Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
The element of “pop” can be tough to describe, but when it’s felt, the definition becomes crystal clear. The Switchblade Pivot 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.
*Editors Note: The build we tested is the Team XTR 29 version not the PRO XT/XTR 29 as stated in the video.
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#pivot #Switchblade #bikereview
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Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
The element of “pop” can be tough to describe, but when it’s felt, the definition becomes crystal clear. The Switchblade Pivot 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.
*Editors Note: The build we tested is the Team XTR 29 version not the PRO XT/XTR 29 as stated in the video.
For more details: freehubmag.com/reviews/pivot-switchblade-29
#pivot #Switchblade #bikereview
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