I definitely like the lines of the Pivots(I’ve got a new Smuggler) as the top tube and chain stays lining up looks so clean.

I have run my switchblade in the high for all but the first 6 months i have owned it and love the higher BB.

I love the Switchblade. One of my favorite bikes. However, the SCOR does a few things better that I was personally looking to improve when I bought the SCOR. First, it is a better technical climber IMO. I’m not sure why that is though I’m sure the steeper seat tube angle helps. It has a ton of traction and just seems to motor up things. I consistently clean techy climbs on the SCOR that I always struggle with on the Switchblade (and every other bike for that matter). Second, the suspension is incredibly supportive when standing and pedaling. I always felt the Switchblade wallow a bit when standing. The SCOR feels much more supportive. Third, I think the SCOR rear suspension does a better job tracking the ground and taking high speed repeated hits. My SCOR is built up with a newer Lyrik which I highly recommend. I agree with your point on Rockshox v Fox right now. Rockshox really is better (that’s not saying Fox is bad). I think this is especially true with the rear shocks. The super deluxe ultimate is much better than the float X I had on the Switchblade.

I ordered my Switchblade two days ago Im super hyped to try it. I think its the perfect fit for my style of riding. Great review, keep it up! Also comparing a trail bike with a cadillac has to be the most american thing I've ever heard :D

Great reviews. Like the idea of one winner instead of most reviews now days were everyone is a 10. I am a fan.

I enjoy your videos looking forward to the rest of this in the series. I would like to see the Trek Fuel Gen 6 in the future.

Coming from SJ EVO, the 4060 ST is just plain more fun for me. Maybe a hair less stable at speed due to geo, but Im faster on climbs. A lot faster on flow trails for me but about the same/slower on the sj. SJ evo just plows better and keeps you in a more neutral position in the bike. The suspension platform feels pretty similar to SC VPP. I think people need to heavily consider how the scor chainstays are not size specific, which is pretty lame imo. I think 433 works great for a medium, which is what i got. Even at this size, it notice how it's not the most stable bike, so I would strongly recommend demo your size before you pick it up

Scor looks next gen. Love it

Would have liked to see a Specialized EVO in the group but you get what you can get. Both these bikes are nice. I’d likely give the Pivot the nod too. Any wandering uphill with the Pivot?

I have that same switchblade. For me 6' and 230 a large fits great. It floats over the rough and great climber with the DW link Do you think the size of the person and frame size makes people prefer different brands over others?

I think Pivot is going to phase out the Switchblade next year. I would rather have a Pivot 429 w the Enduro package or the Firebird, if I want go big. SB is a tweener.

Sb140 is not on this comparison