Released February 6
Photo Credit: Pivot
Builds
8
Price Range
$6,399–$11,399
Wheels
29″
Suspension
Full, 142 / 160mm
Frame Material
Carbon
Do Everything, And Do It Better
The new Switchblade has a slacker head angle, steeper seat angle, increased reach and a longer wheelbase than its predecessor. Size-specific chainstays are tucked in and responsive but grow incrementally longer on larger frames. This translates to added stability at warp speeds while still maintaining the snap and pop that is ingrained in the Switchblade’s DNA.
From Trail To Park
The new Switchblade is light enough to pedal all day, but stout enough to run a Fox 38 without any worries. You can spin this rig up into the jagged high places, and it is burly enough, composed enough, planted enough and smooth enough to smash every line all the way back down, laughing the whole way.
The highs and lows of this model family
MSRP | $6,399 | $6,999 | $7,799 | $8,699 | $8,999 | $9,899 | $9,899 | $11,399 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spec Level | ||||||||
Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 | Fox Performance Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Groupset | XT, SLX | GX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS | XTR, XT | X0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS | XTR, XT | XTR, Race Face | X0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS | XX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Wheels | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | 624 | 635 | 639 | 651 | |
| 415 | 445 | 470 | 485 | 505 | |
| 1.47 | 1.40 | 1.35 | 1.32 | 1.29 | |
| 568 | 605 | 633 | 649 | 662 | |
| 343 | 368 | 394 | 432 | 470 | |
| 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 77.0 | |
| 85 | 100 | 112 | 117 | 130 | |
| 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | |
| 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | |
| 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| 728 | 764 | 794 | 810 | 836 | |
| 429 | 429 | 429 | 431 | 435 | |
| 1,156 | 1,192 | 1,222 | 1,240 | 1,270 | |
| 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 | |
| 122 | 122 | 122 | 123 | 122 | |
| 656 | 672 | 694 | 706 | 707 |
🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees
Feb 14, 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.
Versatile mid-travel trail bike at home in a wide variety of terrain.
Multiple mounts for water and gear
Excellent suspension
Pivot's premium prices
Another victim of creeping trail bike weights
Feb 6, 2024 · Zach Overholt
Pivot once again has a new Switchblade, which Pivot claims has a lot of small changes that add up to a big difference.
Feb 6, 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
Feb 6, 2024 · Dario DiGiulio
The Switchblade receives geometry updates and a few frame refinements for 2024.
