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Custom Built & Paint Pivot Switchblade 2021 13

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The Factory Bike Shop
1/27/2021 12:14am
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Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Alex Marty
Photo : Alex Marty
Photo : Alex Marty Showing the glittery & rainbow details under the down tube.
Photo : Alex Marty Showing the glittery & rainbow details under the down tube.
Photo : Alex Marty Showing faded effect on the Pivot writing, from deep blue to deep purple.
Photo : Alex Marty Showing faded effect on the Pivot writing, from deep blue to deep purple.
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
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c90 switchblade custom FB Photo : Fabian Monchâtre Photo : Fabian Monchâtre Photo : Fabian Monchâtre Photo : Fabian Monchâtre Photo : Fabian Monchâtre Photo : Alex Marty Photo : Alex Marty Showing the glittery & rainbow details under the down tube. Photo : Alex Marty Showing faded effect on the Pivot writing, from deep blue to deep purple. Photo : Fabian Monchâtre Photo : Fabian Monchâtre
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Pivot
Switchblade 2021
Custom Painted By Marty Deisgn
Frame: Pivot Switchblade 2021. Misc: Custom Painted By Marty Deisgn
Rear Shock
FOX
Float X2 Factory 2021
185x55mm Trunnion Mount & Custom Tuned at TFBS Suspension Workshop
Rear Shock: FOX Float X2 Factory 2021. Misc: 185x55mm Trunnion Mount & Custom Tuned at TFBS Suspension Workshop
Fork
FOX
Float 36 Factory Kashima
160mm & Custom Tuned at TFBS Suspension Workshop
Fork: FOX Float 36 Factory Kashima. Misc: 160mm & Custom Tuned at TFBS Suspension Workshop
Headset
Chris King
Purple
Headset: Chris King. Misc: Purple
Handlebar
DEITY
Skywire 35
25mm Rise / 770mm
Handlebar: DEITY Skywire 35. Misc: 25mm Rise / 770mm
Stem
Industry Nine
A35
40mm / Purple & Silver
Stem: Industry Nine A35. Misc: 40mm / Purple & Silver
Grips
DMR
Deathgrip
Thin / Black / SuperSoft
Grips: DMR Deathgrip. Misc: Thin / Black / SuperSoft
Brakes
Shimano
XTR trail
Brakes: Shimano XTR trail
Shifters
SRAM
XX1 Eagle AXS
Shifters: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
X01 Eagle AXS
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle AXS
Chainguide
OneUp Components
Chainguide: OneUp Components
Cranks
SRAM
X01 DH X-SYNC DUB
165mm
Cranks: SRAM X01 DH X-SYNC DUB. Misc: 165mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
PF92 DUB
Bottom Bracket: SRAM PF92 DUB
Chain
SRAM
XX1 Eagle
Rainbow
Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle. Misc: Rainbow
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XX1 Eagle
Rainbow
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XX1 Eagle. Misc: Rainbow
Pedals
HT Components
AE05
Stelath Black
Pedals: HT Components AE05. Misc: Stelath Black
Front Rim
ENVE
M730
29"
Front Rim: ENVE M730. Misc: 29"
Rear Rim
ENVE
M730
27.5"
Rear Rim: ENVE M730. Misc: 27.5"
Hubs
Industry Nine
Hydra
15x110 Front / 12x157 Rear / 32 Holes / 6 bolts / Purple
Hubs: Industry Nine Hydra. Misc: 15x110 Front / 12x157 Rear / 32 Holes / 6 bolts / Purple
Spokes
Sapim
D-Light
Spokes: Sapim D-Light
Front Tire
Maxxis
Assegai 2.5 EXO+
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 EXO+
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Minnion DHR II 2.4
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minnion DHR II 2.4
Saddle
Specialized
Bridge Comp
Saddle: Specialized Bridge Comp
Seatpost
9point8
Fall Line
200mm with Wolf Tooth Remote
Seatpost: 9point8 Fall Line. Misc: 200mm with Wolf Tooth Remote
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2021
Model Year:
2021
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info
Additional Info:
The Factory Bike Shop
1/27/2021 12:14am
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13 comments

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c50 Forrest Childhood 0115 1585016683
forrestdalmer
3 years ago
How do you like this with the Mullet setup?
I have been riding the Switchblade for the last year with 29” wheels and have been heavily contemplating a mullet setup to make it a little more playful.
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c50 wheelie 1472232869
jasbushey
3 years ago
I personally didn't like it. It made the front end a bit too wandery for me and made it lose some of the climbing prowess I like about the bike. It might have made turning a bit quicker though, but I always found the switchblade playful to my style. I'm considering running it that way at the bike park.
c50 Forrest Childhood 0115 1585016683
forrestdalmer
3 years ago
Thanks for the response.
I rode the Switchblade all last year and loved it, but I have always preferred 27.5" wheels and how playful they are. I figured a Mullet would bring some of that back but still provide cornering and rollover.
When I switched to a 160mm fork on my SB130 it messed with the handling so I dropped the stem to get more weight over the front wheel and that helped. in this case I would even be willing to drop to 150mm up front to try and even things out if I need to.
Thanks a ton for your feedback. Thinking hard about how I want this new build to look.
Your bike looks amazing and the paint job is hot fire.
c50 wheelie 1472232869
jasbushey
3 years ago
Just to clarify, this bike isn't mine but I do have the switchblade. Lowering the fork and mullet would give you quite a low BB, which you may or may not like. I found that going to mullet dropped the bb 6cm putting it at 340 and HA at 65.5, even in the high setting. If you wanted to mullet I would recommend slamming the seat forward to reduce the wandering. I didn't drop the bar stack as I like where mine is at but that could help too. I have been curious to see how a -1 angleset would work with the bike as well. That combined with a mullet be interesting as you still get a bit of STA steeping with an angleset. Although I'll likely leave it as is it since I think the Switchblade works great for the trails we have around here. I found with a mullet climbing I was getting hung up on chunking climbs in the rear more.

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