If you’re going to invest in an eMTB, it’s probably wise to get one that will ride anything well. Today, Pivot Cycles launches their new Shuttle AM, a 29” wheeled, 148mm travel eMTB that was designed with all-mountain capability as a top priority.
Powered by Bosch drive systems, the Shuttle AMs aim to offer an agile ride at a reasonable weight, with sufficient travel to handle any terrain. With up-to-date geometry plus expandable battery capacity, the Shuttle AM can tackle anything from local trail laps to backcountry epics.All models of the new Shuttle AM feature full carbon front and rear triangles. Rear travel is 148mm, and all the bikes come with 160mm forks.
Pivot bikes use a DW suspension linkage, which they say is ideal for ebikes as it fights squat nicely when the motor kicks in its power. The DW linkage also provides enough support to pedal efficiently and provide a lively ride, while maintaining a progressive enough curve to tackle rough rocky trails and jumps or drops.
Pivot opted to make the Shuttle AMs’ battery non-removable , because this helped allow them to achieve the frame design features they wanted – One of which is a low standover height; the Shuttle AM has the lowest of any Pivot eMTB yet. Pivot worked with Topeak to develop a line of Dock Tools, which can be bolted to the accessory mounts on the underside of the bike’s top tube . Riders can outfit their bikes with the Dock Ninja Co2, Dock Ninja Tool Box 16+, or the Dock Ninja Tool Box Mini 20 Pro. The Dock multi-tools are enclosed in a carrying case to keep them clean and protected. A flip chip in the Shuttle AM’s linkage offers ‘High’ and ‘Low’ positions.