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2026 Pivot Switchblade Frame
Original manufacturer specifications including Frame drivetrain, geometry for 5 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $4,599.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Stealth Mojave, Blue Neptune, Cotton Candy, Laffee Taffee, Starry Night, Stranger in The Night
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 5 preserved details · 8 archived images · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900000097
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Switchblade — Ultra-Light Hollow Core carbon frame |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Rear Shock | Fox Factory Float X |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Frame |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
|---|
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 343 mm | 368 mm | 394 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm |
| Effective top tube | 568 mm | 605 mm | 633 mm | 649 mm | 662 mm |
| Head tube | 85 mm | 100 mm | 112 mm | 117 mm | 130 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° |
| Seat-tube angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 77° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 431 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 mm | 1192 mm | 1222 mm | 1240 mm | 1270 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 23 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm | 485 mm | 505 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 624 mm | 635 mm | 639 mm | 651 mm |
| Standover height | 656 mm | 672 mm | 694 mm | 706 mm | 707 mm |
Geometry source: Pivot first-party geometry metafield ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
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XS geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 611 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 429 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its bottom-bracket drop of 23 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical.
Compared with 56 distinct mountain geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.SM geometry
Archive context: Its reach of 445 mm sits toward the longer end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 23 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. The chainstay of 429 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end.
Compared with 182 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.MD geometry
Archive context: Its reach of 470 mm sits toward the longer end. Its stack of 635 mm sits toward the taller end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 23 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end.
Compared with 183 distinct mountain geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.LG geometry
Archive context: Its bottom-bracket drop of 23 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. The chainstay of 431 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its reach of 485 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 180 distinct mountain geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.XL geometry
Archive context: Its bottom-bracket drop of 23 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. Its stack of 651 mm sits somewhat taller than typical. The chainstay of 435 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Compared with 153 distinct mountain geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesIdentify the installed brake system before riding or ordering parts. Test every installed brake separately at walking speed, confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly, then inspect its pads, braking surfaces and complete cable or hose path.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the rear shock was last serviced. Check the shaft and seals for damage or oil, cycle the shock through its travel and test every suspension pivot for play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through the full range under light load, measure chain wear and inspect the cassette or freewheel teeth. Skipping or hesitation can indicate wear, poor adjustment or mismatched parts.Check drivetrain wear →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 16 checks based on 4 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2026 Pivot Switchblade Frame · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Switchblade — Ultra-Light Hollow Core carbon frame
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Rear shock: Fox Factory Float X
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Frame
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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