What do you think of the new Switchblade? You can get even more details and see some photos here: www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Pivot/Switchblade-Pro-XT-XTR,28978#product-reviews/3765/expand
*I'd like to see you review the 27.5" Switchblade vs SB-140 vs Revel Rail vs 27.5" Transition Scout vs New Ibis Mojo IV* - for those of us who do not like 29", and we are many!
This bike is the real deal. I've never been a 29er guy, but this bike has made me a believer. I currently ride a second gen Bronson with an X2 coil and love the playful nature of a versatile 27.5. After watching this review, I demo'd the 2020 Switchblade for two days and I can honestly say, it freakin' rocks! It pops every bit as much as my beloved SC but eats up the bumps better. Most 29ers I've ridden have felt very planted and plow through rougher terrain; the downside for me being they are usually harder to hop over obstacles and feel tank-ish. Not this bad boy. My next bike. Great review.
Excellent video, you were thorough and clear without sounding overly subjective. Thank you for all the details such as your height and weight. Much appreciated.
I much prefer the straighter tubes of this versus the old swoopy ones. I've always digged Pivot's attention to detail. Looks like about the pinnacle of trail bikes right now. Great review too - I really feel like I know the bike and how it rides now.
Looks like a blast. I prefer a lively feeling bike as well. The old switchblade was one of my favorite bikes, and this one looks even better. I'm excited to try one out. Excellent review!
I rode the last switchblade on a handful of occasions and I absolutely loved that bike. Heck, I'd still buy one if my Niner dropped dead on me today. However, this revised switchblade, especially in green, has me dreaming.
Great review Vitalmtb!! this looks like a proper superbike that will be benchmark for full suspension bikes for at LEAST a couple years, which is truly phenomenal, given the rapid pace of mtb design/developments. I think its a fantastic arguement for getting very high value, despite the high cost. As long as Pivot continues to design and develop bikes of this caliber, buyers will continue to realize good value that is worth the price for riders willing to invest. An amazing achievement for Pivot.
Bike Industry are becoming the tech industry, they change the design and looks every year but with minimal benefits for the average weekend rider. I've stopped upgrading 3 years ago since the experience with different shocks and pivot designs doesn't change the fact that we all ride for happiness while our bank account is getting thin. From then On, I realized, I will just change components if they are no longer working and will try to upgrade maybe after 5 or more years by buying a 1 or 2 yrs old second hand frame.
Kind of like the smart phone industry. I still run my iPhone 6 plus and can't get myself to pay over a grand for a new phone: oh its slimmer, faster, sleeker, better colors... Whatever... I think Pivot is getting too greedy.
Yup. Same with ties. They get thinner, then wider, then thinner, wider, etc etc .... But it's just business, and your assessment and gameplan is a smart one. I bought the new Mach 6 and realize in 2-3 years it'll probably be out of favor with the latest geometry, but it's still the same bike, and I'll just replace parts as needed just like you. I don't blame bike manufacturers, or Apple or any other business trying to make a buck. It's more of a society issue always trying to keep up with the latest trends. I paid good money for my Pivot just like a paid good money for my iPhone, and I'd never let societal pressure dictate when those items become obsolete.
Too similar to my Firebird 29 to make the switch (pun intended) .... seriously glad to see the downtube got straightened... looks great with better geometry... great start to Pivot2020
Oooh Scotty likey. I really want to take this bad boy out on the trails. Looks like I will he saving up for what I feel is 97% sure to be my new trail bike I so desperately need.
@@Kovacs-sf1hi I'm hoping to do some enduro racing in the PNW with one. I'm definitely on the fence about buying one though as the build I want is the Pro X01 and it's $8k. lmao
Looks like a winner, but I gotta say... With nearly identical dimensions and weight to a Firebird 29, but a degree steeper HT and 20mm less travel, I don't see any reason to get this over the FB29. Oh, and good to see Brandon rocking the full-face Stage for trail riding; preserving your teeth is the wave of the future.
We're big fans of the Stage! Among others, there's a big difference between this and the Firebird in terms of general ease of pedaling. The Switchblade has similar uphill traction levels but feels much lighter on its feet.
Bike manufacturers are going insane with pricing! Starting at 9kaud are you serious! Bicycles just don’t have the same engineering as motorcycles yet are 80-95% of the cost. The reality is that pivot and countless others engineer frames!. Engineered to work with items purchased that other companies have engineered that simply bolt on, viola were at 9k. Seriously we all stop buying them for 6-12 months then they’ll drop like hot cakes!
