I saved up, worked a lot of overtime for 4 years to get my 1st emtb and the Pivot LT was my choice. Totally agree that it’s a do-it-all bike and I haven’t seen anything that hung up the bike and I have cleared areas that didn’t think it would clear. Based on your review, I’ll try the high position as I too have on rare occasions experience pedal strike. Don’t get me wrong, It’s expensive but to me well worth it.

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I remember the first Shuttle it was ahead his time in all senses including price. Overall is a great brand im happy they keep doing things well

I have been wanting and saving up for this bike since it came out last year. Only thing I didn't like about the bike other than the price was that it didn't come with the Fox X2. My dreams of owning a Pivot LT ended the day Fezzari released their Timp Peak. I ordered a Timp Peak Launch edition, upgraded to the Fox Factory suspension and seatpost and it was only $8414. I have had it about a month and man is it an awesome bike. With the money I saved I already have a trip to Bentonville, AR booked and am planning a trip to Asheville, NC and another to Moab for late summer and fall respectively.

It would be great if you let everyone know how the battery life is on all your shootout bikes. For instance.. when emtb riders go out on their bikes on a 30-40mile ride.. some have enough for 2 loops, others are out of battery way earlier.. I think as a subscriber to your channel, as well as other folks, we’d love to know how well the “e” aspect meaning battery life … how that performs as part of your reviews 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Awesome channel 👌🏼

I was in the store with cash to get this and changed my mind. Reasons: - 28h wheelset on a long travel heavy bike :( - super boost limits wheel options a LOT - using a center lock to 6h adapter on a 12K bike? Seriously? - tiny clearance for rear tire - no coil option - Shimano ep8 warranty issues. -- I am on a loaner motor with 4K on my Bullit as the Pivot/Santa Cruz dealership is unable to take care of warranty... I literally had an SC for 2 months at the same shop when I decided to buy this bike, then looked at the details and decided not to get it. I still own an older Pivot Shuttle and I am on the 2nd wheelset. It's my backup e-bike and the 28h DT swiss wheels are falling apart. (no reason spoke snap on landings or even pedaling) ... So ... I concluded, that if I shelled $12k out for a bike, I would want something I love. Changing wheels, shock (again, limited option with that eye-to-eye/stroke - everyone uses 230/65 at this point at that travel), and probably brakes (sorry, Hope fan), is not something I want on a 12K bike. And when the ep8 kicks the bucket, I am looking at months of the bike sitting at the shop, and will end up with an other used motor as a replacement. Frankly, I am looking at the new Commencal meta with Bosch. And I am saying this, after ordering and extra battery and motor for my Bullit. Just my 2c. If you are happy with the wheels, brakes, shock, then it is a nice bike - given that at your location you have actual Shimano support. I will hold up for this season on my Bullit and hope some brand I like starts putting bikes out with Bosch on them.

Great review of the bike! I have one on order. My "acoustic" bike is a 2020 Pivot 429 Trail-which I dearly love, so thinking the Shuttle will fit the bill for a great ebike experience.

Sounds like I would love this bike! And also love the aesthetics! I'm an Ibis dude so I'm right at home with DW tech! The only problem: "No Money, No Honey!".....LOL. It is pricey. I been considering the Orbea Rise Alloy version or an RM bike alternatively.

I like this bike.

I have the blue one. It´s not an investment, - as some one said- it´s a luxury.

Your editing is top notch🎉😅

The Shuttle LT is a great bike. I owned it for 7-8 months and enjoyed it. I sold that bike and bought a Transition Repeater (currently discontinued) for less than I sold the Shuttle. I find the Repeater to be more fun and has a swappable battery. Just something to consider.

Nice review as always! Could you guys please review the canyon torque on 2023? Thanks 😊

I've had this bike in size M (I'm 5.6in tall and perfectly positioned on the bike) for 3 months now and I can assure you that it's the best E-Bike I've ever had: very comfortable in all situations while remaining stiff, compared to my other bikes it's good absolutely everywhere with very good traction on the way up, it also offers a lot of confidence on the way down, very agile in the changes of direction and in short super fun to ride. I was also surprised by the fact that it allows you to stay in a sitting position more often than another bike in bumpy sections. I also ride in the high position to get more clearance at the bottom bracket with a 160mm crank length. Here in Europe it comes with Newmen Al wheels (Evolution SL A.30-1780g): very smooth and with little noise. I also had to adjust the battery following your tutorial and since then no more noise generated by the battery inside the frame. The only small problem is that when you remove the battery to charge it outside the frame, you have to be careful with the rubber part (not fixed) at the top end that allows shock absorption. It's a pity that it was not supplied with the EP8 motor (EP-801), because this would have avoided having to change everything if you want to switch to Shimano wireless later on and also an XT cassette instead of an XTR. BUT I'm happy with it, because it's a treat. 👍😀

Awesome reviews as usual👍 Would been awesome for you guys to review the Crestline RS. So far the shuttle is the mostly compared build spec to the RS

I’ve been looking at the yeti 160e but sounds like you all felt it was more geared towards super fast speeds and race pace only. I don’t race but consider myself an advanced rider. Seems like this might be worth a demo.

What’s the 15 second turbo boost thing like?

I own a 2022 non ebike Pivot and love it, but there's no way I'd pay that price because the performance wouldn't be that much better than say a Santa Cruz who's build, fit, finish AND warranty is the best in the business. My buddy paid $11,000 each for two Shuttles (one for him and one for his wife) 3 years ago and they are both obsolete compared to the new ones. They are way too heavy, the battery & motors are two gens behind already.

Is there any chance you can do a similar head to head for light e-bikes. Really curious how you guys find the Shuttle SL? Thanks

Sounds like a nice bike in many ways. However my Decoy Elite and Core 4 cost me about the same for both bikes total, both with better shocks and wheels. The pricing on these big names are not worth the extra money for non Dentist. Just got two more 720 batteries for my Decoys for my extended rides.

In your shoot out, where did you land on winner? Thanks!!

This, with a shorter stem and a higher rise bar, mullet and a 180mm fork!

Where are you testing ?

Shimano motor is where my symphaty ends

Frankly I am a bit confused with the modern geo. Medium size becomes new large. I am not sure if 490+ reach and so long wheelbase would be comfortable for me

By the looks of the bike in your studio, the dropper length does not look very appealing.

Pivot is continually 20-25% more expensive than other brands. Also, to me they don’t really innovate much. I feel that they just kind of survey the landscape and then come out with something similar to whatever is already out there. I’d take the Orbea Wild over this all day everyday and save several thousand dollars too. $12k? Absurd.

Music is way too loud vs the conversation.

I don’t care how great the components are. I find it hard to pay 12K for a Shimano bike.

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A new Turbo Levo Comp is 5200 on sale much better value in my opinion!

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carbon only, instant fail. Beyond tired of cracked plastic bikes.

It is so effing frustrating that you don't show the whole rig when you are talking. Damn.

a ridiculous price for a mountainbike no matter what it proclaims itself

Looks like it got rear ended