When it comes to exclusive high-end bikes from America, there is one brand that should not be missed: Pivot has been building bikes for many years that regularly become the wet dreams of experienced downhill riders. No wonder, because the bikes are not only stylish, light and well-made, but have also impressed in numerous tests with Pivot's own super-strong DW-Link rear suspension system and balanced geometry.
Pivot was particularly quick to embrace the topic of e-bikes. The small brand from Arizona presented the first enduro e-bike Shuttle back in 2017, and last year we were able to see the All Mountain Shuttle AM also its spiritual successor Shuttle LT extensively. The conclusion: A potent E-Enduro with balanced riding characteristics, very strong chassis and top range. In return, it won the test in the exclusive shootout of American high-end enduro bikes in the five-digit price range!
New for 2024: Shimano EP801 motor with more power
The central update for the Shuttle LT is the new EP801 motor from Shimano (click here to test the Shimano EP801). With 600 instead of 500 watts of peak power according to the factory specification, it offers noticeably more vapour than its predecessor, the EP8, and thus almost matches the performance of Bosch's class leader. Performance CX (here is a long-term check of the Performance CX). In addition, the tuning of the EP801 drive has been slightly improved compared to its predecessor.
As before, the energy for the drive comes from a Darfon battery with 756 watt hours. This gives the Shuttle LT a long range, almost on a par with Bosch's super-strong 750 battery, with a slightly lower weight. The sporty EM800 remote including matching display is already familiar from its predecessor. Incidentally, with the EP801 motor, the Shuttle LT is now also compatible with Shimano Auto- and Freeshift functions, with appropriate equipment.
Price reduction of almost 2000 euros: The model variants of the Pivot Shuttle LT 2024
As before, the Shuttle LT is available as the more affordable Ride SLX/XT and the more expensive Team model. Pleasing for the consumer: Pivot has significantly reduced the prices of the bikes. The Ride SLX/XT model with Fox Performance suspension, Shimano SLX/XT shifting mix and H1900 wheels from DT Swiss is now available for an RRP of 8299 instead of the original 9999 euros.
The Team XTR model changes hands for € 10,299 instead of the original € 11,999. Here, Pivot relies on Shimano's mechanical XTR groupset including brakes, factory suspension with 38 Grip2 and Float X from Fox and high-quality HX1501 aluminium wheels from DT Swiss. In addition to the Team XTR, the top model is now also available as a Team Di2 with electronic XT Di2 twelve-speed drivetrain. With the Team Di2, you can also enjoy automatic gear changes - called Freeshift - downhill if you wish. The fully automatic system for automatic gear changes, even uphill, is officially approved by Shimano only for the Ellffach Di2 with extra robust Linkglide cassette.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