JAFO Honestly I would , but I’m 14 years old and my parents can’t afford that type of stuff , so I’ll just wait until I get a job , if I’m still interested in bikes
I need to be a Dentist to get me one of these. Kidding, I have a yeti sb130 clr and I'm now looking for my second bike and like the pivot switchblade vs ibis ripmo v2.
It's interesting you mentioned the option to go Mullet. I asked about converting my Firebird to Mullet and they said it would void the warranty. Might want to check that.
Just placed my order for one of these beauties. My bank has a gaping hole, and that hole will remain till it’s filled with trail fun when I receive it in a months time.
No brainier. This. I'm in PA and have a Mach 6 and hardtail for both local trail riding and bike parks, but if I could only have one bike it'd definitely be the Switchblade. It's Pivots most versatile option, and it's perfect for the rocky Northeast.
17 Geometry? Or do you mean $5500 and it is not even an enduro bike? Specialized and SC both start at $4200 and go up to over $10k without the Fox Live Valve, with the 2020 SB at $5500 to $10k(no LV) pricing is right with competitors(yes I know they have a $1k less starting price). If you want Enduro geometry go Firebird 29, however in reports the 2020 SB climb better than either the Sworks Enduro and Firebird 29 with the so called 2019 geometry.
If you have to put a price on joy and because of a thousand bucks you're gonna pass on what might just be the best ride on earth right now, then you need either a better job or a better perspective, remember zer0bama printed so much money that $12,000 today is only about $6,000 10yrs ago.
Start building frames in USA again. Hopefully thats what they use the building for. The carbon layup is getting more and more efficient. Burma can't have huge infrastructure. I don't think the cost to make the frames in the USA would be that much more. If Pivot starts making the frames in the USA, sign me up for one.
Does anyone who isn't a factory sponsored rider actually care about Fox Live? And why does Pivot insist on Superboost spacing? Looks like a nice bike but way too expensive. Hard pass.
Pat Couser yes but regular boost spacing works just fine. My Ripley clears 29" x 2.6 without any problems. Plus, a lot of people (like me), have other wheelset(s) with boost spacing that I couldn't use on a bike like this without buying expensive hubs and then having to get them re-laced.
I am an intermediate rider in Vancouver Canada and I am considering either the Pivot Switchblade or the Scott genius for my next bike. What matters to me most is being able to do technical claims. Can you comment on the Pivot versus the Scott Genius?
@@nafnaf0 I own both now. :) The Switchblade handles technical root & rock climbs better. Plus, I feel the DW-Link is still a better pedaling suspension than Yeti SI. The Yeti's seat angle does put you in a great position to put down more power though. - EDventure.
nice looking frame but the price is just too much , and geo too conservative .. Its great bike I have no doubt, just not for me as I already have something simmilar already for half price.
Pretty much coz Santa Cruz, yeti are inferior in design sophistication. You could make a case for ibis making pivot look over priced, which I might agree if not for the fact that the ibis frame has hardly changed over the past 4 iterations
@@87togabito you don’t know what you’re talking about I think... Santa and yeti both have better made frames, guided internal routing, that it’s a must have unlike pivot that thought it was not needed since they’re so cheap, and better warranty, let alone Santa also has lifetime warranty for bearings, where is pivot superior? Nowhere. Just in price which is absolutely not justified, oh, and you wanna talk about that STA in the switchblade? Ibis was far ahead already, it’s pivot that still has to catch up..
Hey man,is that a 29er???what if we choose to go for 27.5 tires,would that be better fr 27.5?we bout to go fr the xx1 fox live...Reply would be appreciated...TY.
Something new inbetween the pivot and the firebird? wtf man you need to tell me, i wan't to buy the firebird, but not if there's something new on the way. Unless it's a Dh bike.
Mechanic tip: Carbon bikes are noisy. The nature of metal and plastic/epoxy matchup. And the lack of material flexibility means noise when torqued. But if cable is rattling on steer tube just make them longer so they bow out more and clear better.
