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Sporty geometry in carbonPivot Shuttle

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 16.04.2021

Sporty geometry in carbon: Pivot ShuttlePhoto: Hersteller
Sporty geometry in carbon: Pivot Shuttle
The centrepiece of the new Pivot Shuttle trail speedster is the battery system. Once the two screws on the cover have been loosened, the energy carrier can be removed upwards from the down tube.

The tedious battery change with eight (!) screws of the predecessor is now history. Ex works, the Pivot Shuttle with an impressive 726 watt hours. Those who place less value on the reach but want to keep the total weight under 22 kilos (manufacturer's specification) are in luck. This is because the Shuttle's battery holder can also accommodate the lighter 635 or 508 watt-hour battery. The Americans manufacture the frame from carbon fibre. The rear suspension squeezes 140 millimetres of travel out of the Fox DPX2 shock. A beefy 38 mm Fox Factory fork with 160 millimetres of travel works under the headset. The lift replacement also rolls on 29-inch wheels. The drive support is provided by Shimano's EP8 motor.

The geometry is sporty and modern: The relatively short 440 chainstays promise a pronounced playfulness, while the slack steering angle (64.3 degrees) should keep the bike safely on track. The reach measures 460 millimetres in size L.

The only catch: the high-end MTB with XTR equipment costs €11,599. Cheaper models? Not a chance.

Spring travel front 160 mm / rear 140 mm

Motor and battery Shimano EP8, 726 Wh

Impeller sizes 29"

The centrepiece of the new Pivot Shuttle: the battery system.Photo: Hersteller The centrepiece of the new Pivot Shuttle: the battery system.
Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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