Name: Pivot Switchblade V6 29 Talon Team XX AXS Mountain Bike 2025 - Trail Full Suspension MTB
Brand: Pivot

The latest design retains the all-mountain capabilities that have traditionally made the Switchblade a solid choice for those who enjoy all-mountain riding and mixes in shades of the Firebird's aggressive style and high speed composure.

Better handling and climbing prowess are delivered by modern geometry, including a slacker head angle, a steeper seat angle, an increased reach and a longer wheel base, which results in better stability and improved rider confidence.

This geometry may be further adjusted by Pivot's flip-chip, which enables riders to tune it to match their preferred terrain, opting for a greater or lesser degree of stability or agility. They can also optimise the frame for 29″ wheels, 27.5″ wheels or a mullet setup.

Pivot has improved its proprietary dw-linkTM suspension, which still delivers the pedalling response and agility that the Switchblade is renowned for, but with improved handling and comfort over big terrain.

This elevation has been achieved by utilising a slightly longer, lower link. As previously, there is 142mm of rear travel and 160mm of front travel, but the updated Switchblade offers better small bump compliance, more tractability and improved bottom out resistance.

The rear suspension now includes a vertical shock layout, which has enabled Pivot to make the frame stiffer, lighter and more compact. This layout has created room for a full-sized water bottle, plus mounts on the top and down tubes for the Pivot Dock Tool System, which enables riders to keep their essential tools close to hand at all times.

Finally, Pivot has ensured that the Switchblade will give consistent performance, regardless of the frame size, by using custom tuned carbon layup and size-specific chainstays to achieve uniform qualities and responsiveness. Every frame further undergoes independent strength and weight analysis, ensuring every Switchblade will deliver the same ride characteristics.

The Switchblade, modernised to support evolving trail and riding styles
Transformed dw-linkTM suspension kinematics, with 142mm rear travel, 160mm front travel
Geometry now longer and lower
Size specific chainstays and custom tuned carbon layup ensure consistent performance
Flip-chip tunes geometry matches terrain and caters for mullet rear wheel configurations
Can run 29″ wheels with tyres up to 2.5″ wide, or 27.5″ wheels with tyres up to 2.8″ wide
Vertical shock layout supports increased tunability, with a stiffer, lighter frame
Room for full sized water bottle on all sizes of frame
Pivot Tool Dock System compatible
Available with different build options to suit different riding styles

Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.

Fork	Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP X2 - 160mm
Rear Shock	Fox Factory Float X
Stem	Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
Bars	Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-MD), 800mm (LG-XL)
Front Brake	Sram Code Ultimate Stealth 4-piston, Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm
Rear Brake	Sram Code Ultimate Stealth 4-piston, Sram Centerline CenterLock - 180mm
Rear Mech	Sram XX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed
Shifters	Sram AXS Pod Ultimate Controller
Speed	12
Rims	DT Swiss XMC1501 30mm
Front Hub	DT Swiss 240
Rear Hub	DT Swiss 240 hub DEG 36t Star Ratchet
Front Tyre	Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5"
Rear Tyre	Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4"
Seat Post	Rock Shox Reverb AXS 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (LG, XL)
Saddle	Talon Special Edition WTB Team High Tail Trail - carbon rails (XS, SM) Talon Special Edition WTB Volt Team (Medium Width) - carbon rails (MD-XL)
Chainset	Sram XX Eagle DUB 32t
Chain	Sram XX Eagle 12-Speed Flat Top
Cassette	Sram XX 1297 Eagle Transmission 10-52t
Pedals	Resin Platform

Height	Bike Size	Mountain Bike Size
4’8” – 5’1” 143 – 155 cm	XXS	13” (33 cm)
5’1” – 5’4” 155 – 163 cm	XS	15” (38 cm)
5’4” – 5’7” 163 – 170 cm	S	16” (41 cm)
5’7” – 5’10” 170 – 178 cm	M	18” (46cm)
5’10” – 6’0” 178 – 183 cm	L	19” (48cm)
6’0” – 6’3” 183 – 191 cm	XL	20” (51 cm)
6’3” – 6’5” 191 – 196 cm	XXL	21” (53 cm)
6’5” – 6’9” 196 – 205 cm	XXXL	22” (56 cm)

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Pivot Switchblade V6 29 Talon Team XX AXS Mountain Bike 2025 - Trail Full Suspension MTB

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Pivot Switchblade V6 29 Talon Team XX AXS Mountain Bike 2025 - Trail Full Suspension MTB