This is an awesome review, but the bike industry is ripping its own people off not all of us are rich and I guess the rich can buy these $12,000 bikes but come on $12,000 you can get a motorcycle and there's way more equipment and parts in r&d and those than there is in a mountain bike
Looks like a sweet bike, but some pretty big issues for me. 66 degree head angle isn't bad, honestly it's refreshing to see bikes that aren't super crazy slack. 75.5 seat angle isn't very great, plus it doesn't look that steep. Geo chart has the point of the seat well below the stem, almost looks like a lowered seat position for the measurement. With Superboost, press fit BB, and only pricey Carbon builds, it's a definite hard pass.
I paid less for my motorcycle when i bought it than that 12k mark for something i gotta pedal. Thats absurd. Unless you are a professional or ride for a living, thats just too much. I ride on weekends and take a trip maybe once a year and park my bike in the winter. Anything over 2k is too much.
Yeah I agree, I think they are taking a risk asking so much for this, boarder line greedy. I mean, I know there is a cost for outsourcing for it to be made in Berma but Santa Cruz, Yeti, Ibis, Revel, and other "Boutique" brands are made outside the US, and they don't charge this much. Not even Yeti is this expensive.
Hmmmm, health insurance or a bike? Can’t afford either anymore. I’ll wait for some doctor to sell his in about three years and I’ll pick a bike up on eBay. Fucking bike manufacturers are smoking too much dope.
12,000GRAND HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHhahahahHahhahah HA. My friend just got a decent car for 450. I love mtb and having a nice bike but these more than used car prices are insane 🤪
@@femiceo328 built by who? I worked in a shop that didn't sell a whole lot of high end bikes and we had scores of people bringing brand new department store bikes that needed a complete rebuild...the same person building it is probably building the grills in aisle 12...i would never recommend a Hyper for anyone legitimately wanting to get into mountain biking.
Remember, this is a piece of engineering genius designed to carry you at neck-breaking speeds through twisty gnarly trails safely and only weigh 30lbs while doing it. There are plenty of cheaper bikes out there so it's certain that not everyone will be enjoying the trail as much as those of us willing and able to pay the price for the best. And there's a certain pride in knowing you didn't skimp on yourself but treated yourself to the *best.*
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What do you think of the new Switchblade? You can get even more details and see some photos here: www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Pivot/Switchblade-Pro-XT-XTR,28978#product-reviews/3765/expand
I bought last years model. It's a beast, great review, now I want to upgrade......
Loved it ❤️
Blue or green? What you will chose
It looks like you rode South Mountain! I want to compare this to the Yeti SB130 T1 (Shimano XT version)
Easily the most informative coverage on this bike so far. Nice job!
*I'd like to see you review the 27.5" Switchblade vs SB-140 vs Revel Rail vs 27.5" Transition Scout vs New Ibis Mojo IV* - for those of us who do not like 29", and we are many!
What an awesome line-up. The very same 5 I've been considering.
For sure! Great group to review. In also ready for 27.5 vs 29er. I personally smoke my times on my Sb140 Compared to my Sb130.
This bike is the real deal. I've never been a 29er guy, but this bike has made me a believer. I currently ride a second gen Bronson with an X2 coil and love the playful nature of a versatile 27.5. After watching this review, I demo'd the 2020 Switchblade for two days and I can honestly say, it freakin' rocks! It pops every bit as much as my beloved SC but eats up the bumps better. Most 29ers I've ridden have felt very planted and plow through rougher terrain; the downside for me being they are usually harder to hop over obstacles and feel tank-ish. Not this bad boy. My next bike. Great review.
2020 is the year of straight tubes. Everyone but Giant got the memo.
looks like 2002 version of this bike was all straight tubes as well
Finally. So sexy.
I liked the extra clearance of the curved tubes
and only trek failed doing it correctly
Ha, jokes on everyone else, Giant wrote the fake memo. 😂
Excellent video, you were thorough and clear without sounding overly subjective. Thank you for all the details such as your height and weight. Much appreciated.
This. It's almost a useless review when they leave out both height, weight and size frame they're riding.
I much prefer the straighter tubes of this versus the old swoopy ones.
I've always digged Pivot's attention to detail. Looks like about the pinnacle of trail bikes right now.
Great review too - I really feel like I know the bike and how it rides now.
Straight tubes for the win. Thanks for watching!
Looks like a blast. I prefer a lively feeling bike as well. The old switchblade was one of my favorite bikes, and this one looks even better. I'm excited to try one out. Excellent review!
Who doesn't prefer a lovely feeling bike? :P
I just got a new (2008) Pivot Mach 4 for 1100.- and its amazing!
