Immediately, Pivot is launching its newest model of the Shuttle AM. It very carefully resembles its extremely regarded predecessor when it comes to geometry and journey and continues to intention for the candy spot for all-mountain and path riders. Though it might look practically similar to the 2024 model we reported on and examined in 2023, Pivot has made quite a few incremental updates with the objective of refining its efficiency and bettering on its predecessor.
The Shuttle AM nonetheless slots squarely into the all-mountain, do-it-all place in Pivot’s lineup behind the longer journey Shuttle LT. It was joined earlier this 12 months by a brand new lighter-weight twin sibling, the Shuttle SL/AM, with the model’s vary of eMTBs rounded out by the shorter journey Shuttle SL.
Fast Hits: What’s New?
- 150 mm of DW-Hyperlink rear journey (up from 148 mm)
- Gen 5 Bosch Efficiency Line CX-R (Workforce and Professional builds) and CX (Trip construct) drive items
- New Bosch Kiox 400C show (Workforce and Professional builds)
- 800 Wh battery is reportedly 0.9 kilos lighter than earlier 750 Wh battery
- New charging port design and canopy
- Up to date cable ports
- Fox Reside Valve Neo shock improve obtainable on Workforce construct
Pivot Shuttle AM Particulars
The most recent Shuttle AM shares the identical silhouette and practically similar geometry to the 2024 model. With this replace, it good points 2 mm of rear wheel journey, bumping as much as 150 mm — like the brand new SL/AM — and is paired with a 160 mm journey fork. Rear suspension remains to be managed by the acquainted DW-link suspension design that’s used throughout nearly all of Pivot’s full-suspension lineup. In accordance with Pivot, “DW-link is the proper suspension platform for Pivot’s eMTBs by offering the optimum quantity of anti-squat, enabling the Shuttle AM (and all Pivot Shuttle fashions) to harness the complete energy of the drive system, with optimum traction and unbelievable suspension efficiency.”
The 2025 Shuttle AM nonetheless comes with 29-inch wheels entrance and rear, and might be arrange with a 27.5-inch rear wheel after the actual fact in case you select. Max tire clearance is said at 29” x 2.5” or 27.5” x 2.6”. Pivot can be sticking with the 157 mm Tremendous Enhance spacing for the rear axle. One minor body replace price mentioning is a brand new cable port design with the objective of simplifying cable routing. Pivot states that the up to date cable ports “enhance versatility for {custom} setups, together with moto-style routing.”
The Workforce and Professional builds have full carbon frames, whereas the Trip construct has a carbon entrance triangle paired with an alloy rear finish.
Geometry
The geometry of the 2024 Shuttle AM was fairly dialed already, so Pivot didn’t actually make any modifications to its already successful system. The brand new Shuttle AM nonetheless is available in 4 body sizes, claimed to work for riders between 5’3” and 6’7” (160 cm to 200 cm). Pivot says that every body measurement has been analyzed and custom-tuned for constant efficiency and optimum journey traits for all riders. The geometry-adjusting flip chip additionally carries over in order that riders could make minor modifications to optimize it for his or her terrain and driving type. Flipping the chip adjusts the pinnacle tube and seat tube angles by 0.4 levels and raises/lowers the underside bracket peak by 5 mm.
The top tube angle of 64.5 levels (64.1 levels in low) is correct across the norm for in the present day’s path driving requirements. The 76.9-degree (76.5 levels low) seat tube angle must be steep sufficient more often than not. Chainstay lengths are a constant 444 mm throughout all body sizes, and backside bracket peak is listed at 350 mm (345 mm low). Attain numbers develop from 435 mm on a measurement small to 500 mm on the XL, with a comparatively customary 480 mm on a measurement massive body.
Drive System
The brand new fashions include the most recent Bosch Gen 5 Efficiency Line CX and CX-Race drive programs. These highly effective mid-drive motors put out as much as 100 Nm of torque and as much as 750 W of peak energy. The Workforce and Professional builds include the marginally lighter, race-tuned CX-Race system, with the unique Race mode. These bikes additionally include the Bosch wi-fi distant and the flowery new Kiox 400C high tube built-in shade show. The Trip builds are spec’d with the usual — however nonetheless loads highly effective — CX drive unit and extra primary Bosch System Controller.
