Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago
With the steady shift to 29-inch and mixed-wheeled bikes over the years, the Pivot Shadowcat stands out with its small 27.5-inch front and rear wheel.
Instead of offering just another bike with a slightly different setup, Pivot has thought through what small wheels mean on a deeper level and developed a package from the ground up, focusing on acceleration, agility, and pop.
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Reviewer Stats: 5'11" & 215 lbs
Bike Geometry & Specs
Model: Shadowcat Pro
Price: $8,899
Wheel Size: 27.5"
Rear Travel: 140mm
Fork: 160mm
Wheelbase: 1230mm
Chainstay: 430mm
Reach: 480mm
Head Tube Angle:
BB Height: 340mm
0:15 Intro
2:12 Climb
6:24 Descent
14:00 Final Thoughts
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With the steady shift to 29-inch and mixed-wheeled bikes over the years, the Pivot Shadowcat stands out with its small 27.5-inch front and rear wheel.
Instead of offering just another bike with a slightly different setup, Pivot has thought through what small wheels mean on a deeper level and developed a package from the ground up, focusing on acceleration, agility, and pop.
Read the full review here: freehub.com/reviews/pivot-shadowcat-0
Reviewer Stats: 5'11" & 215 lbs
Bike Geometry & Specs
Model: Shadowcat Pro
Price: $8,899
Wheel Size: 27.5"
Rear Travel: 140mm
Fork: 160mm
Wheelbase: 1230mm
Chainstay: 430mm
Reach: 480mm
Head Tube Angle:
BB Height: 340mm
0:15 Intro
2:12 Climb
6:24 Descent
14:00 Final Thoughts
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