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SWITCHBLADE Pro XT/XTR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$7,899| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 142 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Silver Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'9" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Pivot Switchblade is celebrated as a versatile and capable trail bike, offering a lively ride with sorted suspension and a geometry that balances agility and stability. Its improved dw-link suspension design and modern geometry make it a standout for both climbing and descending, though some note the lack of internal storage and the bike's demand for an active riding style.
Lively and engaging ride
Sorted suspension performance
Versatile in a broad range of terrain
Improved geometry for better handling
Option to run a mullet setup
Lack of internal storage
Demands an active riding style
Build kits are expensive
Slack seat angle can feel off on tech climbs
Super Boost 157x12mm rear hub spacing limits wheel swaps
It's a well-sorted, wonderfully intuitive, and fun trail weapon that is seriously capable without being a dull, lifeless ride like some super long and slack bikes can be.
Bike PerfectA lot of small changes that add up to big differences, without changing what the bike does really well
BikerumorThe Pivot Switchblade is a fantastic all-rounder.
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May 2026
The Pivot Switchblade and Trailcat LT seem nearly identical on paper, which begs the question, why go through so much hassle ...
Feb 2026 · Travis Reill
Love the Switchblade? They now have four different custom decal kits that you can choose from for free. The catch? You have to buy the bike
Apr 2025 · Simon Kohler
In our 2025 big trail bike comparison test, we pitted the Pivot Switchblade Team X0 Transmission against the hottest bikes of the season. How did it fare against the competition?
Very lively uphill
High agility
Premium design
Demands an active riding style
Nov 2024 · Nelson
From fast-paced, flowy trail rides with lots of climbing to well-traveled, beat-up, chunky steep descents, the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain spectrum. From fast-paced, flowy trail rides with lots of climbing to well-traveled, beat-up, chunky steep descents, the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain spectrum.
Versatile in a broad range of terrain
Improved geometry for better handling
Lighter frame than the previous model
Longer dropper-post insertion depths
Full-size water bottle fits inside the front triangle in all sizes
Improved rider position for climbing
Rear suspension feels more supple and active
Quiet operation
Proven cable-port system for easier service
Subtle improvements on every front
Some riders preferred shorter crank arm length
WTB’s Volt saddle not favored by all
Lack of internal frame storage polarizing among riders
Nov 2024
Wil takes us through his custom-built Pivot Switchblade that features mixed wheels and the new Fox Live Valve Neo suspension.
Aug 2024 · Neal Hunt
Have Pivot's recent updates to its popular Switchblade trail bike done enough to warrant its superbike pricing?
Lively engaging ride
Sorted suspension
Riding position is pretty much perfect for me
User-friendly cable routing
Option to run a mullet setup
Wheel spec is disappointing for £9k
Lack of internal storage may put some off
Could do with a longer dropper post as standard
A 10-year instead of a lifetime warranty
Apr 2024 · Spencer Astra
It’s been a few years since I had the pleasure of riding the previous Pivot Switchblade. This is a model that has risen to legendary status in my mind. The updated frame has maintained many attributes of the outgoing Switchblade but turned up the dial on speed and stability by just a few notches. I can imagine the development team’s struggle to improve upon the outgoing bike without sacrificing its keen sense of handling and agility. Thankfully, the new bike has the same agile character with a slight tweak toward better high-speed handling and chunk-eating kinematics.
Feb 2024
Updates to Pivot's 142mm travel Switchblade trail bike expand its performance and capability, bringing it closer to the feel and handling of its competition.
| Frame | Switchblade Colors: Blue Neptune; Stealth Mojave |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP X2 - 160mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X Travel: 142mm |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 35mm(XS), 45mm(SM-XL) |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-MD), 800mm (LG-XL) |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) (MD-XL) |
| Seatpost | Fox Factory Transfer 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 | SRAM Maven Silver 4-piston Type: SRAM Maven Silver Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 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" /Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline CenterLock - 200mm, SRAM Centerline CenterLock - 180mm |
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Last updated June 14
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