Just saw that... Looks like Chase had a hand in it... so, is it a longer travel 29r?

 

is it a longer travel 29r?

That would be my guess. With a Hightower-like "switch" to be able to run 27.5+ with the same BB height?

Design-wise, can Pivot get the chain stays shorter than 17.5"? It seems like every DW-link 29er has a minimum ~17.5" CS length (Turner, Ibis, Pivot). I personally prefer long stays - but I'm a leggy freak and I know this a deal breaker for some.

 

Only illegal in 15 states... haha

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I'm stoked for this. please not a super slack sa and short reach

 

If the Switchblade is what I think it is, there will be a L white/orange 429T/XT 2x/LEV dropper for sale on this site for under $5k on May 31st.

 

It will be interesting to see if Pivot stays the course with their geometry (slacker seat angle, relatively short reach).

 

When the 429T came out, I was a little disappointed in the total travel - had been hoping for a "529" to replace my last bike. If this turns out to be that bike, I'm definitely jumping on one...

 

fingers crossed. aggressive plus/29 135-140 bike with reasonable sa and reach

 

Ditto.

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I am having a 429tr built up as I write this... Think my LBS will let me retur/exchange it so I can at least see what is coming so I don't rush into anything.. More travel is like more horsepower, who doesnt want that?

 

more reach, shorter CS, steeper STA so its rideable. Otherwise exciting . Just got rid of my 429T so there is room.

 

Um, I think Chris Cocalis knows how to make a bike that's rideable. Maybe not for you and some others, but, if that's the case, there are other makers. Some of us like to move around on our saddle for different pitches and don't want the seat over the BB.

 

What the world does not need is another 120-140 mid-travel 29er. Wreckoning, E29, this is the forefront...

 

Ummmm for what? What is this forefront? Mid travel bikes are so good now these longer travel am bikes are becoming more useless by the day

 

I am sure it will rewrite the book on how we think about 29er OR 27.5+ bikes depending on what it is and Aaron C will rip on it like he does on every bike. My hope is its 150mm+ category, maybe even 180mm. Something like new Uzzi in carbon or WFO type.

 

I heard from my LBS that it is a 29er. Has anyone ever made a 29er DW link bike with over 130mm travel??? I did a google search and couldn't find one...

 

The BMC Trailfox comes close with it's AS profile. The overall AS numbers would probably need to be a bit higher, but it replicates the flat AS mid-travel section unique to DW bikes, where other bikes bog-down when the suspension activates and you try to accelerate (pedal).

That said, more aggressive 29ers is awesome. With modern materials, there's no reason you can't get another 20mm and have something that will hold up just fine for the occasional bike-park days (and not be severely under-biked).

 

I'm guessing 130-135mm travel with a 150 fork by the kit that the guy in the photo's wearing. Knee pads and launching off of something. And maybe some kind of "switch" to adjust geometry and/or travel. Sort of a Firebird replacement.

 

Well that shoots down my idea of a 5" travel 27.5 being announced on May 27th

 

Though a longer travel Mach 4 (5.7 replacement) would be great; having ridden both the 5.7 and the Mach 6, I'd say if your heart is set on 27.5, you wouldn't be disappointed with the Mach 6. It climbs as well as a shorter travel bike (I came close to PR on a local climb that I used for a test ride) and is super playful with the dropper post.

(assuming you haven't ridden one yet - if you have, forget what I posted)

 

i hear it's a 29/27.5 plus bike 150 front 135 rear. no word on geo

 

i really dig pivot so i hope the geo isn't a let down

 

isn't the pic on their website a B+ wheelsize? From the looks of things, it will be at least a B+ bike ... hoping the switchblade name represents a switch in geo rather than travel/etc ... something similar to a Hightower. I've been waiting on a new B+/29er with somewhere around 130-140 rear / 140-150 front travel. Keeping my fingers crossed. Judging from Pivots other bikes, I'm sure they will introduce another efficient pedaler ... not too worried about the geometry since Pivot has been dead on with all their other bikes.

 

I'll guess 27.5+ with 140mm fork and 130mm rear suspension featuring some type of "switch" that allows you to run it high/low like the Trek mini link or whatever that thing is. No 29er option. Targeted at crushing the 5010 and SB5c.

 

You could be right! An Ibis Mojo 3 rival

 

Stumpjumper killer. 135mm rear travel 150 front 29er
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Not mojo 3 rival. Hightower rival

 

Wow I hope its a hightower or yeti 5.5 I'll jump back on a Pivot for sure. Can't wait

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Per the just-received MB Action:

-29 or 27.5+, up to 3.25" tires on the 27.5+ wheels
-long and low with 16.85" chainstays
-135mm rear travel, 150mm Fox 36 fork
-no mention of any "switch" or adjustable link or anything
-DW link, yada, yada
-2 photos: carbon with red (not outlined red like the others), and blue with red (like the one on the website)


Too much bike for me, but right up some of you guys' alley.

 

Per the just-received MB Action:

-29 or 27.5+, up to 3.25" tires on the 27.5+ wheels
-long and low with 16.85" chainstays
-135mm rear travel, 150mm Fox 36 fork
-no mention of any "switch" or adjustable link or anything
-DW link, yada, yada
-2 photos: carbon with red (not outlined red like the others), and blue with red (like the one on the website)

Too much bike for me, but right up some of you guys' alley.

I guess I'll have to track down a copy of MBA in the grocery store!

 

I'll take one, thanks!

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