Pivot Switchblade: suspension setup & specs
The Pivot Switchblade is an all-mountain bike with 160 mm of fork travel. Here you will find all 6 current builds with fork, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Pivot Switchblade →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert XT Di2 | Fox Performance 36 (160 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| Pro X0 Eagle Transmission | Fox Factory 36 (160 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| Ride Eagle 70/90 | Fox Performance 36 (160 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| Ride Factory | Fox Factory 36 (160 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| Ride GX Eagle Transmission | Fox Performance 36 (160 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| Team XX Eagle Transmission | Fox Factory 36 (160 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
160 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 160 mm median of the 15 bikes in the “all-mountain bike” category in our database. On travel, it slots in between the Pivot Trailcat LT and the Pivot Firebird in the Pivot range. The frame is made of carbon.
Every build uses a FOX fork. The fork line-up ranges from the Fox Performance 36 to the Fox Factory 36.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (Fox Performance 36): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on FOX suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Pivot Switchblade
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Pivot specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
160 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.40″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" /Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4".
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.
Sources
- Switchblade Expert XT Di2
- Switchblade Pro X0 Eagle Transmission
- Switchblade Ride Eagle 70/90
- Switchblade Ride Factory
- Switchblade Ride GX Eagle Transmission
- Switchblade Team XX Eagle Transmission