Pivot Switchblade Talon Team XX AXS Transmission // Bike Review

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It’s been a few years since I had the pleasure of riding the previous Pivot Switchblade. This is a
model that has risen to legendary status in my mind. The updated frame has maintained many
attributes of the outgoing Switchblade but turned up the dial on speed and stability by just a few
notches. I can imagine the development team’s struggle to improve upon the outgoing bike without sacrificing its keen sense of handling and agility. Thankfully, the new bike has the same agile character with a slight tweak toward better high-speed handling and chunk-eating kinematics.
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Bike Geometry & Specs (Based on Size Large)
Model: Talon Team XX AXS Transmission
Price: $11,599 USD
Wheel Size: 29”
Rear Travel: 142mm
Fork: 160mm
Wheelbase: 1212mm
Chainstay: 432mm
Reach: 480mm
Head Tube Angle: 65.2°
00:00 Intro
01:09 The Climb
05:50 The Descent
13:07 Final Thoughts
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Пікірлер: 51

@jeremyrigley5421 Ай бұрын

These are the best bike reviews on KZfaq for sure

@mikes.8305 Ай бұрын

Strongly disagree! I know mountain bikes are for the most part all very good these days, but this guy could review a rusty old mongoose from the 90s and make me want to buy it. I don’t really care about his reviews, I just want to ride like him…

@SpencerAstraPOV Ай бұрын

@@mikes.8305😂

@marauder7412 Ай бұрын

100% wish they happened more often.

@vlbz Ай бұрын

@@mikes.8305agree, but it's the most fun to watch. Those trails are stunning, and the video and riding is top notch.

@duffyrides 16 күн бұрын

I agree. Love this format

@theonlyDougBlack Ай бұрын

One of the few channels where I HAVE to watch the video as soon as it comes out!!! Thanks for posting!

@colemyers7250 Ай бұрын

Best bike reviews on KZfaq hands down. Love how consistent these are and the trail POV while you are doing the review.

@_boric Ай бұрын

First time I’ve heard Spencer out of breath. Still the best reviewer on KZfaq.

@SpencerAstraPOV Ай бұрын

Oh, it happens all the time!

@SpencerAstraPOV Ай бұрын

Still thinking about the way the Switchblade connected with that corner at 10:32 ! 🤤

@danielray1558 19 сағат бұрын

How would you choose between this and the Firebird?

@SpencerAstraPOV 5 сағат бұрын

@@danielray1558 Just the size of terrain you're riding. They're pretty similar, but the Switchblade pumps/climbs with more gusto. The Firebird is a softer ride.

@justinh7099 Ай бұрын

Galby is running so damn good right now. Excellent video!

@parker_drummer8647 Ай бұрын

Buying one next week🤙🤙🤙

@bikesense3867 Ай бұрын

Little bike, LOL And speaking of talented riders, I always enjoy watching you ride. Substance is a style all its own.

@nicholashines7686 Ай бұрын

My 2022 Switchblade was a pop monster. I was fearless on the bad boy. My only issue is I found it to be heavy. I had 8K in mine and it was basically 2lbs heavier than my Ripmo or sb130 and I felt way more fatigued at the end of my rides. Not sure what the weight is on this version but I thought I would share. All that aside man your reviews are a highlight of my day when they hit.

@gnar_tar Ай бұрын

and the ride quality did not offset that slightly heavier weight ? I remember my old Ripmo was fairly light weight but doubt the SB is 2lbs heavier than a SB130. It's not always about weight !!

@a8f235 Ай бұрын

@@gnar_tar I own a 2022 Switchblade myself in Pro xtr/xt config and I've never weighed it. All I can say is that it does not strike me as heavy at all. It is a mini enduro bike so it obviously won't feel like an xc bike. Given a bike in itself is really just the frame that is what should be weighed and compared as an apples to apples comparison. It has to be said that on more burly bikes they will typically beef up the frames so even though it's carbonfibre it will still have some weight to it. Anyhow, I don't care about the weight either, because the feel is where it's at.

@gnar_tar Ай бұрын

@@a8f235 I own a Pivot Firebird and a Shadowcat, ride and build quality of Pivot bikes is second to none. Never used a scale but how good they are on the trails. Could care less about the weight haha

@SpencerAstraPOV Ай бұрын

❤

@thefamily_ak1863 Ай бұрын

just moved to lynden, hoping I can get to the trails one day soon

@jasonsisk61 19 күн бұрын

I’m building up my Switchblade V6 frameset right now. Hopefully all the parts and pieces come in so I can be shredding it next week.

