ll jump down that rabbit hole soon, but for now, let’s talk about the important part, how the Shuttle LT rides.
Adjustable geometry and suspension leverage rate
Sharp and precise handling, easier to maneuver than similar e-bikes
Excellent front-end traction
Bosch motor update improves climbing
High-quality build and components
Fits long dropper posts (240mm)
Clean and premium design
Rear wheel traction less planted in rooty, steep, wet conditions
Podium fork feels heavier, less poppy on climbs
Slacky McSteepTube rubber gasket slides off and is annoying
Seat tube developed a creak (resolved with cleaning and paste)
Bosch motor power delivery less refined than Avinox
Class 1 speed limit (20 mph) compared to some competitors
Feb 2026 · Dario DiGiulio
The Shuttle LT offers some features we've never seen before, and pushes the platform to an impressive new benchmark.
Jun 2025 · Nelson
Pivot updates the Shuttle LT with Bosch’s Performance Line CX Race motor, a mixed-wheel setup, and refined suspension. We tested it long-term to see how it stacks up against the competition—and its own past version.
Dec 2024
The Pivot Shuttle comes in three flavours, but the LT version is the hard-hitting, 160mm rear travel, mixed-wheeled ripper. With dialled geometry, a pretty reasonable spec and excellent ride characteristics, it has a confidence-inspiring ride. Cornering, braking and high-speed trails are handled with little dramatics whilst the climbing is dispatched with comfort and plenty of traction. It isn’t perfect and the eye-watering price makes it hard to justify it as good value for money but the performance on offer is top-tier and certainly worth trying out if this fits your budget.
Oct 2024 · Robin Weaver
Pivot’s latest Shuttle LT switches to a Bosch motor and gets some subtle geometry tweaks
Well tuned suspension provides lively reactive feel and handling
Great geometry
Killer parts package
Bosch race motor is one of the best
Expensive
Not everyone will love the integrated battery
Oct 2024 · Colin Field
The long travel eMTB switches to a Bosch CX Race Limited Edition
Aug 2023 · Alan Muldoon
I find it ironic that my news feed is constantly presenting me with horror-stories about the potential dangers of AI. Yet, the feed itself is driven by AI. Maybe it’s trying to tell me that my days as bike test editor at MBR are numbered, and soon all bike reviews will be compiled by ChatGPT. Too late… I think some already are. But what’s this got to do with the Pivot Cycles Shuttle LT 29 Team XTR? Well, it’s blatantly obvious that the model name has been configured to satisfy a search engine, rather than provoking the desired emotional response in a living, breathing, human being. Best electric mountain bikes: reviewed and rated by experts On the plus side, it does give you a pretty good snapshot of the bike rather than a fuzzy feeling of wellbeing. Clearly it’s a full 29er, has XTR brakes and drivetrain and it’s long travel. How long? Well, the top end bike of two uses a 170mm Fox 38 Factory fork combined with a Float X shock to control the DW-Link rear suspension that pumps out 160mm travel on the money. In short, it’s a pedal assist version of the Firebird. Need to know Pedal assist version of Pivot’s popular Firebird enduro bike Full carbon frame and 29in wheels make it light and fast Shimano EP8 motor is paired with Darfon 756Wh battery to extend range Fox Factory suspension delivers 170mm up front with 10mm less on the rear Shimano XTR drivetrain and brakes make for a Gucci build Four frame sizes, with generous reach measurements and short seat tubes Also available with an SLX/XT build option for £10k Assistance comes in the form of a Shimano EP8 motor with its 85Nm torque and 500W peak power. Not as punchy as offerings from Bosch or Specialized, and already superseded by Shimano’s latest EP801 motor that boasts 600W peak power. What Shimano’s EP8 motor lacks in grunt though, it makes up for with gains in efficiency, as it’s noticeably less energy sapping when pushed past the 15.5mph assistance limit. Shimano’s e-bike batteries tend to deliver less range that equivalent units from second party suppliers, so Pivot has been smart in speccing a 756Wh battery from Darfon to boost the range of the Shuttle LT. It uses a custom charging port and the battery slides out the bottom of the down tube in a similar fashion to the Specialized Turbo Levo, Canyon Spectral:ON and Whyte E-160. Handy for aspiring racers, charging the battery indoors or simply razzing around in Boost mode with a spare battery in the car for round two. Which is the best e-bike motor? Power, punch and range compared Battery swaps couldn’t be more straightforward either. Simply undo the two bolts in front of the motor and the motor cover swings back to reveal a web of wires. Unplug the connector from the battery and it slides straight out. The Darfon battery weighs 4.02kg. To make the bike feel more dynamic, Pivot has …Continue reading »
Snappy handling. Great suspension. It takes a full-size water bottle. Battery swaps are a breeze. Fast everywhere
Shimano XTR brakes with Galfer rotors is not a winning combination. BB height could be a hair lower in the low setting. It’s expensive and doesn’t have the latest Shimano EP801 motor. Needs a higher rise bar
Sep 2022
The Shuttle LT is the newest and biggest offering from the pioneering e-bike brand
| Frame | Shuttle LT |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 170mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X Travel: 162mm |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro V2- 40mm(SM-LG), 50mm(XL) |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Ride Aluminum - 20mm Rise 780mm(SM), 35mm Rise 780mm(MD-XL) |
| Saddle | Pivot Ride E-Bike |
| Seatpost | JD/PIVOT YSP23GLS 150mm (SM) 170mm (MD) 200mm (LG-XL) Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission 12-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis Alloy eCranks E-MTB 34t - 155mm |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission 12-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1270 Eagle Transmission 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Flattop 12-Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven 4-piston Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss H1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 30mm - Mixed 15x110 F/12x157 R |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Kyrptotal-F 29" x 2.4" SuperSoft Compound Enduro Casing Continental Kyrptotal-R 27.5" x 2.6" Soft Compound Enduro Casing |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Centerlock - 200mm SRAM Centerline Centerlock - 200mm |
| Motor | Bosch Gen 5 Performance Line CX 800Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery | Bosch Gen 5 Performance Line CX 800Wh |
First added March 6
Last updated June 1