Now I know why I was hanging onto my King 150mm rear a 20mm front 29er wheels off my old lunch box. Looks like I may not be able to do this. I may need to convert my i9s then.
Just need a new axle and good to go.

Is the only difference between the 29er and 27.5+ are the wheels and tires? Forks are the same? Because I would order the 27.5 since I have a set of 29er wheels already.

 

I predicted the rise of Super Boost...although I was calling it Boosty Boost.

and I was pretty sure I could just wait out the demise of Boost...I didn't realize it would be this short a wait!

Now I predict Boost MEGA!

Lots of nice features and details on this bike. Not sure it's the right bike for me, but hopefully I can get a ride on one when I am down in UT/AZ this fall.

I've added it to my list of potential new 29ers. :thumbsup:

 

I wonder what the opinion of Pivot would be on running a 140mm 29er fork up front with the 17mm lower cup?

I already have a nearly brand new 2016 Fox 34 140mm fork that I'd like to use if possible.

Does the frameset come with both lower headset cup options?

 

I wonder what the opinion of Pivot would be on running a 140mm 29er fork up front with the 17mm lower cup?

I already have a nearly brand new 2016 Fox 34 140mm fork that I'd like to use if possible.

Does the frameset come with both lower headset cup options?

I would think that would work but you could also buy the 150 air spring and change them out. Also running a 160 fork on this bike would be a good option in b+.

 

Bravo to Pivot for pushing the envelope. [emoji106]

 

which size are you looking at CollinM? as usual.... on the cusp sizes.

 

Probably a large at 5'11. Seat tube is short enough at 18 inches to run a 170mm dropper if I wanted to with my long legs (34.5 inch cycling inseam).

 

Built a medium today, I'm your size (5'11" with 34" inseam)...go with the large.

 

Going to do so! Anyone interested in a lightly used 429T/L/XT 2x?

 

Wow this is a beautifully designed bike! I like the rear 157 hub with the wider flange spacing. This makes more sense than 148. It sounds like it uses a 73mm BB with slightly different offset chain rings. Am I correct in this?
Very cool bike and so versitle. I loved my past Pivots and this could become another for me.
I wonder what the frame weight is at?

 

6.4 pounds medium frame
http://m.pinkbike.com/news/pivot-switchblade-first-look.html

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Finally a sensible reach and STA numbers. Good job Pivot!

 

I'll take the blue frame please


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

I'm not sure that the 2016 Fox 34 can be set at 150?

Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

 

Its a tricky question. Apparently *all* the "true" 27.5 34's can be set all the way to 160mm. And *all" the "true" 29er forks can be set only to 140mm. The odd kid in the class -- the 27.5+/29 Boost fork -- can go to 150mm.

Perhaps there are exceptions, but I have a 2016 OEM 34 Performance 27.5+/29 fork, originally configured at 130mm, and I called Fox and they confirmed it can be set to a max 150mm. Apparently the damper is long enough to do 160mm configuration, but the fork uppers are the constraint (either in length, or just structure not beefy enough, the tech rep wouldn't say).

This is consistent w/ the many 150mm 34's that shipped on all the Specialized 6fatty models in 2016.

 

I was thinking it had 10mm increments in travel, no?

 

I just know they don't offer a 150mm version in stock form. I hope I'm wrong

Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

 

Wow, I like this. Might get me back on a Pivot. I was all set on either Hightower or SB55 next. But I didn't want to spend SB55 money and haven't had a chance to demo Hightower yet. Guess I need to look for a Pivot demo.

 

"We needed super stiff wheels for all of the hardcore pounding we were going to do on this bike."

"And then we specced it with an XC shock."

 

^^ that did seem weird. The SB frame weight is pretty comparable to the M6 once you factor in the lighter shock.

It would be nice to have a burlier shock option/no shock option on a frame only purchase so you don't have to replace the shock for a more aggressive build.

 

As a relatively fresh owner of 429T , I'm not tooo happy about this haha, but in reality 429T is amazingly capable bike, extremely versatile and fun.
Switchblade looks good on paper, but I doubt it will be as agile and zippy.
It will rip down at speed over open gnarly trails no doubt.

