Coming May 31st, according to Pivot website. Any ideas what it is?
My old Titus Switchblade was one of my favorite bikes ever.
My old Titus Switchblade was one of my favorite bikes ever.
Pivot Switchblade
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First ride with the X2. Much better shock. Set up in the past for my 429A and 429C was dead easy. Set up for DPS on my 429T was more of a chore. My 429T now feels right. My SB with the DPS felt better with a spacer addition. I had a larger spacer which felt awesome on the downs but felt harsh everywhere else. A smaller spacer was a better compromise but I lost the small bump compliance my 429T has. I followed Fox's current recommendations regarding set up then tweaked per Pivot's recommendations. Riding around the neighborhood, I was worried about too much bob, but on the trail the X2 is so much better. Better mid stroke support. Better small bump compliance. High speed chop is improved although I might back off HSR a little. Efficiency feels the same which means it's pretty good, but it's no XC whip. I was worried the shock would be too complicated to set up which means I know just enough to screw things up. It's also stupid expensive and heavier. My DPS would heat up on the downs here in the summer and I wondered if performance would deteriorate out west on an extended run. The DPS is not a bad shock, it's just that the X2 is a better AM shock. I wear a hydration pack so the lost bottle space is not really an issue, but could be an issue on a long hot day.
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I that a 27.5 wheel in front and 29er on back or just my imagination.Thanks..all installed
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29er front and back.
You still drunk from last night nye party?
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That I just your imagination!
I agree for the X2, great ! For the moment, I m with the set up purposed by Fox, it s fine for the moment. I have just close lsc two clics more.
Happy New Year and Happy rides guys !!!
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Must be something in the camera/lens. I agree with you. And look at the pedal and front and rear wheel in the second pic. Distortion much? Maybe a wide angle lens?
I just used my galaxy s7 cell phone to take the photos. Might be camera angle as there is no wide angle option.
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I think the X2 and the DPS pedal the same.
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I'd agree with this with the added bonus of being able to dial in the climbing traction even more with the X2. It's very responsive to 1 or 2 clicks of LSC/LSR, both of which will influence traction & stability on climbs. Well worth the investment if you like to have full control of your setup but the stock DPS is great for most riders. [/U]
I did a test ride of a large 29er Switchblade in Finale Ligure on EWS trails last week. Before that the bike was not on top of my list but the ride was so good that I'm basically sold on building one to replace my Trail and Enduro bikes.
Planning a large black frame with X2 shock and 160mm 36 fork. Saint brakes, XX1 drivetrain and custom carbon wheels.
Planning a large black frame with X2 shock and 160mm 36 fork. Saint brakes, XX1 drivetrain and custom carbon wheels.
I have ride a more difficult spot thuesday. ..I'm really in love with this bike ! 😊
In rock gardens I feel like crossing rocks instead of hit them, I can keep more speed.
In steep terrain is the same thing, I feel more confident.
In tight turns it keep easy and reactive.
In flowy and faster single he is very fun.
In rock gardens I feel like crossing rocks instead of hit them, I can keep more speed.
In steep terrain is the same thing, I feel more confident.
In tight turns it keep easy and reactive.
In flowy and faster single he is very fun.
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More Switchblade videos:
Continue to love this bike! Recently upped front travel to 160mm and it's even more beastly! Just received 2.6" Schwalbe rubber too, looking forward to mounting them up! In just over 6 weeks it's time to head to New Zealand for the Trans NZ Enduro! Weeeeeeeeee....
I'm due to post an updated build pic, I'll do so soon!
Continue to love this bike! Recently upped front travel to 160mm and it's even more beastly! Just received 2.6" Schwalbe rubber too, looking forward to mounting them up! In just over 6 weeks it's time to head to New Zealand for the Trans NZ Enduro! Weeeeeeeeee....
I'm due to post an updated build pic, I'll do so soon!
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Is that you on the Switchblade in the first video? In the orange? I noticed you have the same problem on the SB as I did and you may not realize it. It's very nose heavy when lofting it. Almost every time you jump, you land front wheel first.
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Intentionally nose bonking is not a problem, it's a pleasure.
Are you talking about @3:21?
@:51 is just about not wayyyyyy overshooting to flat.
Don't feel like it's nose heavy....
Solid. I'll have to check on the cost tomorrow for that upgrade. Just ordered a race XT trim today to replace my broken SB66C. Hello wagon wheels!
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Rock trap on SB that damages the frame.
I love my SB but I am OCD and there is one spot that collects rocks and damages the frame. Any ideas on how to protect this area? It's located at the bottom of the wish bone near the dw link. On the demo models I noticed a lot of wear in this area and want to prevent it on mine. I have photos but don't know how to upload them.
Thanks
I love my SB but I am OCD and there is one spot that collects rocks and damages the frame. Any ideas on how to protect this area? It's located at the bottom of the wish bone near the dw link. On the demo models I noticed a lot of wear in this area and want to prevent it on mine. I have photos but don't know how to upload them.
Thanks
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Here are the pics. After adding stickers
After 1 ride
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