In fact, the Bosch drive system additionally contains the Bosch Move app for connectivity, and Pivot has teamed up with them to make the Bosch x Pivot Cycles Move app. Along with the usual stuff like customizing journey modes and fine-tuning help ranges, the Pivot model of the app additionally retains you knowledgeable of advisable service intervals and can assist you discover a Pivot/Bosch seller.
Greater Battery
One of many extra significant updates to the Shuttle AM is a 50 Wh enhance in battery capability, bumping as much as 800 Wh. Regardless of its elevated capability, Pivots says that it’s truly 0.9 kilos (408 g) lighter than the earlier 750 Wh model. The battery is housed contained in the downtube, and just like the earlier model, it seems that it may possibly’t be eliminated with out additionally eradicating the motor. Whereas sizzling swaps is probably not attainable, it’s suitable with the Bosch PowerMore 250 Wh vary extender for longer rides. The PowerMore extender reportedly weighs 3.3 kilos (1.5 kg) and might be bought with the bike or individually for $550.
Pivot additionally redesigned the charging port for a sleeker look, enhanced sturdiness, and extra safety from the weather. The altering port cowl can be detachable for streamlined compatibility when utilizing the vary extender.
Pivot Shuttle AM Builds
The brand new Shuttle AM is available in a complete of three builds with costs beginning at $8,499 and topping out at $14,499. All fashions include the identical 800 Wh battery. The colour choices are Badland Brown and Blue Darkish Sky. Claimed weights begin at 47.5 kilos for the Workforce construct.
Pivot Shuttle AM Workforce XX Eagle Transmission: $14,499
The Shuttle AM Workforce comes with a full carbon body, the Bosch CX-Race motor, and the Kiox 400C show.
- Shock: Fox Float X Manufacturing unit
- Fork: Fox 36 Manufacturing unit, GRIP X2, 160 mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM XX Eagle Transmission
- Brakes: SRAM Maven Final w/ 200mm HS2 rotors entrance and rear
- Wheels: DT Swiss HXC1501 w. DT Swiss 350 hubs
- Tires: Entrance: Maxxis Minion DHF MaxxTerra EXO+ 29” x 2.5”, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II MaxxTerra EXO+ 29” x 2.4”
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper V3, 150 mm (S), 180 mm (M), 210 (L-XL)
- Saddle: Pivot Trip e-bike
- Cockpit: Phoenix Race Low Rise Carbon handlebar, Phoenix Workforce stem, Phoenix Manufacturing unit lock-on grips
Shuttle AM Professional XO Eagle Transmission: $11,999
Just like the Workforce, the Shuttle AM Professional comes with a full carbon body, the Bosch CX-Race motor, and the Kiox 400C show.
- Shock: RockShox Tremendous Deluxe Final
- Fork: RockShox Zeb Final, 160 mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM XO Eagle Transmission
- Brakes: SRAM Maven Silver w/ 200mm HS2 rotors entrance and rear
- Wheels: DT Swiss HX1501 w. DT Swiss 350 hubs
- Tires: Entrance: Maxxis Minion DHF MaxxTerra EXO+ 29” x 2.5”, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II MaxxTerra EXO+ 29” x 2.4
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper V3, 150 mm (S), 180 mm (M), 210 (L-XL)
- Saddle: Pivot Trip e-bike
- Cockpit: Phoenix Race Low Rise Carbon handlebar, Phoenix Workforce stem, Phoenix Manufacturing unit lock-on grips
Pivot Shuttle AM Trip Eagle 70/90: $8,499
The Shuttle Am Trip comes with a carbon entrance triangle and an alloy rear finish, the Bosch Efficiency Line CX motor, and the Bosch System Controller.
- Shock: RockShox Tremendous Deluxe Choose
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Choose+, 160 mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission
- Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth w/ 200mm Centerline rotors entrance and rear
- Wheels: DT Swiss E532
- Tires: Entrance: Maxxis Minion DHF MaxxTerra EXO+ 29” x 2.5”, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II MaxxTerra EXO+ 29” x 2.4”
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper V3, 150 mm (S), 180 mm (M), 210 (L-XL)
- Saddle: Pivot Trip e-bike
- Cockpit: Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum handlebar, Phoenix Workforce stem, Phoenix Manufacturing unit lock-on grips
Pivot Shuttle AM: Availability
The most recent Shuttle AM bikes can be found now. You could find them on the Pivot web site, on-line retailers, or at your close by Pivot seller. Head to the model’s web site to study extra or discover a seller close to you.