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| Industry | Cycling |
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| Founded | 2007, 18 years ago |
| Founder | Chris Cocalis |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Mountain bikes |
| Website | pivotcycles.com |
Pivot Cycles
[edit]Pivot Cycles is an American bicycle manufacturer based in Tempe, Arizona. The company produces bikes for various mountain biking disciplines, including cross-country,[1] trail and enduro,[2] downhill,[3] and e-biking.[4]
History
[edit]After selling Titus Cycles,[5] Chris Cocalis founded Pivot Cycles in 2007, focused on mountain bike geometry and structural frame design. Cocalis worked with engineer Dave Weagle during Pivot’s early development to integrate specific suspension characteristics into the brand’s bikes.[6]
During the 2010s, Pivot expanded its product range across various mountain biking disciplines and adopted carbon fiber frame construction in many of its models.[7] In the late 2010s, Pivot introduced its first electric mountain bike models. [8]
Technology and Innovation
[edit]Pivot Cycles incorporates various suspension and frame technologies in its designs. Many of its models use the DW-Link suspension system, originally developed by engineer Dave Weagle.[9][10] The company has also implemented frame design features including Super Boost Plus rear axle spacing, a standard developed to accommodate modern mountain bike frame designs.[11] Pivot conducts in-house prototyping and testing to evaluate frame geometry and suspension configurations before moving into production.[12][13]
Racing and Sponsorships
[edit]Pivot Cycles sponsors professional mountain bike riders and teams competing in enduro, downhill, and freeride disciplines.[14] The Pivot Factory Racing team has participated in events such as the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and the Crankworx World Tour.[15] As of 2025, the team is owned and led by Bernard Kerr and includes riders such as Ed Masters, Matt Walker, Jenna Hastings and Morgane Charre.[16]
Current Models
[edit]- Cross-Country: Mach 4 SL, Les SL
- Trail / All-Mountain: Switchblade, Shadowcat, Trailcat LT, Trailcat SL
- Enduro: Firebird, Mach 6, Switchblade
- Downhill: Phoenix
- Electric (E-Bike): Shuttle LT, Shuttle SL/AM, Shuttle AM, Shuttle SL
- Dirt Jump: Point
- Fat: Les Fat
- Gravel: Vault
References
[edit]- ^ "2023 Pivot Mach 4 SL Review Pivot's premium XC bike gets A LOT lighter & more adjustable". Flow Mountain Bike. 2023-05-13. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ Walker, Peter (2024-03-21). "Pivot Switchblade Team XX AXS Transmission 2024 Review – Rocket ship or overpriced show pony?". ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine. 41 Publishing & Marketing. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ Bentley, Nick (2025-06-20). "Bike Check: Roger Vieira's Pivot Phoenix Revisited". Pinkbike. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ Rohde, Drew (2018). "2018 Pivot Shuttle Review - The Persuader". The Loam Wolf. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "Titus Cycles: Goodbye to a Legend and an End of an Era | Bike198". 10 November 2010.
- ^ Snyder, Jake (2015-03-25). "Brand Spotlight: Pivot Cycles". Outdoor Gear Exchange. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "Inside Pivot's Secret Carbon Fiber R&D Facility". Pinkbike. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ BRAIN Staff (2018-04-19). "Pivot officially launches Shuttle e‑MTB in US". Bicycle Retailer. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ Eville, Bill (2016-05-01). "The Voyage of the Weagle". Martha’s Vineyard Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ O\u2019Connor, Brion (17 October 2017). "The Architect". Freehub Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Super Boost Plus 157 rear axle standard – is it here to stay?". ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine. 2020-04-27. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ Barrett, Wil (2023-06-10). "Behind‑the‑scenes with Pivot's radical new prototype downhill bikes". Flow Mountain Bike. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "The Pinkbike Podcast: A Deep Dive on Pivot's Prototype DH Bike with Bernard Kerr". Pinkbike. June 16, 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "PIVOT FACTORY RACING". WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Warner Bros. Discovery Sports & UCI World Series. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "Pivot Factory Race Team: Conquering Andorra and Ready for More". Hayes Bicycle. 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "PIVOT FACTORY RACING 2024 – MTB DATA". MTB Data. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
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