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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.

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