Pivot Switchblade.
142mm of DW-Link travel with carbon construction and exceptional pedaling efficiency for an enduro platform.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The Pivot Switchblade proves that enduro bikes don't have to pedal like anchors. DW-Link suspension delivers the best pedaling efficiency in the long-travel category, and Pivot's Phoenix-based engineering team has tuned the Switchblade's geometry to match modern trail bike standards without sacrificing descending capability.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
DW-Link Suspension
Dual-short-link design delivers high anti-squat for efficient pedaling and progressive support through 142mm of travel.
American Engineered
Designed and assembled in Phoenix, Arizona with Pivot's frame warranty and crash replacement program.
Mullet Compatible
Accepts 29-inch or mullet wheel configurations without geometry compromise for maximum versatility.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Pedaling efficiency wins praise from every reviewer. Some note the 142mm travel positions the Switchblade between trail and enduro categories, which may not suit dedicated gravity riders.
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Global Critique
“The dw-link platform is consistent and predictable, with a stable quality that sees it riding high in its travel — 160/142mm of travel with an updated dw-link platform offering a more rearward axle path.”
“Overall, we'd rate the bike as a competent pedaler that blends comfort, traction and support nicely — the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain spectrum.”
“The 142mm of travel did a nice job of remaining comfortable yet efficient — pedal-bob during really hard exertions is easily managed with the accessible climb switch.”
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