Pivot’s popular Switchblade model has undergone a significant revision for 2020. Most noticeably, the travel has increased to 142mm, up from 135mm, and the shock is now vertically oriented in the frame. There have been geometry updates as well, in order to help the Switchblade remain firmly in that aggressive trail category.

Just like the previous version, riders can choose between running 29″ wheels or 27.5″+. If riders do choose to roll with the smaller wheel size, they’ll want to install a taller lower headset cup in order to keep the geometry of the bike in check and the front end where it should be.

The new Switchblade has more standover than before, while still providing plenty of room to fit a water bottle inside the front triangle. There are five sizes, XS to XL, with the XS fitting riders down to 5′ tall.

All of the models are carbon and there are several different build kits available at the Race, Team, or Pro levels. Each level has the option of a Shimano or SRAM kit. Prices range from $5,499 USD for the Race XT build all the way up to $12,399 for the Team XX1 AXS build with carbon Reynolds/Industry Nine wheels.

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