The Shuttle SL provides 132mm DW-Link suspension at the rear, with 140mm or 150mm travel forks up front. The carbon frame features a Fazua Ride 60 motor, as well as a 430 Wh battery. The Shuttle news quickly follows the release of Trek’s Fuel EXe and bikes like Specialized’s Orbea Rise and SL versions of its numerous eMTB offerings. Pivot decided it wanted to deviate from the script of most eMTB manufacturers, offering a bike that it says focuses on trail riding dynamics, with low weight, refined suspension, sharp handling and game-changing performance. Therefore, on top of the build options, the Team WC model weighs in at under 16.5kg – very light for a bike of this type. Pivot believes they have kept the Shuttle SL as close as possible to a non-assisted bike in terms of handling. Rotation circles

Pivot Shuttle SL battery and motor components

Pivot turned to Fazua to power the Shuttle SL, with the brand’s Ride 60 motor providing the drive. The motor is relatively compact and weighs just under 2kg. It delivers up to 60Nm of torque, 10Nm more than the Trek motor, and the same as the Shimano tuned motor on the Orbea Rise. A Rotor crank hides the smaller Fazua Ride 60 motor. Rotation circles It’s paired with a 430 Wh battery, integrated (and non-removable) low in the bike’s down tube. This is larger in capacity than the batteries found in Trek, Orbea and Specialized bikes. The engine is effectively disengaged from the cranks when turned off, which Pivot and Fazua say delivers a quiet and drag-free unassisted ride. At the bar, Fazua’s Ring Control offers ride function control and gait assistance in a very compact package. It pairs with the LED Hub built into the bike’s top tube, which displays battery level and riding mode, while also communicating with your phone or GPS via an ANT+ interface and offering a USB-C charging port for electronic devices.

Battery level and power mode information is displayed here.

Rotation circles The LED display pops up, revealing a charging port. Rotation circles The system offers three driving modes (Breeze, River and Rocket), each of which can be customized with the Fazua app. The top-of-the-line Rocket mode even includes a Boost mode, which will temporarily push out 450W of assistance.

Pivot Shuttle SL frame and suspension details

The Shuttle SL frame is made from proprietary carbon fiber, although details of the material used are scarce. As seen on all of Pivot’s full-suspension bikes, a DW-Link (named after suspension engineer Dave Weagle) is used to control the 132mm of travel. This is a virtual pivot point design where the front and rear triangles are connected by a pair of co-rotating links near the main frame triangle. Dave Weagle’s DW-Link suspension controls the rear. Rotation circles Pivot says the suspension kinematics (how the suspension works and feels) give plush compliance, efficient pedaling and plenty of pop. At the same time, there is enough progress to check into bigger hits. The DW-Link suspension is said to have “position-sensitive shifting”, which “eliminates” the pedal during hard efforts. It is also designed to improve grip and should not sacrifice braking or suspension feel. Rubber protection gives you peace of mind against rock impacts. Rotation circles The shock mounts vertically to the frame, which Pivot says allows for a more compact frame design while still allowing for full-size bottles and decent headroom. Cables run internally, as you’d expect, and there’s built-in chainstay protection and shielding for the downtube. The battery charging port is located low on the belly side of the down tube. The charging port is on the side of the down tube. Rotation circles

Pivot Shuttle SL geometry

The shape of the bike is decidedly modern, with fairly relaxed corners and more ground clearance and wheelbase for a bike of this level of travel. The Pivot Shuttle SL is one of the newest breeds of lighter weight eMTBs. Rotation circles There are two BB height options, one low and one high, allowing you to slightly change the shape of the bike. Low BB settings are shown below, but raising the BB adds 0.4 degrees to the head and seat angles and offers an extra 4mm of reach. Seat tube angles steepen with larger frames, while chainstay lengths also increase on larger bikes. This is to better distribute the center of mass of a taller rider between the wheels.

Pivot Shuttle SL Specification and Price

Four models will be available for purchase. The higher priced Team WC features lighter weight components, achieving that required weight of under 16.5kg and includes an ebike-ready Fox 34 fork. The other models get a heavier Fox 36 fork. The 150mm forks (or 140mm on the Team World Cup model) sit in front of the 132mm travel frame. Rotation circles

Pivot Shuttle SL Ride SLX/XT

Fox Performance E-Tuned 36 150mm fork Fox Performance Float X shock Shimano SLX / XT drivetrain Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes with Galfer 203/180mm rotors DT Swiss M1900 wheels Maxxis Dissector 29×2.4WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO front and rear £8,500 / $8,299 / €8,999

Pivot Shuttle SL Pro X01

Fox Factory E-Tuned 36 150mm fork Fox Factory Float X shock SRAM X01 drivetrain Shimano XT 4-piston brakes with Galfer 203/180mm rotors DT Swiss XM1700 rims Maxxis Dissector 29×2.4WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO front and rear £10,500 / $9,999 / €10,499

Pivot Shuttle SL Team XTR

Fox Factory E-Tuned 36 150mm fork Fox Factory Float X shock Shimano XTR drivetrain Shimano XTR 4-piston brakes with Galfer 203/180mm rotors Reynolds Blacklabel 309/289 wheels Maxxis Dissector 29×2.4WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO front and rear £12,000 / $11,599 / €11,999

Pivot Shuttle SL Team World Cup

Fox Factory E-Tuned 34 140mm fork Fox Factory Float X shock Shimano XTR drivetrain Shimano XTR 4 piston brakes with 180mm Galfer rotors Reynolds Blacklabel 309/289 wheels Maxxis Rekon 29×2.4WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO front and rear £12,500 / $11,999 / €12,599