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:
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Ultra-Light
Hollow Core Carbon Frame.
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Size
Specific Chainstays
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142mm
of supple-yet-efficient dw-link™ suspension travel featuring a vertically
mounted trunnion metric air shock.
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Equipped
with a 44mm offset 160mm-travel Fox 36 Grip or Grip2.
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Flip
Chip for on-trail geometry customization.
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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
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Large
Water Bottle Clearance on all sizes.
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Pivot
Tool Dock system compatible with mounts under the top tube and integrated into
the underside of the frame.
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Hassle
free full internal routing with Pivot cable port system.
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Featuring
the easy to find UDH rear derailleur hanger for peace of mind when traveling.
SPECS:
Frame
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Switchblade V6
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Fork
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Fox Factory 36 29”, 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 160mm
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Rear Shock
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Fox Factory Float X
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Rims/Wheels
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DT Swiss XMC1501 w/ DT Swiss 240 hub EXP 36t Star Ratchet
30mm - 29” | F - 15x110 / R - 12x157
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Hubs
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DT240
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Spokes
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N/A
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Tires
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F - Maxxis Minion DHF 29” x 2.5” | R - Maxxis Minion DHRII
29” x 2.4”
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Crankset
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Sram X0 Eagle DUB
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Chainrings
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32t
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Chain Guide
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N/A
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Bottom Bracket
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N/A
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Chain
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Sram X0 Eagle 12-Speed Flat Top
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Rear Derailleur
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Sram X0 Eagle Transmission 12-Speed
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Cassette/Rear Cogs
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Sram X0 1295 Eagle Transmission 10-52t
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Shifters
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Sram AXS Pod Controller
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Handlebars
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Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-LG),
800mm (XL)
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Grips
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Phoenix Factory Lock-On
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Stem
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Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
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Brakes
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Sram Code RSC 4-piston
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Pedals
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N/A
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Saddle
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Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Volt
Pro (Medium Width) (MD-XL)
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Seat Post
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Fox Factory Transfer 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD),
200mm (LG-XL)
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