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Pivot Cycles was established in 2007 by Chris Cocalis. Way back in 1991 Chris was one of the main people behind Titus Cycles. But his story in the bike industry didn’t just begin there: Cocalis was manufacturing components for the biggest brands in the years leading up to Titus taking off. Chris sold his share of the business and parted company with Titus in 2006 and created the Pivot brand thereafter.

For 2020 the Pivot Switchblade has now evolved into this all new version 2.0. Travel has increased from 135mm to 142mm, gone is the front derailleur option. the frame now has a new shock position, as well as a revised geometry over the previous outgoing model. Features like the flip chip and 27.5+ wheel compatibility have been retained, offering the rider options and versatility. the ‘Switch’ in the name refers to the bike’s ability to run 27.5+ or 29in wheels.

If you look at the amount of travel on offer, the Switchblade sits beneath the Phoenix downhill bike and the Pivot Enduro bikes; the Firebird, a stage smashing 29er and the Mach 6 that boasts 155mm of travel and is available with either a carbon or alloy frame. then to finish off the range, the smaller travel trail bikes include the Mach 5.5, Trail 429 and Mach 4 XC bike. the entire full suspension range employs the dw-link suspension design.