Pivot Switchblade Team XX1 AXS Fox Live Valve Review

Pivot Switchblade Team XX1 AXS Fox Live Valve Review

Pivot Switchblade Team XX1 AXS Fox Live Valve Review

Price: 14649 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 142 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • superior DW-Link rear triangle
  • benchmark bike in this price range
  • strong in the uphills
  • quality frame
  • 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 Team XX1 AXS Fox Live Valve 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 14649 €.

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
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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 Live 36 29", 44mm offset, FIT LIVE - 160mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Factory Live Valve
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed
  • Crank SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB SL 32t
  • Cassette SRAM XG-1299 10-52t
  • Chain SRAM XX1 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 Team High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Team Vigo (MD-XL)
  • Seat Post Rock Shox Reverb AXS 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (LG, 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 Team XX1 AXS Fox Live Valve

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. When it comes down to handling, Pivot does not compromise. With its balanced handling style, the Pivot Switchblade Team is ready for the majority of singletrails. In the saddle of the on moderate runs your bum will have a pleasant ride – and your back too. Considering that in the range above 8000 Euro, hardly any other manufacturer makes a better bike for the same specs of wheels. Nice! The guarantee of 10 years proves that Pivot is behind 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.