
SWITCHBLADE CARBON
Unleashing dominance over enduro inspired descents
The sequel to the Switchblade story heralds a new era of all mountain riding, with more travel, unrivaled versatility and progressive geometry. It unleashes dominance over enduro inspired descents, generates speed, and delivers the finesse needed for power moves on technical climbs. With a masterfully designed new dw-link shock layout, riders can optimize suspension performance like never before. The all-new Switchblade cleans the impossible, threads the needle, and delivers the freedom to explore. From bike park flow trails to raw backcountry routes, the Switchblade amplifies every rider's skills and excels on any trail.

142MM
Rear Travel

29" or 27.5"+
Wheel Size

Carbon
Material
Optimized for the Entire Mountain
We tailored every detail of the Switchblade to deliver a bike ready to conquer the entire mountain. Progressive geometry broadens the performance envelope while retaining the versatility that made the original so good. Always with an eye on confidence-inspiring design, we shortened, straightened, and steepened the Switchblade’s seat tube to allow longer travel dropper posts.


Uncommon Versatility
The Switchblade was already a bike ahead of its time and the new Switchblade pushes the versatility envelope even further. It doesn’t matter if you want to run 29er wheels, 27.5" X 2.8” plus tires or even a 29”/27.5” combo – the Switchblade can be perfected for all.
BUILD YOUR SWITCHBLADE
RIDE SLX/XT | PRO XT/XTR | |
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RRP | $10,995 | $13,495 |
BRAKES | Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston | Shimano XT M-8120 4-piston |
CASSETTE | Shimano SLX M-7100 11-51t 12 Spd | Shimano XT M-8100 10-51t 12 speed |
CHAIN | Shimano CN-M7100 12-Speed | Shimano XT 12-Speed |
CRANKSET | Race Face Ride 32T | Race Face Aeffect R 32t - 175mm |
DERAILLEUR | Shimano XT SGS 12-Speed | Shimano XTR SGS 12-Speed |
FORK | Fox Performance 36, 44mm offset, GRIP - 160mm | Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm |
GRIPS | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
HANDLEBAR | Pivot Sport Aluminum - 780mm(XS, SM, MD, LG), 800mm(XL) | Pivot Team Carbon - 760mm(XS), 780mm(SM, MD, LG), 800mm(XL) |
HEADSET | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
REAR SHOCK | Fox Performance Float X | Fox Performance Float X |
ROTOR | Shimano SLX RT66 6-Bolt - 203mm Front/180mm Rear | Shimano XT RT81 CenterLock - 203mm Front/ 180mm Rear |
SADDLE | Phoenix WTB Hightail Sport(XS, SM), Vigo Sport(MD, LG, XL) | Phoenix WTB Hightail Race(XS, SM), Vigo Race(MD, LG, XL) |
SEATPOST | Fox Transfer 100mm(XS), Fox Transfer 125mm(SM), Fox Transfer 150mm (MD), Fox Transfer 175mm (LG, XL) | Fox Factory Transfer 100mm(XS), Fox Factory Transfer 125mm(SM), Fox Factory Transfer 150mm (MD), Fox Factory Transfer 175mm (LG, XL) |
SHIFTER | Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed | Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed |
STEM | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 35mm(XS), 45mm(SM, MD, LG, XL) | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 35mm(XS), 45mm(SM, MD, LG, XL) |
TIRE FR | Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA |
TIRE RR | Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA |
WHEEL OPTION 1 | DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss Hub, 30mm - 29" | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub, 30mm - 29" |
UPGRADES | PRO XT 12 SPEED | RRP |
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WHEEL UPGRADE OPTION | Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 29" | + $2000 NZD |
GEOMETRY AND SIZING
We strive to build the best-performing cycling products in the world.

XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | |
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A: Seat Tube Length (C-T) | 34.3 cm | 36.8 cm | 39.4 cm | 43.2 cm | 47.0 cm |
B: Top Tube Length | 56.9 cm | 59.2 cm | 62.0 cm | 63.8 cm | 66.1 cm |
C: Head Tube Length | 8.5 cm | 9.0 cm | 10.2 cm | 10.8 cm | 12.0 cm |
D: Head Tube Angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
E: Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
F: Chain Stay Length | 43.1 cm | 43.1 cm | 43.1 cm | 43.1 cm | 43.1 cm |
G: Bottom Bracket Height | 34.6 cm | 34.6 cm | 34.6 cm | 34.6 cm | 34.6 cm |
H: Standover Height | 64.8 cm | 66.8 cm | 69.4 cm | 69.6 cm | 70.0 cm |
I: Wheelbase | 114.7 cm | 116.9 cm | 119.3 cm | 121.6 cm | 124.1 cm |
STACK | 61.0 cm | 61.4 cm | 62.5 cm | 63.0 cm | 64.1 cm |
REACH | 41.0 cm | 43.0 cm | 45.5 cm | 47.0 cm | 49.0 cm |

Engineer's Corner
Get everything you need to know about the Switchblade.