Pivot Switchblade - All About Bikes
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- Опубликовано: 2 фев 2020
- Pivot founder Chris Cocalis sits down with Pivot athletes Stefanie McDaniel and Rob Drew to walk you through all the features of the all-new, completely redesigned Switchblade.
The new Switchblade heralds a new era of all mountain riding, with more travel, unrivaled versatility, and progressive geometry.
Learn more about the new Switchblade here:
www.pivotcycles.com/en/bike-s...
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Just got my new '22 pivot switchblade xt/xrt in Bass boat blue. Love this bike, handles so awesome in all areas. Thanks Chris for the redesign of the switchblade ...built from a riders point of view. I lived in Phoenix and know the desert area. I live in Southern Colorado now. The switchblade is the perfect bike. Thanks for the video, people want to hear what you have to say about the switchblade.
I’ve had my switchblade since July and it continues to blow me away everywhere I take it, best bike I’ve owned
Glad you are enjoying it!
Listening to Chris talking about bikes is like listening to good music. He is very knowledgable and puts it into words with ease.
Brought mine home on March 31st. Put about 6-700 miles on her since then, mostly as a lift park rat. Chunky, off camber, slick, snow, mud, slop, extremely steep and loose DH, massive jumps, miles-long climbs, rock gardens, switchbacks.... anything. Point it at anything and pull the trigger. The frame is remarkably stiff and responsive even under weird G-loads. The suspension leaves absolutely nothing to be desired, the custom tuned DPX2 is the best iteration of that shock ever.
So basically I’m tattooing this bike onto my skin at some point. It means a whole hell of a lot to me. The sheer joy it’s given me over such a crazy year.. Angel Fire, Trestle, Denver Front Range... my 2020 hasn’t been so bad thanks to my blue wonder.
2020 SB Pro X01, blue, XL, Reynolds Black Series option, CushCore rear, Dissector rear, DMR Vault pedals, DMR Deathgrips, Hope Tech3/E4 brakes on stock SRAM centerlock rotors, AMS frame pro.
This has been the bike that has made me stop wanting any other bike. It is so good in all settings both up and down the mountain. After a few rides, it has blown me away. I am able to climb sections that I had to walk on my Evil Wreckoning. On the downhills, it is almost as capable as the Wreckoning. To be honest, it’s as close to a Goldilocks bike for someone like me who wants to have a 160 forked 29er. Very stoked. Dave Weagle is a true suspension sorcerer. I can never ride a bike that he hasn’t designed. Keep up the great work. You have a customer for life. Every time I have called in to ask about anything with the bike, your employees have been so helpful and friendly.
Something people who are considering buying this bike need to understand is that the seat tube is so short on the switchblade which allows you to put your foot down so easily when you need to. I am 5’10” with a 175 transfer post on a medium, and I can easily run a 200 transfer. It is the only thing I will eventually upgrade. But with the 2 inches exposed, I can easily dab when I need to.
Thank you for ending my relentless bike addiction. For the first time, I know for a fact that I am riding the best bike for me.
The old switchblade was one of my favorite bikes of all time. This one looks even better on paper. I can't wait to try one out. Thank you for making poppy bikes with short chainstays Pivot, so few people know how to do that right.
Thanks! This is certainly a worthy successor to the original Switchblade.
hardtail party I can’t wait to hear your thoughts about this new Switchblade. I think you will love it!
Rob Drew is such a honest knowledgeable guy, great ambassador and asset for Pivot.
Agreed. Rob is the best. It helps that I ride similar terrain, and I too prefer less damping and faster rebound.
We are glad to have him in the family, and his comments on the Switchblade are spot on.
This bike looks like a winner. A bike that's equally capable going up as it is down. Kudos!
It's good no matter which way you point it on the mountain!