Do you still Disco-dance, too? 😁
Great review. Thanks for taking the time dive into it. Not to shabby riding either. S Mtn is a blast.
Excellent and informative. Thanks for mentioning the part about the bowed out chainstays. Was wondering about that
Definitely a fan of the redesign, bike looks like a joy to tool around on any trail!
I rode the last switchblade on a handful of occasions and I absolutely loved that bike. Heck, I'd still buy one if my Niner dropped dead on me today. However, this revised switchblade, especially in green, has me dreaming.
Great review Vitalmtb!! this looks like a proper superbike that will be benchmark for full suspension bikes for at LEAST a couple years, which is truly phenomenal, given the rapid pace of mtb design/developments. I think its a fantastic arguement for getting very high value, despite the high cost. As long as Pivot continues to design and develop bikes of this caliber, buyers will continue to realize good value that is worth the price for riders willing to invest.
An amazing achievement for Pivot.
SOMO PARK. Man I miss that place. Grew up there 25 years ago. PHX is just so beautiful for 8 months out of the year.
Bike Industry are becoming the tech industry, they change the design and looks every year but with minimal benefits for the average weekend rider. I've stopped upgrading 3 years ago since the experience with different shocks and pivot designs doesn't change the fact that we all ride for happiness while our bank account is getting thin. From then On, I realized, I will just change components if they are no longer working and will try to upgrade maybe after 5 or more years by buying a 1 or 2 yrs old second hand frame.
Kind of like the smart phone industry. I still run my iPhone 6 plus and can't get myself to pay over a grand for a new phone: oh its slimmer, faster, sleeker, better colors... Whatever... I think Pivot is getting too greedy.
@@travelthenarrowtrail8660 Oivot is just competitive with Specialized, Cannondale and so on
Do you put this comment on every video?
Yup. Same with ties. They get thinner, then wider, then thinner, wider, etc etc .... But it's just business, and your assessment and gameplan is a smart one. I bought the new Mach 6 and realize in 2-3 years it'll probably be out of favor with the latest geometry, but it's still the same bike, and I'll just replace parts as needed just like you.
I don't blame bike manufacturers, or Apple or any other business trying to make a buck. It's more of a society issue always trying to keep up with the latest trends. I paid good money for my Pivot just like a paid good money for my iPhone, and I'd never let societal pressure dictate when those items become obsolete.
Finally the Switchblade doesn’t look like it’s melting. Love it!
Exactly. Now what do I do with my 2018 SB?
The old SB frame looked too squishy ... Nice update for 2020 tho
@@MatthewTafoya Exactly. Curvy tubing angles & shaping always reminded me of a Women's frame from the '70s
Sure rides great, though.
@@JAFO. I actually thought it was a women's specific bike from Pivot ... I was wrong !!!
@@MatthewTafoya Thank the Lord mine's
*BLACK!* - lol
Too similar to my Firebird 29 to make the switch (pun intended) .... seriously glad to see the downtube got straightened... looks great with better geometry... great start to Pivot2020
Oooh Scotty likey. I really want to take this bad boy out on the trails. Looks like I will he saving up for what I feel is 97% sure to be my new trail bike I so desperately need.
Trail bike geometry, enduro suspension. I dub thee "Super Trail".
Really looking forward to trying out this bike at Sedona :D
*"SUPER TRAIL"* - I like it! *Super Boost* for the *Super Trail*
@@JAFO. Guys, its an "All Mountain" bike. ✌🏾
@@fcbotieno Naah, head tube angle is too steep.
JAFO I’ve owned one for about three months now and 66 degrees is perfectly fine for enduro racing and the steepest trails.
@@Kovacs-sf1hi I'm hoping to do some enduro racing in the PNW with one. I'm definitely on the fence about buying one though as the build I want is the Pro X01 and it's $8k. lmao
This actually feels like an unbiased review.
Great review! Keep more of these coming.
We're stoked that you're enjoying them. Cheers.
Great vid about a cool company and a neat bike. Fun watching you ride, too!
Thanks, Tom!
You ride those trails like a boss!
Have you been on them before?
Nice review, that thing looks sick!!
I remember Titus. I wanted that Loco Moto !!
I just got mine team XTR build 29er its amazing!!
