Pivot Switchblade Pro X01 Carbon Wheels Review

Pivot Switchblade Pro X01 Carbon Wheels Review

Pivot Switchblade Pro X01 Carbon Wheels Review

Price: 9899 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 142 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • superior DW-Link rear triangle
  • one of the best bikes in this price range
  • 10 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Pivot Switchblade Pro X01 Carbon Wheels in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro above 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 9899 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS-Low
S-Low
M-Low
L-Low
XL-Low
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
29
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Stack
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610
614
625
630
641
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Reach
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410
430
455
470
490
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Top Tube Length
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569
592
620
638
661
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Seat Tube Length
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343
368
394
432
470
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Seat Tube Angle
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75,5
75,5
75,5
75,5
75,5
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Head Tube Length
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85
90
102
108
120
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Head Tube Angle
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66
66
66
66
66
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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28
28
28
28
28
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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346
346
346
346
346
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Chainstay Length
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431
431
431
431
431
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Wheelbase
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1147
1169
1193
1216
1241
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Standover Height
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648
668
694
696
700
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Specification
  • Frame Switchblade
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Factory FLOATX
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM X01 Eagle 12-Speed
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle 12-Speed
  • Crank SRAM X01 Eagle DUB 32t
  • Cassette SRAM XG-1275 10-52t
  • Chain SRAM X01 Eagle 12-Speed
  • Brake Set SRAM Code RSC 4-piston
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss XMC1501 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub EXP 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29"15x110 F/12x157 R
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRAMaxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRAMaxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA
  • Saddle Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo (MD-XL)
  • Seat Post Fox Factory Transfer 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-XL)
  • Stem Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
  • Handle Bar Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-LG), 800mm (XL)
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge

Expirience with the Pivot Switchblade Pro X01 Carbon Wheels

Ludwig Döhl The Switchblade is one of the most coveted enduro bikes on the market. The reason: A harmonious geometry and a first-class rear end guarantee riding fun even on rough terrain. We have checked all geometry measures and come to the following conclusion: the Pivot Switchblade Pro is a very balanced customer. The seating position does not manage to be too athletic, nor too upright. It´s moderate character is likely to suite the vast majority of bikers. The Enduro of Pivot has higher quality wheels than the competitors with comparable prices. The guarantee of 10 years proves that Pivot puts a lot of trust in its products.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.