The new Switchblade is light enough to pedal all day, but stout enough to run a Fox 38 without any worries. You can spin this rig up into the jagged high places, and it is burly enough, composed enough, planted enough and smooth enough to smash every line all the way back down, laughing the whole way.
The latest iteration of this legendary machine features an incredibly refined dw-Link suspension that stitches together the pedaling response and agility of the Trail 429 with the battle-hardened, EWS-proven, big terrain suspension and handling chops of the Firebird.
“The new Switchblade has more capable geometry and updated dw-link kinematics, the new bike handles better, climbs better, and is more comfortable in a bike park setting but retains its standing as a bike you can ride anywhere. This new Switchblade improves upon every area of performance and sets a new bar for how a 140-150mm travel Trail/Enduro bike should ride.” - Chris Cocalis
FEATURES:
- Ultra-Light Hollow Core Carbon Frame.
- Size Specific Chainstays
- 142mm of supple-yet-efficient dw-link™ suspension travel featuring a vertically mounted trunnion metric air shock.
- Equipped with a 44mm offset 160mm-travel Fox 36 Grip or Grip2.
- Flip Chip for on-trail geometry customization.
- Compatible with both 29, 27.5+" and 27.5” rear/29” front (mullet) wheel sizes without compromise thanks to the Flip chip’s adjustable geometry feature
- Large Water Bottle Clearance on all sizes.
- Pivot Tool Dock system compatible with mounts under the top tube and integrated into the underside of the frame.
- Hassle free full internal routing with Pivot cable port system.
- Featuring the easy to find UDH rear derailleur hanger for peace of mind when traveling.
SPECS:
| Frame | Switchblade V6 |
| Fork | Fox Factory 36 29”, 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm |
| Rear Shock | Fox Factory Float X |
| Rims/Wheels | DT Swiss XMC1501 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub EXP 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29” | F - 15x110 / R - 12x157 |
| Hubs | DT240 |
| Spokes | N/A |
| Tires | F - Maxxis Minion DHF 29” x 2.5 | R - Maxxis Minion DHRII 29” x 2.4” |
| Crankset | Race Face Next R |
| Chainrings | 32t |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
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Bottom Bracket
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N/A |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 12-Speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed |
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Cassette/Rear Cogs
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Shimano XTR M9100 10-51t |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M9100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed |
| Handlebars | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-LG), 800mm (XL) |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120 4-Piston |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Team High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Volt Team (Medium Width) (MD-XL) |
| Seat Post | Fox Factory Transfer 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD), 200mm (LG-XL) |
*Product specifications are subject to change without notice.