Looks like a winner, but I gotta say... With nearly identical dimensions and weight to a Firebird 29, but a degree steeper HT and 20mm less travel, I don't see any reason to get this over the FB29. Oh, and good to see Brandon rocking the full-face Stage for trail riding; preserving your teeth is the wave of the future.
We're big fans of the Stage!
Among others, there's a big difference between this and the Firebird in terms of general ease of pedaling. The Switchblade has similar uphill traction levels but feels much lighter on its feet.
Is terms of weight and geometry , the NEW SB is closer to the FB than the mach 5.5 or 6
Bike manufacturers are going insane with pricing! Starting at 9kaud are you serious! Bicycles just don’t have the same engineering as motorcycles yet are 80-95% of the cost. The reality is that pivot and countless others engineer frames!.
Engineered to work with items purchased that other companies have engineered that simply bolt on, viola were at 9k.
Seriously we all stop buying them for 6-12 months then they’ll drop like hot cakes!
Gorgeous , if only I could afford something like this
What $5500? Then upgrade parts over time - or get a $100K credit card like all successful Americans live on.
JAFO
Honestly I would , but I’m 14 years old and my parents can’t afford that type of stuff , so I’ll just wait until I get a job , if I’m still interested in bikes
Sick riding
I need to be a Dentist to get me one of these. Kidding, I have a yeti sb130 clr and I'm now looking for my second bike and like the pivot switchblade vs ibis ripmo v2.
That cable rattle...I cannot understand how a bike, a premium one in this case, is released with such a failed cable routing.
Might have been a contender for me, had this been around last year.
PF bottom bracket, custom complicated suspension and super boost. More money to maintain let alone the initial cost
Talking about flexibility the slowmo footage of you going over the rocks shows how flexie that Fox 36 is. Dude, you need the Fox 38!
gorgeous geo
Tested this today....D.....A......M best bike I have ridden 2020
TO BE CLEAR. 12K IS CRAZY EXPENSIVE, BUT THE SPECIALIZED EPIC WORLD CUP IS LIKE 11K WITHOUT LIVE VALVE OR SRAM AXS
12 grand for a bike? Whats WRONG with those people?
That wireless SRAM AXS drivetrain, dropper post, and FOX Live Valve suspension aren't cheap on their own!
You're obviously not a dentist...
Get a better job. 🤣
That’s more than my KTM cost and I don’t have to pedal it.
@@cpalmermn i think you dont pass your dentist test
It's interesting you mentioned the option to go Mullet. I asked about converting my Firebird to Mullet and they said it would void the warranty. Might want to check that.
My first mountain bike was a Titus Switchblade, I’m torn between this one and the 429 enduro build.
can you guys compare this to the new evil offering
It is exciting the hear they have size specific tube designs. I hope the crank arm lengths are scaled to the frame size. Are they?
Amazing bike but shit, who can afford this thing XD
I think if I bought this, I would want the Titus Switchblade too if I could find one for a couple hundred dollars. Just for my collection.
Just placed my order for one of these beauties. My bank has a gaping hole, and that hole will remain till it’s filled with trail fun when I receive it in a months time.
hahaha
You won't regret it. I picked mine up a month ago and have been able to ride it a few times. It's so much fun to ride.
What were your gopro settings? Where you guys running a ND Filter with a Gimbal?
Vital Mtb, This or the Trail 429 for the NE USA?
My opinion is the switchblade
No brainier. This. I'm in PA and have a Mach 6 and hardtail for both local trail riding and bike parks, but if I could only have one bike it'd definitely be the Switchblade.
It's Pivots most versatile option, and it's perfect for the rocky Northeast.
Bike in between this one and the Firebird 🤫🤔
That would be the Mach 6, and my God is the 2021 model glorious!
2017 geometry and weird hub standards for a base price of 5500$. No thank you, hard pass on this one.
Im not sure if id class a 5.5K USD bike as any contender for a bike of the year. It would need to be some sort of bike with actual value.
Totally agree!
17 Geometry? Or do you mean $5500 and it is not even an enduro bike? Specialized and SC both start at $4200 and go up to over $10k without the Fox Live Valve, with the 2020 SB at $5500 to $10k(no LV) pricing is right with competitors(yes I know they have a $1k less starting price). If you want Enduro geometry go Firebird 29, however in reports the 2020 SB climb better than either the Sworks Enduro and Firebird 29 with the so called 2019 geometry.
