Pivot comes from the freeride and downhill sector. This is where the Americans enjoy cult status, and this is where their expertise lies. No wonder that the Pivot Shuttle belongs to a new generation of E-MTBs. At just over 20 kilos, it is the lightest bike in this suspension travel league. And you can feel that in every situation. It can be manoeuvred playfully through the trails, bunny hops are unusually easy. Suspension guru Dave Weagle designed this rear triangle. Despite its moderate suspension travel, it shines with enormous reserves, is stable in its travel even on climbs and is sensitive at the same time. The design is also pleasing. Remarkable: Pivot integrates the Shimano battery into a tapered down tube, making the bike look relatively slim. However, this is also the main disadvantage of the Shuttle: To remove the battery, you first have to remove a cover with eight screws. This is definitely annoying on long e-mountainbike tours and when charging externally.
Conclusion on the Pivot Shuttle:
Top suspension, short geometry, ultra-light weight - the Pivot Shuttle shines in the EMTB test with top performance. But: The cumbersome battery removal costs points.
Reach height 1071 hm
Time / 500 hm 19.3 min.
Pivot Shuttle 27.5"
Price 9,999 Euro
Drive
Engine 250 watt Shimano Steps E8000 mid-motor
Maximum torque 170 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Shimano external 504 Wh / 2620 grams
Circuit Shimano XT Di2 (11-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 34 / 11-46
Display / Size Shimano SC E8000 / 1.6 inch
Equipment
Fork / damper Fox 36 Float Factory fork, Float Factory damper
Spring travel¹ (f. / h.) 150 / 140 mm
Telescopic support Fox Transfer 150 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (f. / h.) Shimano XT / 200/180 mm
Impellers DT Swiss EB1550 Spline
Wheel size 27,5+''
Tyres (f. / h.) Maxxis Minion DHF / Recon Exo, 27.5 x 2.8 inch
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL / Carbon
Weight 20.1 kg
Centre of gravity height 502 mm
Handlebar width 760 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 182 mm
Reach / Stack 463 mm / 623 mm
¹ Manufacturer's specification
² Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
EMTB judgements: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price.
