What is the standard crank length that thing comes with?

 

175mm is our standard crank length.

 

@Colin+M: I wonder if you hang on to your idea of running a Fox34 140 mm with the 17 mm cup?
I consider it myself but have nothing read or heard about it in any forum.

 

I'd like to know about this also. I've thought about doing this.

 

Well I finally took the leap and bought a Switchblade today. Eagle XO1 27+ but I plan to build some nice 29 carbon wheels. Thanks to my wife for allowing me to spend the dough. First new bike in over 10 years!

 

Well well cesjr, you done good, my man. I have a feeling your wait was well worth it and you decision to buy now was timely. Give your wife a thumbs up for me as well. Enjoy that super rad new ride.
BTW, when you get the 29 wheels, try putting only one on in the rear and keeping the + in the front for kicks. You may decide to keep it that way.

 

I'm going to put my Reynolds b+ wheel set up for sale


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I'm going to put my Reynolds b+ wheel set up for sale

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how much?
whats the condition?

 

Finished my build. Here you can find some more pics and a part list:
New bike day! I choose the Pivot Switchblade as my... - Ride the planet

 

My new bike on first ride. Still minor details to be fixed.

 

That looks like total cush!

Have you tried it with a Recon in the rear?

 

That looks like total cush!

Have you tried it with a Recon in the rear?

After riding Nobby Nic 27.5x3.0 on my hardtail for most of 2016 I did not like Recon 27.5x2.8 on the Switchblade much in terms of traction on steep/loose trails.

Currently trying out 29x2.6 Nobby Nic front and rear. I think this will be nice for mellower trails.

For bombing down steep and rough trails, however, I like the plus Minions.

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Select one:

O - Geeez!
O - Bigly
O - Sort of want

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That is XL?


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Select one:

O - Geeez!
O - Bigly
O - Sort of want

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That is XL?

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Yeah it's XL.
I'm 6 feet tall with relatively short legs and long torso.
I wanted a Mondraker-style fit with long front end and stubby stem.

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Yes, I'm running the 29x3.0 DHFs on the front of my bikes. They hook up really good in anything close to loose.
I tried a Recon on the front of a SB in Sedona and was very surprised at how well they gripped in the loose fine sand they have there.

Anyway, damn fine bike you have there!

 

dyg2001 - How do the 29x2.6 fit? Trying to decide between the plus and 29 wheelsets. Maybe the 29x 2.6 would give me the best of both?

 

Plenty of clearance at the fork.

Rear clearance is a little tight at the curved piece near the seat tube. I haven't measured it but looks to be around 1cm. Fine for SoCal where I live but might be an issue in muddy areas.

I hope more 29x2.6 options come on the market.

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Can someone please post pictures of their Switchblade with Reynolds wheels with the obnoxious big stickers on their wheels removed? I am 99% certain I am going to pull the trigger on an X01 Reynolds 29er this week, but I can't stand how the wheels look with the big stickers.

Thanks

 

I apologize for sounding like a smart ass, but there's plenty of pics of SBs with understated wheels. The stickers are obnoxious though.

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No pic's but I took the stickers off and it looks about a million+ times better

 

Indeed the stickers are a bit overstated. They look like one of those polo shirts with the big a$$ horse covering 2/3rds of the front. However, I left them on as just a bit of added protection from all the rocks here on the front range. Even with the stickers, bike still looks sexier than I do.

 

Keep seeing X01 cranks on pictures. Pivot website specs say either RF Aeffect or Next. What about Shimano HTII cranks? Any info if they will go wide at some point?

Also, this may be OT here, but those running a Shimano drivetrain - any issues with the smaller/single toothrings of the cassette "eating" into the DTSwiss freehub body?


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Keep seeing X01 cranks on pictures. Pivot website specs say either RF Aeffect or Next. What about Shimano HTII cranks? Any info if they will go wide at some point?

Also, this may be OT here, but those running a Shimano drivetrain - any issues with the smaller/single toothrings of the cassette "eating" into the DTSwiss freehub body?

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XX1 cranks with 30t Wolftooth flat chain ring. Works perfect on my bike. See FAQ section on the Pivot SB page..

 

Got my Switchblade this week. I bought the Race XT and upgraded to the RC2 damper in the fork and had new XTR laying around that I put on. XT brakes going on next week.

Oh. My. Gawd.

This bike is silly. Still dialing in the suspension and need a shorter stem, but it is buttery. Can't wait to get some good wheels and an X2 on this thing. It's like a mini DH sled that can be pedaled.

 

Got my Switchblade this week. I bought the Race XT and upgraded to the RC2 damper in the fork and had new XTR laying around that I put on. XT brakes going on next week.

Oh. My. Gawd.

This bike is silly. Still dialing in the suspension and need a shorter stem, but it is buttery. Can't wait to get some good wheels and an X2 on this thing. It's like a mini DH sled that can be pedaled.

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I might of met you at the Shed. I'm running XO hubs/cox ray/Nox Farlow wheels built by Speeddream. I don't know if the I9 superboost hub is out yet.

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Possibly. I'm at the shed a lot. I used to have a Yeti SB66c. Taking this out tomorrow to the Shed to really have some fun.

How are those Nox wheels at the Shed? I haven't tried carbon wheels yet, but those are on the short list (Farlows or EX481s)

 

Still true although a rock strike put a small crack in the rim. Nox is replacing without complaint although I have to pay for a rebuild. The X2 is a nice shock and to me a definite improvement. Not sure what I prefer more on my 36s - the FIT or RC2. I'm waiting for warmer weather before I fine tune the fork. I'm wondering if an Avalanche tune is worth the coin.


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Hi guys, just want to ask. Do you think if I just swap from 29er to 27.5+ wheels as and when I feel like it, I have to realign or adjust my chain line and all? Are there any tweaks I have to do to make the swap depending on my feel for the day on wat kinda bike I wanna ride?


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Hi guys, just want to ask. Do you think if I just swap from 29er to 27.5+ wheels as and when I feel like it, I have to realign or adjust my chain line and all? Are there any tweaks I have to do to make the swap depending on my feel for the day on wat kinda bike I wanna ride?

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No you can swap without any readjustments. just swap - that's all.
FYI I am selling a brand new Reynolds Carbon 27+ wheelset for the Switchblade.

 

You may have to adjust the brake calipers, and yes, you may have to make shifting adjustments. Especially if the rear wheels have different hubs.

 

Not necessarily true, I switch weekly between stock DT Swiss 29 wheelset and 27.5+ with XO hub different rotors and cassettes with no adjustments.

 

I have both wheel sets myself and do have to make minor RD adjustments and caliper alignment

 

What price are you asking? What all is included?

 

Anyone running the Terrene Chunk 3.0's? Took a chance and purchased a pair for 100.00, reasonable enough to test, they look good on paper but not much out there about them.Running Dirt Wizards, Crux and Wtb Bridger mix and match. Looking for the durability of the Wizard with some faster rolling ability.

 

Funny how that works.I originally thought would be an slight issue too but pleasently surprised that I don't.Allthough no big deal very happy at ease of switching wheelsets.