Pivot Switchblade Bike Review and Ride - Quick look from South Mountain

Today we are looking at a pure thouroughbred of a mountain bike, the PIVOT SWITCHBLADE. While out in Phoenix I stopped by the Pivot show room, located just a few blocks from some of the best mountain bike trails in the country. I was helped by Eric, who sized ad tuned the bike perfectly to my needs, amazing customer service and a killer bike. Here is a quick look at this amazing machine. Be sure to check back regularly for more episodes. Link to Pivot Switchblade page - https://store.pivotcycles.com/en/bike-switchblade-1#overviewSection Switchblade details: Material - Carbon Wheel Size - 29" Fork - Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm Rear Shock - Fox Factory Float DPX2 Shifter - Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed Rear Derailier - Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed Brakes - Shimano XT M8120 4-piston Rotors - Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm Crankset - Race Face Æffect R 32t Handlebars - Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-LG), 800mm (XL) 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 & 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 (see the link above for more details on the Switchblade and all the bikes offered by PIVOT CYCLES) BELOW is a list of the items I mentioned in many of my videos. I've tried to include additional options for you, I know how much we all like to create our own look when it comes to our gear. Let me know if I missed anything. Be sure to check back regularly for more episodes. (All of my suggestions are based first and foremost on my personal preferences and from items I personally use. SOME OF THE LINKS BELOW ARE AFFILIATE LINKS AND THEY HELP SUPPORT MY CHANNEL) Here are the links to the Schwalbe Albert tires through Amazon so far they have had the best pricing. The Schwalbe Albert TRAILUltra Soft - https://amzn.to/3M7TIPB The Schwalbe Albert TRAIL Soft - https://amzn.to/4pXJOPp The Schwalbe Albert GRAVITY Ultra Soft - https://amzn.to/4ont4Qg The Schwalbe Albert GRAVITY Soft - https://amzn.to/4pBxALT ** INDICATES MY FAVORITES My Gear List BELOW is a list of the items I mentioned in many of my videos. I've tried to include additional options for you, I know how much we all like to create our own look when it comes to our gear. Let me know if I missed anything, I'll do an update to this video for winter riding soon. Be sure to check back regularly for more episodes. (All of my suggestions are based first and foremost on my personal preferences and from items I personally use. SOME OF THE LINKS BELOW ARE AFFILIATE LINKS AND THEY HELP SUPPORT MY CHANNEL) ** INDICATES MY FAVORITES My Gear List HELMETS POC Helmet** - https://amzn.to/49Ivplc Additional Helmets - FOX - https://amzn.to/484efx1 Smith Helmet - https://amzn.to/4iwW2fi SHOES FiveTen** - https://amzn.to/43VJEzf FiveTen - https://amzn.to/49IRSP8 Shimano - https://amzn.to/4p55Uzp GRIPS ERGON - https://amzn.to/48nv3y5 HANDLEBARS ONE UP V2 - https://amzn.to/3M3a3Fn GLOVES - JERSEYS - SHORTS Tasco** - https://amzn.to/4og7du5 ** KETL - https://ketlmtn.com/?ref=PqMuIIQTCcKW6y JERSEYS TASCO** - https://tascostoke.com/pages/mountain-bike-jerseys KETL - https://ketlmtn.com/?ref=PqMuIIQTCcKW6y TROY LEE - https://amzn.to/3P9o3vb SHORTS TASCO SCOUT** - https://amzn.to/4pw1gtY KETL - https://ketlmtn.com/?ref=PqMuIIQTCcKW6y Leatt 4.0 - https://amzn.to/4iw3RBQ Try Lee Design - https://amzn.to/48HIYjK PEDDLES - Crank Brothers Peddles - https://amzn.to/48nqTpT HydroWaist Pack - https://amzn.to/4iy37wa (currently $59.) great deal! KNEE PADS - https://amzn.to/3M39RG9 Additional Links for products I use everyday! REEB Cycles - www.reebcycles.com Ibis Cycles - https://www.ibiscycles.com Bikes Direct - http://www.bikesdirect.com (Affiliate Links Below) Winter Riding Pants - https://amzn.to/3sY0sGg - (Size Up) DirtPaw Gloves - https://amzn.to/37kxfWN Fox Racing Jersey - https://amzn.to/3PneEQt #mountainbiking #mountainbike #bikereview #mountains #TASCO_MTB #reviews