The pivot shuttle sl 29 ride slx/xt is an e-bike with crisp steering, especially designed to bring the energy and agility of a trail bike to the electric sector. Unusually light for an e-bike, with a drive unit weighing just 4.2kg, it will give you the powerful assistance that you need to extend your range, along with the lively feel that got you hooked on trail riding in the first place.
The fazua ride 60 motor/battery unit, integrated into the downtube so that it's close to the bike's centre of gravity for better handling, provides 60nm of torque and 450w of maximum power with the help of a 430w/hr battery. It offers boost mode, along with three pedal assist levelsâto helpâyou cycle at a consistent pace on rolling terrain, while dw-linkââsuspension helps to counteract the effects of even the roughest surface.
The 132mm of rear travel, with dual piston damper and pedal-friendly shock absorption, is paired with 150mm of front travel, courtesy of a specialist Fox performance e-mtb grip fork. The latter delivers the stiffness, strength, support and tunability that all trail and cross-country cyclists look for.
Meanwhile, the alloy 29â DT swiss m1900 wheelset, with strong maxxis dissector tyres, will help you to corner efficiently, climb with ease, and enjoy a fast and poppy ride. The Shimano SLX m7100 shifter works seamlessly with the matching cassette and Shimano XT m1800 rear derailleur to help you achieve maximum power with minimum effort as the trail surface and angle changes.
The lightweight e13 vario dropper seatpost will allow you to make tool-free adjustments to your seat height and stability on the fly, while the deep slot of the phoenix wtb volt race saddle allows it to neutralise chatter on uneven ground. Then, when it's time to check your speed, you can count on the Shimano SLX m7120 4-piston disc brakes to act fast and keep you in full control.
Finally, the battery can be charged in situ, without any need to remove it, and should take under three and a half hours to charge. How far that charge will take you will depend on the level of assistance you use, your own weight and the layout of the terrain you decide to tackle. Expect there to be charge remaining after a three to four hour ride with 1,000m of climbing, though.
All these features make the pivot shuttle sl 29 ride slx/xt an immensely fun trail bike that handles beautifully, with or without assistance, and always gives a natural ride feel. You'll forget you're on an e-bike, especially since the drive unit will automatically cut out once you reach the speed of 20mph. Boasting a great power to weight ratio and flip chip technology to ensure a perfect fit for all cyclists, the shuttle sl 29 ride slx/xt offers a game-changing experience for trail and XC fans who want to explore further and faster than ever before.
Key features:
- this e-bike will put the zip back into your trail cycling
- perfect for XC fans who want to ride further, better and faster
- built around pivot cycles' expertly moulded carbon fibre chassis
- with DT swiss m1900 wheelset with DT swiss 370 hub, 30mmââ 29â
- maxxis dissector 29â x 2.4â tyres
- dw-linkââsuspension system to maximise pedalling efficiency
- fox performance floatx shock gives 132mm of rear travel
- fox performance e-mtb 36 grip fork, 44mm offset, gives 150mm of travel
- fazua ride 60 drive system with a 430wh battery
- shimano XT m8100 12-speed rear derailleur
- shimano SLX m7100 10-51t cassette
- shimano SLX m7100 12-speed shifter
- shimano SLX m7120 4-piston calliper
- praxis etor e-mtb crankset
- phoenix race low rise aluminium handlebar maximises control
- pivot cycles' own phoenix team enduro/trail stem
- e13 vario seatpost
- phoenix wtb volt race saddle