2023 Pivot Switchblade V5

Beyond All Mountain

The sequel to the Switchblade story heralds a new era of all mountain riding, with more travel, unrivaled versatility and progressive geometry. It unleashes dominance over enduro inspired descents, generates speed, and delivers the finesse needed for power moves on technical climbs. With a masterfully designed new dw-link™ shock layout, riders can optimize suspension performance like never before. The all-new Switchblade cleans the impossible, threads the needle, and delivers the freedom to explore. From bike park flow trails to raw backcountry routes, the Switchblade amplifies every rider’s skills and excels on any trail.

Optimized For The Entire Mountain

Capable Climber, Indestructible Descending

We tailored every detail of the Switchblade to deliver a bike that’s ready to conquer the entire mountain. Progressive geometry broadens the performance envelope while retaining the versatility that made the original so good. Always with an eye on confidence-inspiring design, we shortened, straightened, and steepened the Switchblade’s seat tube to allow for longer travel dropper seat posts. The all-new compact frame design reduces weight and increases stiffness, but perhaps best of all, it allows for greatly reduced stand over height across a broad range of sizes. With an industry-leading fit philosophy, the Switchblade offers an ideal fit for riders from 5’ to 6’7” tall.

Uncommon Versatility

Enduro​ Ready Trail Bike

The Switchblade was already a bike ahead of its time and the new Switchblade pushes the versatility envelope even further. It doesn’t matter if you want to run 29er wheels, 27.5″ X 2.8” plus tires or even a 29”/27.5” combo – the Switchblade can be perfected for all. A new flip chip with two settings means there isn’t any compromise in geometry. Choose the geometry that best fits your setup or handling preferences. The all-new Switchblade’s extraordinary versatility and category bending capability redefine performance across every type of trail.

Do It All

Beyond All Mountain

The new Switchblade’s extraordinary versatility and category bending capability redefine performance across every type of trail. From bike park flow trails to raw backcountry routes, the Switchblade amplifies every rider’s skills and excels on any trail.

Specifications

Frame

- Switchblade

Material

- Carbon

Wheel Size 

- 29"

Rear Shock 

- Fox Factory Float DPX2

Fork

- Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm

Headset

- Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge

Rear Derailleur 

- Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed

Shifter 

- Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed

Brakes 

- Shimano XT M8120 4-piston

Crankset

- Race Face Æffect R 32t

Handlebar

- Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-LG), 800mm (XL)

Grips

- Phoenix Factory Lock-On

Stem

- Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail

Seatpost

- Fox Factory Transfer 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-XL)

Saddle

- Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo (MD-XL)

Cassette

- Shimano XT M8100 10-51t

Wheels

- DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub

Wheel Upgrades 

- DT Swiss XMC1501 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub EXP 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R

Tires

- Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO , MAXXTERRA Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO , MAXXTERRA

Rotors

- Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm

Chain

- Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed

 

Geometry

(Measurements for Medium)

A Seat Tube Length (C-T)

- 39.4cm

B Top Tube Length

- 62cm

C Head Tube Length

- 10.2cm

D Head Tube Angle

- 66º

E Seat Tube Angle 

- 75.5º

F Chain Stay Length

- 43.1cm

G Bottom Bracket Height

- 34.6cm

H Standover Height

- 69.4cm

I Wheelbase

- 119.3cm

Stack

- 62.5cm

Reach 

- 45.5cm