@marauder7412 Ай бұрын

Any chance there could be some ebikes reviews? Maybe the new school "light weight" eebs? Cheers

@mattmiller7650 Ай бұрын

I’d like to hear your opinion on Switchblade vs Ripmo V2S.

@burkebair Ай бұрын

So the hard questions is, Switchblade or Firebird? Not much lost going to a Firebird and a lot gained.

@SpencerAstraPOV Ай бұрын

For the PNW the Firebird is hard to deny. I think the Switchblade is a killer option for more trails in the interior, thinking the Midwest, Utah, anywhere the extra speed on flatter terrain pays off. 🔥

@a8f235 Ай бұрын

If you got the terrain and you are going to really use it, sure the Firebird is an obvious choice. I own the previous Switchblade and it's like a mini enduro. It's the do it all kind of bike, that is mostly a trail bike but can also take _some_ abuse. So, are you riding bikeparks(or similar), or do you do trail riding is the thing you need to be honest with yourself about. The Firebird is just overkill if you only do trail riding, so just a little heads up.

@dariuszostrowski9201 Ай бұрын

Hi, how I would be very interested in your comments how new Switchblade compares to Trail 429 ?

@jasonmurphy2885 Ай бұрын

How would you compare this to the Ibis Ripmo?

@ninjabic Ай бұрын

Sounds like the Shadowcat is gonna be a little more beginner friendly. Do you think the reynolds carbon wheel upgrade is worth the cost?

@AORNova Ай бұрын

Running i9s to EX511 wheels. Don't feel the weight or the need to go carbon rims just yet Shadowcat is such a light and efficient rig that the reduced fatigue makes up for the extra focus needed due to the trail geo. Still, one hell of 27.5 bike. Pretty sure Spencer speed peaked during that review 🤣

@ninjabic Ай бұрын

@@AORNova is the shadowcat more pink or purple in person? I can't tell from the vids

@AORNova Ай бұрын

@@ninjabic Think best described by Fuscia color. It's a darker fuscia though. Someone would say pink, some a purple. So I'd just say whichever color matches it based on your preference. In super bright light its more pink, in more trail shaded situations probably purple. Am running the blue mirage color though so I don't have miles of staring at a dangerfruit toptube... That being said, I've given my Shadowcat small accent colors of blue and pink... its looking like a neat bubblegum bike now.

@ninjabic Ай бұрын

@AORNova thanks for the reply man! Happy shreddin if you get out this weekend! Yewww!

@laurentp89 Ай бұрын

How would you compare this bike to the Transition Sentinel?

@SpencerAstraPOV Ай бұрын

They’re worlds apart. The sentinel is much more stable and long feeling. The Switchblade is a more agile and an active ride. I’d go with the sentinel if you’re looking for confidence, and the switchblade if you’re looking for pop and zest 🤌🏻

@laurentp89 Ай бұрын

@@SpencerAstraPOV Thank you, nice work as always

@user-ly2xt6bi8n Ай бұрын

he feels like he is on a very nimble package

@SpencerAstraPOV Ай бұрын

😂

@macrio5 Ай бұрын

TRANSITION SMUGGLER... pretty please!?

@petedog9581 Ай бұрын

$$$$$

@user-xr1xf9qn1i Ай бұрын

Another overpriced trash bike with another “review” from this guy that has nothing negative to say. These aren’t reviews This is garbage👍🏻

@guychux Ай бұрын

Yoo - interested in your input, as i’m in the market soon. Do you have some modern trail bikes you’d recommend that aren’t “trash?”

@toddolson7273 Ай бұрын

@@guychuxI wouldn’t trust this guys comment. He’s a hater. Checkout the other KZfaq videos on the switchblade.

@user-xr1xf9qn1i Ай бұрын

@@guychuxif you believe a bike will make you good at mtb then no one can help you. Garbage will always be garbage.

@AppleJack76 Ай бұрын

We must have arrived on Sesame Street... Oscar the Grouch entered the comments. Checks out... Knows a lot about garbage.

@AORNova Ай бұрын

If a reviewer is ultra opiniated and negative about a bike I think no brand would send anything his way. E.g Bunachan... Think Spence is positive and instead of being negative or spilling the cons of the bike he simply states WHO the bike is GOOD for. Which I think is review centric and good enough for most. If you want a pros vs cons and full whammy of negatives then written reviews especially on Pinkbike and forums are for you.

@user-xr1xf9qn1i Ай бұрын

Yep and that’s totally misleading. What’s the point of giving a review if you can’t say the truth. Garbage will be garbage 👍🏻