Pivot Shuttle Team XTR Review: DW Link Premium Electric MTB

The Pivot Shuttle Team XTR: one of the world's lightest eMTBs just got even lighter. Pivot has released their Team edition of the popular Pivot Shuttle line. It's lighterweight, has better components, and still comes with the preferred suspension setup for downhill champs: the DW link.


Our Pivot Shuttle Team XTR review goes in depth on the specs, ride experience, and who should be looking to buy a 2020 Pivot Shuttle. It is a premium electric MTB no doubt, but that doesn't mean you have to be an expert rider to commit to a luxury eMTB like this. Find out if you should buy in this video.

Full Specs and how to buy the electric bikes in this video:

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[HectorSalcedo]

I've never felt so safe behind bars. Highly capable eMTB trail bike that's easy to whip around turns and can effortlessly climb steep terrain. I love this eBike!

[denesk]

One thing I threw out of mine was the handlebar. Replaced it with a Santa Cruz carbon 800 I had (my other bikes have sixC).
The handlebar is strangely rigid and the grips are horrid. I wear 2xl gloves (11 size) and still felt like I am holding a pool-noodle with the Pivot grips.

The Pivot grips which are re-branded WTB grips that require a side-cut handlebar. So getting rid of the pool noodles requires getting rid of the handlebars.
That said, 1 month of riding caused more wear on the pool-noodle grips than my 2 year old bike has with 3000Kms on it (Odi lock on grips).

Ah .. and one more thing. I got mine with 27.5+ wheels from a 2019 model as I refuse to sit on a 29er :)

Other than that, I am really happy with the bike, though I am planning on a 203mm rear rotor and to replace my rear brake with a Saint. I don't like the mushy XT lever feel on the rear, but they are perfect on the front. That's how my Haibike is set up: rear Saint, front XT. Perfect to lock the rear easily but prevent lockups on the front.

BTW, what do you guys think about putting a 170 or 180mm fork into this? Would it mess with the GEO in a bad way?

[georgesolomon]

How does this compare to the Levo? Thanks..

[Nickporter]

nickley did a great job with the talking head stuff. Editing was fun and modern. But that b roll is weak a$$

[CircusNormal]

Before you talk abrout the ride remember that this bike costs ten fucking grand!

[CircusNormal]

Yeah but its ten fucking grand though!