If you have to put a price on joy and because of a thousand bucks you're gonna pass on what might just be the best ride on earth right now, then you need either a better job or a better perspective, remember zer0bama printed so much money that $12,000 today is only about $6,000 10yrs ago.
press fit bb too
Start building frames in USA again. Hopefully thats what they use the building for. The carbon layup is getting more and more efficient. Burma can't have huge infrastructure. I don't think the cost to make the frames in the USA would be that much more. If Pivot starts making the frames in the USA, sign me up for one.
Does anyone who isn't a factory sponsored rider actually care about Fox Live? And why does Pivot insist on Superboost spacing? Looks like a nice bike but way too expensive. Hard pass.
157 is great - super stiff, and masses of mud clearance. Plenty of DH hubs fit (Hope, DTSwiss, etc) - Ive build 3 rear wheels for my Trail429 -
Pat Couser yes but regular boost spacing works just fine. My Ripley clears 29" x 2.6 without any problems. Plus, a lot of people (like me), have other wheelset(s) with boost spacing that I couldn't use on a bike like this without buying expensive hubs and then having to get them re-laced.
I would rather see something between this and the trail 429
Mach 5.5 in 27.5"
The adjustable headset cup can you slaken it out a touch in 29er mode. Cant find any info on this. Thanks
I am an intermediate rider in Vancouver Canada and I am considering either the Pivot Switchblade or the Scott genius for my next bike. What matters to me most is being able to do technical claims. Can you comment on the Pivot versus the Scott Genius?
How would you say it climbs as compared to Yeti SB130 or SB140?
Yes I have the same question. It would be hard to climb better than the Yeti SB130
@@nafnaf0 I own both now. :) The Switchblade handles technical root & rock climbs better. Plus, I feel the DW-Link is still a better pedaling suspension than Yeti SI. The Yeti's seat angle does put you in a great position to put down more power though. - EDventure.
Aluminum prototype 🤔 could we see an AL version on the market in the future?
Something between this and the Firebird? You mean 29er with 152mm in the rear and a 165mm fork?
They should follow Ibis and make an aluminum version that isn't more expensive than the average house.
nice looking frame but the price is just too much , and geo too conservative .. Its great bike I have no doubt, just not for me as I already have something simmilar already for half price.
I have a real hard time understanding why I would buy this over a Ripmo??
But, is that pivot price, always more than Santa Cruz, Yeti, Ibis ad similar Justified somehow?
Pretty much coz Santa Cruz, yeti are inferior in design sophistication.
You could make a case for ibis making pivot look over priced, which I might agree if not for the fact that the ibis frame has hardly changed over the past 4 iterations
@@87togabito you don’t know what you’re talking about I think... Santa and yeti both have better made frames, guided internal routing, that it’s a must have unlike pivot that thought it was not needed since they’re so cheap, and better warranty, let alone Santa also has lifetime warranty for bearings, where is pivot superior? Nowhere. Just in price which is absolutely not justified, oh, and you wanna talk about that STA in the switchblade? Ibis was far ahead already, it’s pivot that still has to catch up..
What's your opinion between the limited edition 429 Enduro and the Switchblade?
Is that Milford Trunions?
Hey man,is that a 29er???what if we choose to go for 27.5 tires,would that be better fr 27.5?we bout to go fr the xx1 fox live...Reply would be appreciated...TY.
You ride a L bike iam 187cm 6,2 tall what do you think I should get XL or L
Pivot creates a 7 year old turner bike and people go crazy for it... I need to start selling bikes.
It looks like the rear tire will hit the seatpost when bottoming out
Something new inbetween the pivot and the firebird? wtf man you need to tell me, i wan't to buy the firebird, but not if there's something new on the way. Unless it's a Dh bike.
So aluminum switchblade offering confirmed!?!???
12 K and internal cable rattling... you've got to be kidding!
Yeah, that sucks. I hope they address that immediately!@
Mechanic tip: Carbon bikes are noisy. The nature of metal and plastic/epoxy matchup. And the lack of material flexibility means noise when torqued. But if cable is rattling on steer tube just make them longer so they bow out more and clear better.
I personally prefer the value of the RipmoAF
I still match with mach
its fucking slick man, like fuck
Looks like a Blur to me...maybe its because my eyes are watering from the over 12K price tag.
