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2020 Pivot

Switchblade Race XT - 29"

Prix du fabricant

5 499 $US(4 748 €)
CadreCarbone
Suspensioncomplet, 160mm débattement avant
FourcheFox Performance Float 36
Amortisseur arrièreFox Float DPX2 Performance
roues29″ Aluminium
Transmission1 × 12
GroupeXT, SLX
FreinsShimano SLX Disque hydraulique
Tige de selleCompte-gouttes
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Terrain
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Handling
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Switchblade Race XT - 29"
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Transmission

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

44 km/h

Switchblade Race XT - 29"

41 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Dimensions
XS

147cm – 164cm

SM

161cm – 174cm

MD

171cm – 182cm

LG

179cm – 189cm

XL

187cm – 201cm

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Résumé

The Pivot Switchblade is a versatile enduro bike praised for its excellent suspension performance, combining supple small-bump compliance with supportive mid-stroke and progressive end-stroke. It climbs efficiently with strong traction and descends confidently, offering agile handling that inspires riders on technical terrain. Its modern geometry and DW-link suspension platform make it a capable all-rounder for aggressive trail and enduro riding.

Pros
  • Excellent suspension performance with supple small-bump compliance and supportive mid-stroke

  • Strong climbing efficiency and traction on technical sections

  • Agile and confident handling that inspires aggressive riding

  • Versatile design with compatibility for multiple wheel sizes and shock options

  • High-quality carbon frame construction and thoughtful details

Cons
  • High price point across most builds

  • Inconsistent brake performance, particularly with Shimano XTR/XT models

  • Super Boost Plus rear spacing limits component compatibility

  • Suspension tune may be too progressive for some riders

  • Internal cable routing can be noisy

Key Quotes
The Switchblade truly shines when you let it go, a characteristic that edges it closer to the current crop of long-travel 29ers.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
Its ability to turn every section of trail into an ultra high definition pop, rip and power through playground is as good - if not better - than any other bike we’ve ridden.
Bike Perfect logoBike Perfect
The ability of the Switchblade to make traction appear seemingly out of nowhere was on full display
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
It might just be one of, if not the best do-it-all bikes I’ve ridden.
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
The Switchblade stands for pure riding pleasure.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Pivot Switchblade Enduro Bike

janv. 2021 · McCoy

This do-it-all mountain bike is hard to categorize

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Loam Wolf
Review: Pivot Switchblade Pro XT/XTR 29er

juil. 2020 · Mike Wirth

PIVOT SWITCHBLADE PRO XT/XTR 29ER REVIEW IF A SURVIVAL KNIFE WERE A BIKE Words by Mike Wirth | Photos by Katie Jane Photography When Pivot launched their original Switchblade in 2015, it wasn’t actually original at all. At least the name wasn’t. The true OG

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Freehub
Bike Review | Pivot Switchblade Team XTR 29

mai 2020

The element of “pop” can be tough to describe, but when it’s felt, the definition becomes crystal clear. The Pivot Switchblade is a pop machine, and it’s apparent from the very first pedal stroke. With DW-Link suspension, designed by the guru Dave Weagle himself, there’s no question as to where this indescribable amount of energy comes from, nor is there a question as to how to make the most of it. The Switchblade answers that itself by boosting off every jump and bump in sight. The same fundamentals that make this bike an instrument of antigravity also give it a uniquely agile feel for when it’s on the ground—even if those moments are rare. With short chain stays and a steeper seat-tube angle the Switchblade is a nimble climber that transfers pedal power to traction well, even while out of the saddle.

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Bike Perfect
Pivot Switchblade Team XTR reviewed

avr. 2020 · Guy Kesteven

Can Pivot’s Switchblade really make a £9k price tag seem worth it? Guy Kesteven has been blasting his local test trails in a responsible, solitary fashion to find out

Points forts
  • Super clean, precise and efficient but still smooth and grippy

  • Excellent all round aggro handling balance

  • Super Gucci XTR/Fox/Reynolds build kit

  • Delicious frame detailing

  • Sweet custom air shock but coil shock compatible too.

Points faibles
  • Very high price

  • Too progressive for most riders in stock form

  • Press Fit BB and option limiting Super Boost rear end

  • XTR brake pad rattle drove us nuts

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: 2020 Pivot Switchblade

févr. 2020

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on Pivot’s frame evolution over the past year, the design of the revamped Switchblade won’t come as a surprise—it

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BikeRadar
Pivot Switchblade Team XTR first ride review

févr. 2020 · Alex Evans

Can the new Switchblade cut the number of bikes you need to own to one?

Points forts
  • Lovely, supportive rear suspension that’s supple to boot

  • Geometry inspires confidence

  • Frame damps bumps and vibrations well

  • Good spec but for the price, you’d hope so!

Points faibles
  • Amazingly expensive

  • Brakes performed inconsistently

  • Rattly internal cable routing

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Bikerumor
Review: First rides at South Mountain Indicate the New Pivot Switchblade is the best yet

févr. 2020 · Zach Overholt

The next Pivot Switchblade is here and we were lucky enough to ride it on the same trails it was developed on - South Mountain.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
First ride review: Pivot Switchblade 2020 - The all-rounder gets even more capable!

févr. 2020 · Jonas Müssig

Metadescription: Can the new Pivot Switchblade 2020 retain its reputation as the “one bike for all”? We flew out to its launch in Gran Canaria to find out!

Points forts
  • Great suspension

  • Great climbing qualities

  • Playful yet capable

  • Elegant design and high quality workmanship

Points faibles
  • Short chainstays limit uphill performance

  • Loud XT brakes

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Géométrie
Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

Switchblade

Fourche

Fox Performance 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 160mm

Voyager160mm

Type de ressortAir

Amortisseur arrière

Fox Performance DPX2

Casque

Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge

Tige

Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail

Guidon

Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum

Selle

Phoenix WTB Race High Tail Trail (XS-SM), Phoenix WTB Race Vigo (MD-XL)

Tige de selle

Fox Transfer Performance Series 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 175mm (LG, XL)

TypeCompte-gouttes

Poignées

Phoenix Factory Lock-On

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

Shimano XT SGS 12-Speed

Manivelle

Race Face Ride 32t

Manettes

Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100 10-51t

Chaîne

Shimano CN-M7100 12-Speed

Freins

Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston

TypeShimano SLX Disque hydraulique

roues
Jantes

DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 30mm - 29"

Pneus

Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRAMaxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA

Disques

Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 203mm Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 180mm

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