Meet our new friend
Getting More for the Same
Pedal Efficiency
Pedaling efficiency and anti-squat are closely linked. Anti-squat refers to the suspension's reaction during acceleration. Pivot's anti-squat technology maintains stiffness while pedaling uphill, without compromising downhill comfort.
Pivot’s Quality Control
A Pursuit of Perfection
Precision and Quality Unmatched: Ride on the Standard of Relentless Quality.
So naturally, a stringent and thorough quality control (QC) process is mandatory for every bike that leaves our factory. From laser alignment to blemish checks, our QC is among the most stringent in the entire industry, and we do not shy away from that bold claim.
Race Tested
From the world fastest racers to you
Close collaboration with Dave Weagle, the designer of DW-link, informs the early stages of the prototyping process.
Using mutually agreed upon pivot points from the concept phase, Pivot engineers produce a complex set of performance curves, each representing a uniquely desired ride characteristic.
These specific performance numbers are the key to developing our renowned suspension performance – the magic feel of a Pivot, our x-factor.
With approved numbers, engineers begin laying out real aluminum tube shapes and industrial designers begin their own work drawing the actual design for the carbon frame.
Finite element analysis creates a first aluminum prototype which mimics the feel of carbon and is built entirely in-house by Pivot’s expert machinists and welders.
During the Industrial Design phase, engineers are also working on the lay-up; the process of designing how specific types and intentionally sized pieces of carbon fiber material are to be placed in a pre-determined pattern, thickness, and orientation on the frames’ internal mandrels (hollow core) in frame molds.
During this stage in-depth, size-by-size analysis of stiffness measurements creates uniquely “Ride-Tuned” carbon prototypes.
Bringing a new bike to life, or solving a problem we want to solve, inspires Pivot innovation.
Our engineering team sets goals for what a new bike will achieve, including geometry, travel, and the general ride characteristics of the bike. To reach these goals, we begin with the location of the pivot points.
Meet the line up
A new breed of bird
FIREBIRD
165 / 170mm
Rise & Shred
FIREBIRD
The enduro-bred Firebird is danger and daring dialed in. It's built of carbon and courage, urging you to give in to gravity on the descent and willfully defying it on the climb. With nearly bottomless suspension, it's so planted it may as well grow roots. Roots that can fly. Look, we don't get it, either — but you will when you ride it.
Dialed for Speed, Equipped for the Ride
FIREBIRD
Choose your weapon: The Firebird offers both full-29er and mixed-wheel setups (XS is mixed-wheel only). Chase earth-shattering speed with dual 29-inch wheels, or opt for a 27.5-inch rear for quicker turn-in and a more playful feel. And with the all-new Pivot Toolshed, an in-frame storage system that’s as clean as it is quiet, you’ll have everything you need right at your fingertips.
Lightweight. Powerful. Unstoppable.
SHUTTLE SL AM
150 / 160mm
Performance Without Limits
SHUTTLE SL AM
This bike doesn’t just deliver power— it turns every climb into an open invitation and every descent into a masterclass in control. The dw-link suspension is fine-tuned to deliver lightning-fast acceleration, ensuring every climb is a breeze and every descent feels like a thrilling adventure. Whether you’re navigating technical descents, charging up steep climbs, or flying through berms, the Shuttle SL/AM gives you the confidence to tackle it all with ease.
SHUTTLE SL AM
- Full-carbon frame constructed with Pivot’s proprietary molding technology
- Bosch Performance SX lightweight drive unit on every build level
- Long-lasting 400Wh battery
- Bosch PowerMore 250 range extender compatible
- Adjustable geometry via Pivot flip chip
Race driven, Podium Proven
PHOENIX
210 / 200mm
Ordained for Dominance
PHOENIX
Developed with suspension legend Dave Weagle, the cutting-edge 6-bar design (DW6) provides 210mm of mid-high pivot rear travel, delivering unmatched control and stability on the most challenging descents. The striking (and incredibly quiet) dual-chain drive boosts efficiency while the six-bar linkage delivers insane square-edge bump compliance, letting the bike roll over obstacles with ease and allowing you to maintain momentum and power through rough terrain.
PHOENIX
- All-new mid-high pivot DW6 linkage design
- Dual-idler pulley & dual-chain drivetrain
- Mixed-wheel setup
- Adjustable Geometry via Upper Link Mounted Flip-Chip
- Adjustable Progression via Flip-Chip Lower Shock Mount
- Injection Molded Full Downtube & Chainstay Protection
- Fork-Stop Integrated Cable Ports
The Perfect Balance
TRAILCAT LT
135 / 150mm
The Perfect Balance
TRAILCAT LT
Striking the perfect balance of trail-taming composure and lively responsiveness, the Trailcat LT redefines what a trail bike can be, challenging expectations and setting a new benchmark for the trail category. The 135mm of masterfully tuned dw-link suspension maximizes traction and efficiency on every climb while maintaining a plush, bottomless feel when charging through rocky, root strewn descents. Nimble, planted and always in control, the LT encourages you to push harder and ride every trail like it was built just for you.
The Ultimate Trail Companion
TRAILCAT SL
120 / 140MM
The Ultimate Trail Companion
TRAILCAT SL
Super light, razor-sharp and unapologetically fast, the all-new Trailcat SL earns its title as the ultimate trail companion by amplifying every aspect of your ride. Its lightweight frame and finely tuned dw-link suspension platform make climbing effortless, delivering smooth, efficient power. Agile enough to navigate tight switchbacks and composed enough to handle rough, fast descents, the Trailcat SL is as versatile as it is fun. From spirited after-work loops to all-day adventures, it combines efficiency, precision and stability in a way that inspires confidence on any terrain.
ALl the mountain, all the time
SWITCHBLADE
142 / 160mm
ALl the mountain, all the time
Do Everything, And Do It Better
The new Switchblade has a slacker head angle, steeper seat angle, increased reach and a longer wheelbase than its predecessor. Size-specific chainstays are tucked in and responsive but grow incrementally longer on larger frames. This translates to added stability at warp speeds while still maintaining the snap and pop that is ingrained in the Switchblade's DNA.
SWITCHBLADE
- Ultra-Light Hollow Core Carbon Frame
- Size Specific Chainstays
- Equipped with a 44mm offset 160mm-travel Fox 36
- Flip Chip for on-trail geometry customization
- Featuring the easy to find UDH rear derailleur hanger for peace of mind when traveling
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