Product Overview
We tailored every detail of the Switchblade to deliver a bike ready to conquer the entire mountain. Progressive geometry broadens the performance envelope while retaining the versatility that made the original so good. Always with an eye on confidence-inspiring design, we shortened, straightened, and steepened the Switchblade’s seat tube to allow longer travel dropper posts.
• dw-link rear suspension design
• Geometry adjustable via flip chip in upper linkage
• Compatible with 27.5+ wheels or mixed ("Mullet") setups (29" front, 27.5" rear)
• Cable Port System internal cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Frame weights start at 5.7lbs
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame | 2023 Pivot Switchblade Hollow Core carbon fiber front and rear triangles, size-specific carbon layups; molded down tube, seatstay, and chainstay protection 142mm travel |
| Fork | FOX FLOAT 36 Factory, GRIP2 damper, Kashima coating, 44mm offset 160mm |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT X Factory, Kashima coating, trunnion mount, 185mm length x 55mm stroke |
| Headset | Pivot Precision, sealed cartridge bearings. Headtube Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV mounting bracket |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, SGS cage |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Chainring | Race Face Aeffect R, 32 tooth |
| Bottom Bracket | 92mm PressFit |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M8120, 4-piston with Shimano Deore XT M8120 brake levers |
| Rotors | Shimano Deore XT CENTER LOCK rotors (203mm front, 180mm rear) |
| Handlebar | XS-LG: Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon, 760mm (XS) or 780mm (SM-LG) width XL: OneUp Low Rise Carbon, 800mm width |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Factory dropper, Kashima coating 30.9mm |
| Saddle | XS/SM: WTB High Tail Trail Pro Phoenix MD-XL: WTB Volt Pro Phoenix, medium width |
| Rims | DT Swiss XM1700, 30mm width |
| Hubs | DT Swiss 350, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 157mm (SuperBoost+) rear with 36 tooth Star Ratchet freehub and MICRO SPLINE driver |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 29" x 2.5" WT |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 29" x 2.4" WT |
