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Electric Bikes 2023

Pivot Cycles Shuttle AM

The Shuttle AM Team is Pivots All Mountain Bosch equipped E bike. Combining 29’’ wheels with 160mm in the front and 148mm in the…

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Enduro Bikes 2019

Pivot Cycles Firebird 29

Earlier this year, Pivot filled one of the last gaps in their range with the arrival of a long travel 29er. Previously, the Switchblade…

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XC Bikes 2019

Pivot Cycles Mach 4SL

There is a lot of hype surrounding the new wave of XC bikes that have arrived in the last twelve months. These short travel,…

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Trail Bikes 2018

Pivot Cycles Trail 429

Pivot has wasted very little time in overhauling their range, delivering new versions and brand new models at what seems like an alarming rate.…

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Enduro Bikes 2017

Pivot Cycles Firebird

For Pivot, there are two big bikes of the year, the Switchblade, tested recently, and the Firebird seen here. Both obviously share the same…

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Trail Bikes 2017

Pivot Cycles Mach 5.5

Pivot appear to be on a non-stop bike producing mission. The last year has seen new models and revisions across the range including the…

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Enduro Bikes 2017

Pivot Cycles Switchblade

2017 is an important year for Pivot, with two new bikes creating waves in the highly competitive trail and enduro market. Creators of top…

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XC Bikes 2015

Pivot Cycles LES 27.5

Subtlety has never been a strong point of mine, but at least you always know where you stand, something that is shared by the…

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2 years ago

For me, mountain biking is more than just a sport. It's a kind of meditation. Moving through the landscape, you become a part of it....

News
2 years ago

The very same mountains and ridges that were ravaged during the peak of the industrial fracas are now highly sought after for decidedly different pursuits....

News
2 years ago

OAXACA COMMUNITY CAMP - BRINGING EVERYONE TOGETHER AND IMPROVING THE LOCAL TRAIL NETWORK Hey everyone! So, we decided to change things up and cancel the...

News
3 years ago

Underexposed is a self-filmed and produced series by Pivot Cycles athlete Brice Shirbach dedicated to showcasing trail advocacy and stewardship while exploring a variety of...

News
3 years ago

This season's Sight Unseen follows Pivot athlete Brice Shirbach as he discovers new trails and cultures in Norway. The bucket-list destination left the team feeling...

News
3 years ago

Pivot Cycles, a high-end bike manufacturer specializing in mountain and gravel bikes, announces the release of the Pivot Factory Racing (PFR) Limited Edition Firebird, in...

News
3 years ago

Crafted to be the ultimate all-mountain machine, the Shuttle AM comes equipped with everything you need to conquer any trail on the mountain. The Shuttle...

News
3 years ago

Continental and Pivot Factory Racing have released a new film celebrating the success of Pivot’s first full season rolling on Continental’s Gravity Range, and outlines...

News
3 years ago

Razor sharp responsiveness, sculpted minimalism, and class-leading suspension; the Pivot Mach 4SL is a potent blend of speed and efficiency hell-bent on hunting down XC...

News
4 years ago

Jakob Jewett decided to use a bit of his free time away from riding/training in Queenstown with the Pivot Crew & put together (Vol 2)...

News
4 years ago

When you're feeling fit and riding at a World Cup pace, there's no better place to ride than Whistler. Step beyond Bernard Kerr's LSD's for...

News
10 years ago

Mother of dragons and destroyer of mountains, Ewen Turner, takes a first spin on the Pivot Firebird - also some kind of mountain destroying machine!...

Feature
10 years ago

You'll really, really, really want to see this! Pivot have been busy of late, dropping not one but two new bikes this year. Eurobike gave...

Feature
Issue 77

We put the Transition Spire and Pivot’s Shuttle AM to the test, as well as had a good look at WTB’s SL8 saddle and MucOffs Bar End Plugs!

3 years ago
Issue 77

Just pretty pictures with no purpose.

3 years ago
Issue 76

Just pretty pictures with no purpose.

3 years ago
Issue 67

Just pictures with no purpose.

5 years ago
Issue 66

Just pictures with no purpose.

5 years ago
Issue 64

Jordi takes a trip to the Spanish Isle of Mallorca. Known as a beach and party resort, but still packed with singletracks and even a bike park!

6 years ago
Issue 63

It feels like the UK has been living in a storm after a run of seriously wild weather, is it time we all started giving back to our damaged trails?

7 years ago
Issue 63

Check out these awesome MTB photos!

7 years ago
Issue 62

Linkage forks came and went some years ago, but Trust have pushed things to the next level with fresh ideas and a desire to create a better suspension experience for riders. We chat to Dave Weagle about forks and how Trust are shaping the future.

7 years ago
Issue 61

Downhill racing has never been so exciting, this season the women's racing has been wild, unpredictable and refreshing. We caught up with a few of the key racers looking to build on their success from this year into the 2020 season.

7 years ago
Issue 60

We swing a leg over Pivots rocket ship XC bike, Radon's bargain enduro rig and hit the jumps on DMRs Sect. Short travel forks from Fox, RockShox and Suntour get put through their paces alongside kit from Magura, Leatt and Ortlieb.

7 years ago
Issue 60

This issue we chat to Dr Chris Leatt, the man behind the neck brace to get the low down on the development of this iconic piece of kit.

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