Is the 2024 Pivot Switchblade the BEST Enduro 29er? (Bike Review)

The new Pivot Switchblade is here for 2024 and we have been fortunate to have it in for testing for the last few weeks. Is this the ultimate do everything enduro 29er? Or did Pivot Cycles fall short of their goal? Let's find out in the long term review of the Pivot Cycles Switchblade!

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-Mo and Hannah

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[barrettwalker]

I have that Specialized Mirror saddle, and I too love it I never have saddle soreness, and it just feels like no other saddle. I've been eyeing the Switchblade for a while now. I live in AZ, and I did demo the Switchblade in October. I really felt like the bike fit me better than my current SB130 which is a large. I demoed the medium Switchblade. My only drawback is they are so Expensive. I'm hoping prices will fall when the 2025's come out. I enjoyed your Review. Thanks Mo!

[ezekielcarsella]

4:40 that view is definitely worth it wow! Gorgeous trail system great bike!

[stephenrichardson]

I own #146 of the 300 Talons that were produced. As soon as I saw the hot neon pink, I knew I had to have it. Was already on the V2 of the Switchblade but have found V3 to be even better. Your review is spot on…your verbiage is a bit different than mine but I’ve been saying that this thing just holds a line like I’ve never seen. Great review and always enjoy the stoke🤘

[tttass]

I actually really appreciate how fast you talk haha

[erictrelz]

Mo, great job on the review. Can't wait to see the comparison between Switchblade and the SB 140! Appreciate the way you review bikes. You do not use a bunch of jargon and always seem to answer the questions I have.

[TomCollins-ch]

I like that color, never thought I would like pink lol.

[johndaw]

Awesome video and review, nice work! Would love for you to review the Evil Offering.

[mrvwbug]

I demoed the Firebird and Trail 429 last year and was able to demo the Firebird twice on two different trail systems (Curt Gowdy in Wyoming which is very similar to 50 year and Hawes and Staunton in Colorado, which is pretty run of the mill Colorado forest trails). My thought on the Firebird, best pedaling bike I have ever ridden, a total beast on tech climbs and super efficient on the pedals, was a tad vague on the downs, felt a lot like a Ripmo with more travel on the downs, that same vague front end that you get on the Ripmo (and I know the Ripmo intimately I rode one for 3 years). If the new switchblade is precise that makes it quite different from the very monster truck-y Firebird. The Trail 429 was the bike where the geo and the fork were writing checks the rear end couldn't cash, great front end, very confident, but seat tube was way too slack and the rear suspension couldn't keep up with the front end on tech.

[mountainlessmtb]

I really like the spects of the switchblade I would love to ride one during a demo day🔥

[TomCollins-ch]

That is some insane lines you are doing, you are just popping right over them crazy.

[aaronburela]

Awesome video! talking while riding skills are dialed

[burkebair]

Loved my '21 Switchblade. Currently on a '22 Firebird at love it. Would like to demo the new Switchblade.

[toddolson]

Love mine!! Feel like I could do any trail.

[theokayestmtber]

Great review & videos in general. Jyst wondering about the bike rider graphics on the frame...are they custom, did they come already on the frame, or can you purchase them somewhere?

[bradnyenhuis]

Still waiting on the 140 shootout. Curious about Switchblade vs Evil Offering

[MTBRadDad]

I love the look of the bike. I recently got that saddle and its a total game changer.

[djjmann]

I tested out a 2023 Switchblade, i've always been between sizes at 6'1", went for a large and regretted it, way to short. Never rented an XL and ultimately ended up with an SB130LR. Although my SB130 build is absolutely fantastic, I do still wonder how the XL rode. How do you compare the two, I believe you've had some SB130 experience?

[mikehufhand]

What’s your take on DVO suspension vs Fox on this Switchblade?

[dav]

High position with an angleset seems to solve a few issues.

[djhillesq]

Good review. Might I make a suggestion? You changed out the suspension and never explained why, unless I missed it. If you are going to review a bike, you should ride it as-is out of the box as the brand intended. Changing the suspension changes the character of the bike, so it’s not exactly a fair or objective review. Most of us don’t have other suspension parts lying around and are relegated to whatever comes in the box.