I'm in the market for a new bike and want to know how the new Switchblade rides. Any owners out there?
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2020 Switchblade ride reports
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I think the V1 looks better, but in black[emoji12]
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The problem everyone is having right now is that there are no bike to try. You can't even test out the size M and size L in the parking lot let alone get a demo ride on the trail. There just aren't any bikes.
FWIW, I'm 5'10" with a 31.5 inseam and I ride the L. I think I have a long torso and short legs. I don't know, maybe I just like the feel of the L and because I couldn't compare that against a M I just bought it since it felt great after demoing it on every local trail I ride.
I like this bike more and more with each ride. Just riding on the sidewalk and the playground grassy hills with my 5 y/o daughter is fun.
If I had the cash I would certainly buy a Specialized Enduro for the days when I want something slacker and more plush but those days are few and far between and I think that's why the SB is so appealing.
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I'd like to hear more about the mullet ride impressions too. I may try this out. Never ridden a mullet but my son has a 2020 Roscoe with 2.8 27.5 wheels and I could borrow his front so just need to pick up a rear wheel to test out mullet and full 27.5. Sounds like a fun experiment.
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I have a V2 Offering and im taking delivery of my new switchblade in the next week. Looking forward to comparing as the Offering is a really fun bike.
About 4.5 months so far for an XL Pro XT/XTR SB with carbon wheels. My dealer emailed the rep last week for an update and still hasn't heard back!
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Crap....that's the exact bike I want
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I just received my Pro XT/XTR. I ordered in September, so it took 5.5 months. The initial delay was due to DT Swiss, then it was delayed twice more due to Shimano components. Apparently the SRAM builds were more timely, though I'm not sure if this still applies.
Ordered a Small XT/XTR first week of Sept. and it is on the way. Large Team XTR ordered same time hasn't shipped yet
Rom3n - any update on comparing the Offering and Switchblade?
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I believe good youtube vid on this. Dirt wire tv
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shop can fix
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I have been riding the Switch a lot lately and im really liking it. Both bikes are great and they are similar but different in several areas. The switch has less reach which works well for me and the the bike feels more agile. The switch is more playful and pedals a bit better. The Offering is more capable and a bit faster in all out DH mode. I ran the offering with a 160 fork. The Switch im running with a coil currently. For fun trail riding and longer climb days im preferring the switch. If I was going to ride a little more gnarly stuff on a regular basis i would take the offering as it's a bit more plush and capable with the X2 shock option.
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If it only occurs when pedaling I would check your pedals first, then maybe the seat just to start those two seem like the usual culprits for me.
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love that color. on the fence with this or the new trail 429 now......
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Ditto
Always check the seat post first. I never had creaking from a Pivot BB. I've gone down that rabbit hole too many times. Interestingly, I get creaking with pedaling from a dirty headset and stem that needs grease.
Other culprits.
Rear axle
Cassette
Shock bolt
Chainring
Loose brake caliper
Poorly preloaded crank
Loose pivots
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