This is an awesome review, but the bike industry is ripping its own people off not all of us are rich and I guess the rich can buy these $12,000 bikes but come on $12,000 you can get a motorcycle and there's way more equipment and parts in r&d and those than there is in a mountain bike
Builds start at $5,499.
@@vitalmtb I got that, that's not so off base, but having a bike selling at 12k is nuts no matter how you spin it
I don´t see any chainstay, is not necessary? please comment on that?
Chainstay refers to a part of the frame. You must mean something else...chain guide?
@@cpalmermn ; yes Chris I am referring to the Chain guide, I don't see any on this bike
@@pxcaro Narrow/wide chainrings. Wave of the future! Haha.
Nice bike for sure but bike of the year? Have you heard of the Specialized Enduro by any chance? Haha
cky 78 Vancan just cracked his. So no
@@peaohvee1784 Oh one guy cracked his bike. Quick stop buying bikes!! haha
Pivot..... N 1
12k!! Lol
Debating between this and a Mach 6........or a spectral....
This
Personally, I’d wait on a redesign of the Mach 6. Or just buy a Bronson or Hightower.
Looks like a sweet bike, but some pretty big issues for me.
66 degree head angle isn't bad, honestly it's refreshing to see bikes that aren't super crazy slack. 75.5 seat angle isn't very great, plus it doesn't look that steep. Geo chart has the point of the seat well below the stem, almost looks like a lowered seat position for the measurement.
With Superboost, press fit BB, and only pricey Carbon builds, it's a definite hard pass.
pf bb is a good design
I paid less for my motorcycle when i bought it than that 12k mark for something i gotta pedal. Thats absurd. Unless you are a professional or ride for a living, thats just too much. I ride on weekends and take a trip maybe once a year and park my bike in the winter. Anything over 2k is too much.
Should have ran it 27.5.
Pivot is so proud of it, they only want to sell to Dentists!
Yeah I agree, I think they are taking a risk asking so much for this, boarder line greedy. I mean, I know there is a cost for outsourcing for it to be made in Berma but Santa Cruz, Yeti, Ibis, Revel, and other "Boutique" brands are made outside the US, and they don't charge this much. Not even Yeti is this expensive.
Travel the Narrow Trail you’re right, yeti is more expensive lol. 3800 for a frame only lol.
Dentists are saying this bike is only for Anesthesiologists now.
@@Kovacs-sf1hi The frame-only Switchblade is $4,100... so no, not really. lol
Proctologist
I hope I have one.😭
These bikes are made in countries that pay the workers next to nothing. WHY is this bike sooo EXPENSIVE? Along with many others.
Pivot make really poor bikes...………………….said no one EVER, that's a stunning looking bike, time to sell my Firebird!
Es la bicicleta de Abro Hilo
Would've purchased minus the 157 rear. NOPE!
Hmmmm, health insurance or a bike? Can’t afford either anymore. I’ll wait for some doctor to sell his in about three years and I’ll pick a bike up on eBay. Fucking bike manufacturers are smoking too much dope.
Superboost 👎
It's still old technology! It doesn't even compare to the Revel Rascal.
12,000GRAND HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHhahahahHahhahah HA. My friend just got a decent car for 450. I love mtb and having a nice bike but these more than used car prices are insane 🤪
You make it sound like that's the only option lol
@@christopherjordan6380 hyper at Walmart is 350 upgrade it,
@@femiceo328 built by who? I worked in a shop that didn't sell a whole lot of high end bikes and we had scores of people bringing brand new department store bikes that needed a complete rebuild...the same person building it is probably building the grills in aisle 12...i would never recommend a Hyper for anyone legitimately wanting to get into mountain biking.
Remember, this is a piece of engineering genius designed to carry you at neck-breaking speeds through twisty gnarly trails safely and only weigh 30lbs while doing it. There are plenty of cheaper bikes out there so it's certain that not everyone will be enjoying the trail as much as those of us willing and able to pay the price for the best.
And there's a certain pride in knowing you didn't skimp on yourself but treated yourself to the *best.*
remove the brand name on the frame and ill can be mistaken with sc hightower
alphamech yeah but why would you do that. Santa Cruz bikes got nothing on Pivot
alphamech Only if you aren't paying attention to the linkages. VPP looks quite different.
FOR THAT PRICE I CAN BUY A NEW DIRTBIKE LOL
THIS IS FUCKED UP SHIT HA HA !
WHERE IS THE ENGINE ???
First
What a beautiful bike