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E-bike novelty 2023Pivot Shuttle LT with more suspension travel

Sebastian Brust

, Adrian Kaether

 · 01.09.2022

E-bike novelty 2023: Pivot Shuttle LT with more suspension travel
Photo: Pivot Cycles
The Pivot Shuttle LT completes the Shuttle e-bike family and complements it at the upper end of the suspension travel range. Equipped with a 170 mm suspension fork and 160 mm at the rear, the Shuttle LT aims to inspire both podium chasing and extended everyday laps. Expensive fun for downhill enthusiasts.

The new Pivot Shuttle LT aims to be fast and versatile. And with more suspension travel, it delivers even more downhill fun. The template was provided by the Race-Enduro Firebird.

The Pivot Shuttle LT with more suspension travel for fast downhills.Photo: Pivot CyclesThe Pivot Shuttle LT with more suspension travel for fast downhills.

"With the aim of expanding our Shuttle family with a bike with more suspension travel, we took the Firebird as the basis. The LT not only impresses with its plush, downhill-orientated handling, but also as a versatile all-rounder," says Pivot founder and CEO Chris Cocalis.

>> 7 more light e-MTBs and full-power e-enduro bikes can be found in our overview article <<

Pivot Shuttle LT: The facts at a glance

  • Carbon frame: Sizes S to XL
  • Motor: Shimano EP8 (85 Nm)
  • Battery: 756Wh, removable (battery weight: 3.9 kilograms - manufacturer's specification)
  • Suspension travel: 170 millimetres at the front, 160 millimetres at the rear
  • 29er wheels
  • Price: 2 models for 9999 euros and 11999 euros
  • Weight: 22.5 kilograms (top model, manufacturer's specification)
  • Permissible total weight: 149 kilograms

As with the Predecessor model Pivot does its own thing when it comes to battery integration. Pivot has developed its own 756 Wh battery for the Shimano EP8 motor, which has been positioned low down in the frame. This should also benefit handling and ride feel thanks to a central and lower centre of gravity. As with Specialized or Canyon, the battery is removed from the bottom.

Pivot has designed the frame itself around a wide 157 Super Boost hub at the rear for high rigidity. The suspension travel is managed by the typical DW-Link rear triangle, which is designed to combine a high level of drive neutrality with a lot of pop and yet a high absorption capacity and a lot of sensitivity downhill.

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With short chainstays and a slack head angle, the geometry of the Shuttle LT is typical Pivot. The geometry can be adjusted by half a degree using a flip chip in the shock rocker.Photo: Pivot CyclesWith short chainstays and a slack head angle, the geometry of the Shuttle LT is typical Pivot. The geometry can be adjusted by half a degree using a flip chip in the shock rocker.

Prices, equipment & availability

The new Pivot Shuttle LT is available in sizes S to XL and in two colour variants - Northern Lights and Bass Boat Tri Tone. The Ride equipment variant is solid. SLX brakes with large brake discs, functional shifting technology and an aluminium cockpit and wheels do not, however, radiate the glamour that one would expect for the almost five-figure purchase price of 9999 euros.

The Pivot Shuttle LT Ride, here in blue Bass Boat Tri Tone.Photo: Pivot Cycles, Cody WethingtonThe Pivot Shuttle LT Ride, here in blue Bass Boat Tri Tone.

Only the top Team model offers more luxury with the shimmering gold Fox Factory suspension including a matching telescopic seat post, Shimano XTR parts, carbon handlebars and lighter wheels - which then cost €11,999.

Top model Pivot Shuttle LT Team, here in the green look (Northern Lights).Photo: Pivot Cycles, Cody WethingtonTop model Pivot Shuttle LT Team, here in the green look (Northern Lights).
More on the topic: The Pivot Shuttle SL is the first Light-E-MTB with the new Fazua Ride60 motor >>

Sebastian Brust was born in 1979 and was originally socialised on his grandmother's folding bike, but has mainly been riding studded tyres since his fifth birthday. Loves all kinds of bikes - and merging with nature. Believes that disc brakes are much safer today than they were 15 years ago and thinks he has helped with his brake and pad tests. However, the trained vehicle technology engineer very much regrets that the bicycle industry is orientating itself on what he considers to be the wrong ideals of the car industry. At BIKE, he corrects, produces and organises digital content on the website.

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