Wondering about ETT sizing for the same saddle height compared to 429T?

 

You and 1000's of others. The biking industry has been crazy lately with all the bad ass bikes coming out. You wait for the bike you think you really want and in six months time, six new sweet bikes come out.

 

Here's a couple drawings that explain the new hub better. An old DH 157 will indeed work. But it will be less laterally stiff on a 29er. Don't have the exact number on that yet. Anybody a math wiz?

 

Fc. How is the heel clearance on the chainstays? Are you hitting them while peddaling. With such short stays and wide spacing shoes must constantly rub on sides if not hit rear deraileur. Five ten sam hills are pretty wide shoes im using and i have issues even with boost bikes. Now the superboost kind of make me wonder. Need to demo to decide. Could be tough for otherwise a great bike

 

Repeating an earlier question: do any of you know if a frame only option will be offered?

This has me very interested, considering I could use my I9 wheels from my current Lunchbox...already have the rear spacing at 157.

I thought I had decided on a Riot, but this may sway me.

Thanks!

 

Next year there will be a frame offering. For now it will be complete bikes only.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

I'm sure there will be a frame only option - all their other bikes have a frame only and frame/fork/headset/bb option.

 

I have a VPP bike Nomad MK2 and a 2014 Mach 6. They feel totally different, but I like them both a lot. It took a while until I got my suspension adjusted to make the most from both designs. I'm a custom shock away from perfection on the M6, but it's pretty good as is.

It comes down to personal preference which one you choose as I think they offer excellent performance once properly setup.

Frequently when I hear complaining about either I get the feeling the bike isn't setup right, but there is no way to diagnose that remotely.

 

I'd have to agree. I've owned a few of both brands and with custom tuned shocks. Dialing in suspension and balance front to rear is the key. I'm a huge fan of DW's suspensions and now I'm rocking the DELTA on my Following which I love. I've climbed the hardest **** on this bike and it shreds the downs. I'd definitely own another Pivot if I was in the market. So many good bikes now it's hard to make a bad choice really.

 

Soooooo, this bike fixes everything I didn't like about my 429T. Shorter tays, steeper seat tube, more reach (finally), and more rear travel. I think I'll need to try this. Little annoying that I'll need new wheels but hey, can't have enough wheels. Curious choice on the 740mm handlebar and all shimano components. Hope they offer the frame set too, maybe with wheels .

 

My dilemma - have both Mach 6 and 429 carbon - Rides I do are either lots of climbing and distance or lots of climbing with chunky downs. If more climbing or distance I pick Mach 429. If technical DH involved I pick the M6. You guys think this bike could cover all the bases? Something tells me I wouldn't be as happy on 40 plus mile rides with this bike.

 

Hmmm... great minds? (see below) As I'm typing you're posting...

 

Yes, definitely. I owned a Mach 6 and a Mach 4. This bike would replace both with one lovely solution.

The ideal setup would be to have two wheelsets, 29er and Plus. 29er for the long, fast rides. Plus wil be for the chunky, loose dirt, rugged adventures.

But they won't sell a spare wheelset for now on the alternate size. One has to choose til then.

They won't sell a frame for now I think since there are not a lot of options to get the wheels and cranks easily. Those will be increasing and developing over the next year.

 

Key question, for me at least, which none of the reviewers has addressed so far, is if I have two bikes, an LT 27.5 trail/enduro and an ST 29 xc/trail, would this be a better bet? Is the multi-config option in all directions enough to merit ditching 2 bikes for the 1? Would that be a step up, sideways, or compromised?

 

But one of the pleasure of owning 2 bikes is the ability to alternate. To have one, uhh, on the side. Also nice to have a backup when one is sidelined with maintenance issues.

 

Very true. There's really no such thing as a one bike solution, and with one bike when you break a component or for whatever reason cannot ride it, that down time can be a b!tch. Although I have to say that if I was forced to have only one bike the Switchblade would probably be it.

 

Is Fox 36 Plus size like 34 Plus, love the width of the 34 .

 

I don't think the Fox 36plus has been released yet..
The fork being shipped with the Switchblade is the Boost version of Fox36.
This brings up the question of what fork will work with a 3.25 B+ tire and have 150mm travel