Introducing The Pivot Switchblade – A Convertible Game Changer?
Sun 29th May, 2016 @ 9:30 am
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Do you find yourself debating and deciding over the pros and cons of 27.5+” versus 29″ wheels? Well now you can have your cake and eat it with both wheel sizes available in one tidy package, with the new Pivot Switchblade. The new aggressive trail machine can even run plus-size wheels for those looking for uber levels of grip and traction. We got the low-down from Pivot Cycles’ President, Chris Cocalis:
Pivot Switchblade Carbon 29er
Purpose-built to meet the demands of enduro and aggressive trail riding, Pivot’s Switchblade is a versatile ripper with a huge advantage, no matter where you shred. As a long travel 29er, the Switchblade is a next-level enduro bike that begs for fast, steep and technical trails. As a 27.5+ machine, the Switchblade combines spider-man traction with the shortest chainstays and most tire clearance in the category for the ultimate all-terrain, all-conditions ride.
Pivot Cycles President and CEO, Chris Cocalis:
“The Switchblade is a from-the-ground-up design, specifically engineered to accept the new bigger tire sizes. For enduro riders, this is the 29er that they’ve been waiting for from Pivot, with new long and low geometry and 135mm of dw-link suspension. For plus-tire riders, we designed this bike to accommodate tires up to 3.25 inches wide for a 27.5+ build. In addition to all of this, we’ve also achieved the shortest chainstays in the class – 428mm (16.85”) – for a bike that makes it incredibly easy to manual and pop up and over obstacles.”
Pivot Switchblade Carbon 27.5+
Pivot’s signature carbon design, with dw-link™ suspension, makes it easy for the Switchblade to exceed our engineering goals for best-in-class stiffness and power transfer. The frame utilizes the same double wishbone rear triangle and linkage design found on the Phoenix DH and Mach 6 Models. Additionally, the Switchblade features updates to our innovative Pivot Cable Port System with the cleanest internal cable routing and fully integrated Di2 functionality.
“Aaron Chase and Mason Bond get the first ride on the Pivot Switchblade in Sedona, AZ.The 29 configuration is perfect for fast shredding, and they test the incredible traction of 27.5+ on one of the sketchiest trails in the world.”
Pricing, Specifications, and Availability
The Switchblade is available as a complete bike in over 12 different 29” and 27.5+” configurations ranging from $6,399 to $10,099 USD. The Switchblade is available immediately in size Medium at key Pivot Dealers. Sizes Small and Large are available within the week and size X-Small and X-Large ships to dealers in 3 weeks.
The Switchblade is available now in size medium with other sizes to follow shortly
More details at: pivotcycles.com/bike/switchblade
