Pivot Switchblade Race X01 Review

Pivot Switchblade Race X01 Review

Pivot Switchblade Race X01 Review

Price: 6799 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 142 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • superior DW-Link rear triangle
  • great frame
  • 10 years warranty
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
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 Race X01 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 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 6799 €.

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
-
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
-
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 Performance 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 160mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Performance FLOATX
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle 12-Speed
  • Crank SRAM Descendant 7k Eagle DUB 32t
  • Cassette SRAM XG-1275 10-52t
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed
  • Brake Set SRAM Code R 4-piston
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 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 Race High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Race Vigo (MD-XL)
  • Seat Post Fox Transfer Performance Elite 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-XL)
  • Stem Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
  • Handle Bar Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 780mm (XS-LG), 800mm (XL)
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge

Expirience with the Pivot Switchblade Race X01

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. Thanks to a moderate 66 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. The moderate seating position is likely to be the perfect middle ground for the majority of bikers. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other Enduro around under 8000 Euro that would suit you better. The Pivot Fully has higher quality wheels than the competitors with comparable prices. With 10 years warranty, you can not go wrong.

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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.