The Pivot Shuttle AM seems, and extra importantly, looks like a premium trip.
The body is fabricated from carbon, which makes it comparatively light-weight with the motor and battery it’s packing. It weighs round 50 lbs, however it feels lighter on its toes than that. It strikes simply on technical trails. I used to be just a little stunned carbon wheels didn’t come on our Professional construct, however I didn’t discover myself needing them, a minimum of relating to weight-related issues.
The DW-link suspension is thought for being supportive on climbs and pliant on the downhill. Certain, some say effectivity in climbing isn’t as large of a cope with an e-bike, however you may nonetheless really feel the distinction for the reason that DW-link largely staves off pedal kickback. General, it’s only a clean and cozy trip.
The Fox Manufacturing unit 36 and Float X shock are great-quality parts with earned reputations. They hold issues comfy, and the 148/160mm of journey they supply helps you sort out all kinds of trails and terrain in relative consolation. General, it would be best to avoid essentially the most excessive chunky stuff in the event you’re flying downhill, but when that’s your urge for food anyway, then the Shuttle AM LT with its Fox 38 and 170mm journey is probably going extra up your alley.
The bike has a slack head tube angle (64.1°) and a steep seat tube angle (76.4°). These added to the steady really feel for descending, however it nonetheless places you in a stable place for climbing nicely. The stack top (651mm)felt taller than similar-sized frames we’ve ridden, too, which helps you’re feeling a bit extra upright and cozy. There’s a flip chip for low or excessive settings. I largely saved it within the low setting, however the chip will assist do you have to go for a mullet setup.
The Shuttle AM shines in corners. The bike has shorter chainstays (444mm) than I anticipated, which provides it good maneuverability round tighter tracks and berms. I additionally appreciated the traction and really feel of the 29″ Maxxis tires by means of the turns—nice traction from begin to end.
The Shimano XT 4-piston brakes have fantastic stopping energy. They hold the trip below management when navigating winding switchback-filled descents, and with a good squeeze of the set off, they’ll additionally convey you to a halt in a rush.
The cockpit is inviting. It’s clear and uncluttered, and I’m a fan of a large 800mm bar, lengthy attain (480mm), and better stack top (647mm). It makes me really feel like I can management my weight distribution fairly nicely all through the trip, which additional reinforces a planted really feel on trails.
