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Switchblade Ride Eagle 70/90
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$6,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 142 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Eagle 90 Transmission, Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison4'9" – 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
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.
Feb 2024 · Sebastian Dirscherl
Mit dem Pivot Switchblade Team XX AXS Transmission 2024 wird der Alleskönner neu aufgelegt. Wir haben das Trailbike für euch getestet.
Confidence inspiring
Excellent suspension
Classy design
Efficient climber
Tires don’t do justice to the bike’s potential
The cables rattle slightly
Can feel too direct and too stiff
| Frame | Switchblade Colors: Blue Neptune; Stealth Mojave |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 160mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float X Travel: 142mm |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 35mm(XS), 45mm(SM-XL) |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 780mm (XS-MD), 800mm (LG-XL) |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Race High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Race Volt Medium Width (MD-XL) |
| Seatpost | JD/PIVOT YSP23GLS 150mm (XS-SM) 170mm (MD) 200mm (LG-XL) Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission 12-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Eagle 70 DUB 32t |
| 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 DB8 Stealth 4-piston Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 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 6-bolt - 200mm SRAM Centerline 6-bolt - 180mm |
First added June 6
Last updated June 1