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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Pivot Switchblade. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
15 reasons to buy
- The 2024 Pivot Switchblade is available in three levels (Ride, Pro, and Team) and eight total build configurations.
- Sizes range from XS to XL for riders from 4’11” to 6’5”.
- Reviewers appreciate the new Switchblade’s "modernized" geometry, including a longer reach, slacker head tube angle, and a lower BB height.
- Testers praise the stability, "impressive" traction, and "solid" wheel control on steep climbs and challenging descents.
- The Switchblade supports 29", 27.5”, or mullet (29” front, 27.5” rear) wheel configurations.
- Experts hail the “superb” performance of the DW-link suspension platform.
- According to reviewers, the bike strikes an excellent balance between being “planted” and “playful.”
- Testers relish the pedaling performance, thanks to its steep seat tube angle, stiff bottom bracket, and efficient rear end.
- The Switchblade's suspension kinematics produce a "very balanced" feel on diverse terrains.
- The frame has ample standover clearance, benefitting riders of XS and S frames.
- Pivot provides a ten-year frame warranty with the Switchblade.
- The carbon layup, suspension kinematics, crank length, chainstays, handlebar width, dropper post, and saddle are customized for each frame size.
- Testers appreciate Pivot’s carbon handlebars’ comfortable sweep and effective vibration damping (Pro and Team builds).
- The frame has accessory mounts for carrying tools and spare parts.
- SRAM’s Eagle Transmission XX electronics drivetrain delivers “crisp” shifting and “top-class” performance under load.
5 reasons not to buy
- The Pivot Switchblade is an expensive bike. The premium Team XX build’s price is described as "astonishingly high."
- Reviewers testing models with 175mm cranks report pedal strikes on technical sections, especially with the mullet setup.
- Pivot doesn’t offer a stock mullet option. Finding a 27.5” rear wheel with Super Boost hub spacing for the mullet setup may be challenging.
- The absence of the Fox Live Valve electronic suspension system disappoints some reviewers.
- A reviewer complains that the Reverb AXS dropper seatpost only has 150mm of travel on the Team XX build size medium. All other mediums have 175mm.
Bottom line
The Pivot Switchblade is a high-end enduro mountain bike with a 160mm fork and 142mm rear shock. It’s sold in three tiers and eight build options. Experts praise the improved geometry of the 2024 model. Testers laud the outstanding traction, “balanced” suspension, efficient pedaling, and performance up and downhill. Riders and experts describe it as a "do-it-all" bike that’s both planted and playful. Experts have little to complain of, with the Switchblade impressing across the board. Overall, it’s an attractive choice for those seeking a personalized, high-performance enduro mountain bike, but this comes at a premium price.Expert Reviews
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