[Picard]

Is the switch blade a Enduro or trail bike?

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[techfersure]

Is the switch blade a Enduro or trail bike?

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Both IMO,I have the Mach 6 too and had planned to keep it for Enduros but the Switchblade is more then capable after putting it through it's paces for the past month,Mach 6 is going up for sale,to much crossover to justify keeping it.

 

[Picard]

Can the switch blade handle blue Mountain Resort trail?

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[Varaxis]

Maybe the better question is: what can't the Switchblade handle?

 

[Shawn in da Canyon]

Can the switch blade handle blue Mountain Resort trail?

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The real question is, can you?

 

[Picard]

The real question is, can you?

I can do It

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[Shawn in da Canyon]

I can do It

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Then you can do it on a Switchblade!

 

[aggrodude]

Hi allz. Have been lurking here reading. I am going to book my SB but I really can't decide on the size. I 181cm inseam 32"-33". Have tested the Med on my lbs. On the ups my front pops up a bit but can't confirm is it my technique or the size. Please any advice would be appreciated. Thank u.


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[kgginslc]

Hi allz. Have been lurking here reading. I am going to book my SB but I really can't decide on the size. I 181cm inseam 32"-33". Have tested the Med on my lbs. On the ups my front pops up a bit but can't confirm is it my technique or the size. Please any advice would be appreciated. Thank u.

Live to Ride

I'm 5'10". My bikes are usually large - medium typically feels too cramped. I bought a L Switchblade. I definitely would not want a shorter top tube (or seat tube for that matter). It took about 30 seconds of test ride on a Large to know that I did not even want to try a Medium. I'm even considering going to a longer stem, but I'll ride it like it is for a while before deciding. I haven't had any issues with the front popping up, but I haven't really been climbing anything super steep yet. I hope to get it to Moab in the near future and will have a better idea after that.

Here's a pic of my bike, just so you can see my seatpost height for normal riding.

 

[aggrodude]

I'm 5'10". My bikes are usually large - medium typically feels too cramped. I bought a L Switchblade. I definitely would not want a shorter top tube (or seat tube for that matter). It took about 30 seconds of test ride on a Large to know that I did not even want to try a Medium. I'm even considering going to a longer stem, but I'll ride it like it is for a while before deciding. I haven't had any issues with the front popping up, but I haven't really been climbing anything super steep yet. I hope to get it to Moab in the near future and will have a better idea after that.

Here's a pic of my bike, just so you can see my seatpost height for normal riding. View attachment 1083114

Thanks for the input. Anyone else can also comment? Cause if the gurus tell me L, I got one waiting for me even in the Colour and 29". [emoji16]

Live to Ride

 

[Picard]

I'm 5'10". My bikes are usually large - medium typically feels too cramped. I bought a L Switchblade. I definitely would not want a shorter top tube (or seat tube for that matter). It took about 30 seconds of test ride on a Large to know that I did not even want to try a Medium. I'm even considering going to a longer stem, but I'll ride it like it is for a while before deciding. I haven't had any issues with the front popping up, but I haven't really been climbing anything super steep yet. I hope to get it to Moab in the near future and will have a better idea after that.

Here's a pic of my bike, just so you can see my seatpost height for normal riding. View attachment 1083114

Does it turns quickly in switch back?

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[Mingloid]

Thanks for the input. Anyone else can also comment? Cause if the gurus tell me L, I got one waiting for me even in the Colour and 29". [emoji16]

Live to Ride

I'm 5'9" (172cm) and the medium works perfect for me. No issue with the front wandering around while climbing.

Since you're quite a bit taller than I am, you might need to go one size up from me. Good luck!

 

[ask]

My $0.02 on sizing:

I am 5.10 to 5.11 w/ 32" inseam and average to slightly above average reach. I like my bikes a little small vs too large. I got in a test DH run on a friend's small SW. It was a little small for me, but very ridable. Planning to order a Med and put some wider than stock bars on it.

 

[Mattyboughton]

My $0.02 on sizing:

I am 5.10 to 5.11 w/ 32" inseam and average to slightly above average reach. I like my bikes a little small vs too large. I got in a test DH run on a friend's small SW. It was a little small for me, but very ridable. Planning to order a Med and put some wider than stock bars on it.

If you let your bike shop know in advance they can ask for 800mm bars when they order it

 

[kgginslc]

Does it turns quickly in switch back?

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Quickly? I'm usually not going very fast. But it does handle switchbacks very well. I'd say it handles them at least as well as my previous bike (26" RacerX carbon), maybe even better.

and a slightly better pic.

 

[Xizor1]

I'm seriously considering getting a Switchblade frame when they come available and I'm thinking of using an existing 140mm fork with 29er wheels...does this sound totally crazy? ☺

I know this will lower the BB, but probably not too much? Also head & seat angle steepening will not bother me for the riding I'm doing...actually a steeper seat angle will be a plus. 😀

 

[aggrodude]

My $0.02 on sizing:

I am 5.10 to 5.11 w/ 32" inseam and average to slightly above average reach. I like my bikes a little small vs too large. I got in a test DH run on a friend's small SW. It was a little small for me, but very ridable. Planning to order a Med and put some wider than stock bars on it.

Thanks for the advice.

Live to Ride

 

[vikb]

Pivot demo is coming close enough to me [3hr drive] that I should get a chance to ride a M & L SB with 29er wheels in two weeks. I should get to actually ride dirt with them. :thumbsup:

 

[cesjr]

I'm very interested in this bike, and hope to ride it at a demo soon. My main issue is - is it too much bike for my trails? I do a lot of XC because it's nearby, but also aspire to bigger trails including the bike parks (just did Snowshoe and loved it and would like to not have to rent a bike at $100 day). I demo'd the '16 Remedy 29 last fall and really liked it, but it's been discontinued. The new Fuel EX interests me and seems bit more XC oriented (although not as much as last year's Fuel). I really like the idea of a burlier bike that can tackle anything, but I am a little worried about the overkill factor. i don't want a super heavy bike either - 28 lbs max and 26-27 would be preferable.

 

[tobyrider]

Bike park day on the Switchblade.

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