I’ve never owned or rode a pivot bike but rob is a great ambassador. He has great feedback and does many great things for the bike community. Now I need to make more money to get one. Keep up the great work guys and gals 🤘🏼
Thank you guys really can’t wait to get on one ASAP! Well worth the wait 🕺🏻😎
We need more of these conversations! I love hearing the crazy mind at work😈
I picked up the Switchblade Race XT as it was the "sort of" affordable Switchblade. This bike is amazing. Mine has the Float X2 setup and I love it. I had broken the frame on a Canyon Spectral, Canyon was great and gave me a full refund that I put towards this Switchblade. I'm a 50 year old rider, can ride about everything, just a bit more slowly then I used to. I've been loving this thing. Building confidence...even jumping again which I haven't done for a couple years. Nice work guys!
That's awesome! Glad you are enjoying the bike.
Love that Green. On the search now to find one!! Can’t wait.
Great looking bike - can’t wait to ride one!
A Beautiful update, VITAL MTB are already calling it the bike of 2020, stunning.
Rob, you're speaking my language. I loved the PadLocs, I loved the switchblade on plus tires, and I love fast rebound with less damping.
Great conversation! Thanks for putting this up. Had a chance to try this bike out today and it is an amazing bike. I managed to pick up a green one to replace the Switchblade someone stole from my garage. Seems like the green ones are going fast, so if you want one, I'd recommend getting one soon.
Hey Chris glad to see you ride your firebird29 as mullet I have my firebird 27.5 set with 160 fork and 29 wheel it's beast but still climbs good
WOOO HOOO! Love, love, love my 2017 Switchblade. Calling my LBS today to order my new 2020. Can't wait to thrash it.
AWESOME! You won't be disappointed.
I have 3 rides on mine now. It is dramatically better that V1
This switchmo looks good.
How does the Switchblade compare to the Mach 5.5 or 6?
Mullet set up with no compromise going uphill? I really wanna buy this bike if I’m able to mullet the bike and keep the uphill capability same or really close to the 29er set up.
I found it very interesting that Rob kinda makes the argument that the FB really gives up nothing to the new SB.
Within the context of what it provides, the Firebird 29 is an amazing performer. But if you want a Pivot that is a little more nimble and lighter, the new Switchblade is a great option to consider when looking at long travel 29er bikes.
FB is awesome, but not ideal for trail riding. It just sucks up everything. Really a lot tougher to get it to pop. Also not as much fun in the right and twisty stuff.
Keith Garn I suppose it may have come out wrong. I can assure you as much as I love the FB29, mine will get much less use with this bike in my quiver.
Michael Schafer This new Switchblade is an impressive upgrade over the last one. I know your typically a hard tail rider, but being a taller guy who goes fast, I think you would love this bike!
Hard to justify moving from my Firebird 29 to a SB. Both are 29ers with very close geometry so adding it to my collection would not help so much on the tight switchbacks.. I like the suggestion to set the rebound to high to get a more poppy feel from the FB29. Its just too nice to give up. But I think adding a Pivot hardtail or newer XC is in my future... Great bikes to run up here in the Mtns of Flagstaff.
@pivot what is the expense to change the volume spacer from the aggressive stock setup to a more moderate setup that serves the broader rider base? seems you probably should have listened to the Fox technicians rather than cater to such a small portion of the market. is this an additional investment in parts and labor to get the shock to a more intermieate or advanced setup as opposed to a full blow Expert bashing through terrain?
If you are referring to changing the volume spacers on Fox shocks, is very simple and can be done without removing the shock from the bike.
The biggest problem with the bike is..........the colour. Love everything else about it.
God i miss the days in the 2010/11s when pivot bikes were so...subtle...in its colours. My aluminum 5.7 stood out in its ability to just bring all the parts together in to a silent but hungry trail machine.
this one just screams look at me, which is a problem when I'm trying to hide how bad i am at riding from the fellow trail users.
I need that green t-shirt to go with my new Switchblade. I also need a green helmet to match. Im in Calgary Canada just got my bike 3 days ago. Im 68 and love this beast. Im willing to pay, have you guys got this stuff?
It’s on the website
Would have been nice to hear more from the athlete in the room. I think Stephanie could have contributed a lot more.
I wish there was an aluminum version... Not that I could afford it of course.
I saved for a year straight for mine. You can afford anything if you want it bad enough.
In the process of doing the same thing. Its a good feeling to have something to work towards.
I just won’t replace my old SB with the new one. the new one looks like my 429
U should send me one to test
Who else noticed the work stand clamp on the stanchion...? Certainly not a smart way to mount a bicycle to a stand.
I do it all the time, doesn't matter if your stand is in good condition
You spend a lot of time comparing the new Switchblade with the old one and with the Firebird, but I think it would be interesting to compare it with the Shuttle. When you design a new bike you always have to take into account that the Shuttle exist. I have an E-Bike and that's always going to be my main bike.... My second and third bikes need to be different and give me something that the E-Bike can't... Having a Shuttle + M4SL makes sense, Shuttle + Firebird makes sense too.... Shuttle+Switchblade it's not a good idea.
What make Pivot bikes so expensive?
They are all so expensive, any quality Carbon frame with decent components are $4.5k and above. I trust Pivot carbon frames above other manufacturers.
Why are these bikes so EXPENSIVE considering the people that make these bikes are paid next to nothing, in foreign countries? Why are they not made in the USA at these astronomical prices?
Awesome bike and all but why do pivots always have such nasty colorways. Give us a non creamy color with a glossy clear coat already
Honestly though I’d also prefer a glossy paint finish. Way easier to keep clean. Matte paint is slightly porous, allowing for deep stains. Look at the old Hightowers that came in matte baby blue. You can’t find one that doesn’t look like hell now.
However, the 2020SB has a semi-matte finish. It’s not quite matte, and definitely way less porous than anything Santa Cruz made. I have been able to keep my frame pretty damn clean after very muddy rides, and long periods of not washing, and ever heat cycling. Still cleans up like the day she came home.
And the blue is gorgeous in the sunlight.
@@jesseespinosa9739 I ended up actually buying this bike in blue. Its semi gloss and doesn't look porous but still one of those bikes that looks clean when youre washing it but as soon as its dry you're like wtf
@@t.j.bennett6454 bro right?? It’s amazing how they did the paint. Hosed mine off yesterday and she’s next to me, perfectly clean, looking ready for more mud.
Switchblade great bike firebird29 great bike, we all love pivot bikes but, all depends on the rider, Please guys delete this video, Don't have any sense.
This is absolutely comical.
Kool-Aid drinkers..."EVERY ASPECT has been improved." Okay, whatever. These bicycle manufacturers are as FAKE as Sweet'N Low...selling snake oil. "Rediculously Better." Sure thing...he says that like the previous rendition was a Wal-Mart bike. I guess if you own the old one you should find a local dumpster as it is BEYOND outdated and JUNK compared to the new one. You spent $6,000 3 years ago and now it's worth ZERO.
Great Dimitri The previous Switchblade was my favorite bike. This bike is better for the riding I enjoy. The previous Switchblade is still a fantastic bike and I don’t recall us ever saying otherwise. I do enjoy Kool-Aid from time to time though. 👍
Are you aware that bike manufacturing is a business?
@@CCWclassic are you aware that new model years is a recent phenomenon and bicycles remained the same for years before updated versions would come out? Don't believe the hype. It's all about selling the naive, bicycles they don't need because they think a 30% stiffer bottom bracket is going to make them faster. I have met very few people on a mountain bike that are in good enough shape to notice anything other than a flat tire. And these niche players don't have the R&D budgets or testing budgets that the bigger manufacturers have. They pump out new frames annually to line the pockets of the owers/investors at the expense of their customers. Invest in yourself not a bicycle every year or two or three.
@@greatdimitri1049 LOL how do you really feel bud?
@@CCWclassic re-read.