Dude, you’re killing me! “Head tubes so slack, they haven’t worked a day in their lives!” 😂👌
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Thanks Dan! I'll likely keep using this joke far beyond the point that it was ever funny, stay tuned!
@CANNABISfreedomNOtaxes6 ай бұрын
Hunter Biden geometry
@Mike_Rogge6 ай бұрын
frame seems to be free of cracks so far@@CANNABISfreedomNOtaxes
@trentvlak6 ай бұрын
That was funny!
@oregonphototrekker88946 ай бұрын
That was gold
@robdrew5964 ай бұрын
It's fun to watch you get busy on your home trails. Great review as usual.
@hardmtnbiker6 ай бұрын
I actually owned the original SwitchBlade when Chris owned Titus. He’s a great guy and knows bikes. I bought 2 Titus bikes before he sold that company and started Pivot. I agree that I don’t need a full Enduro bike and a long travel Trail or short travel Enduro is perfect for me climbing up my Pasadena CA mountains and riding the steep technical exposed trails. Currently I’m only riding Hardtail’s because I haven’t decided on a full squishier that feels like it could climb as good. But sounds like the Pivot suspension is set up so you don’t have to lock it out.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Hardtails are awesome! Yeah of all the full squish bikes I've ridden, the Pivot bikes pedal the best. Ibis is nearly as good when pedaling, but a bit more plush in the rough. Both are great.
@Dempsey2226 ай бұрын
You were ripping on that Pivot. Pivot makes a great bike but very expensive. That bike has such a smooth ride.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Thanks Dempsey!
@centroelettricitaspinea34226 ай бұрын
Expensive but reliable. My Firebird is a BEAST. repleaced just last year my first set of bearings after 3 years of abuse.
@Dempsey2226 ай бұрын
@@centroelettricitaspinea3422 It is top of the line bike. Everyone who has one loves it.
@BOOSTEDDUDE5 күн бұрын
You're a really good rider! I love my 2022 Switchblade. Such a great bike for climbing and descending. I'll look into some of your mod suggestions. I've never messed with the flip chip settings or anything.
@superawesomefuntimego6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review Jeff!! Pretty good looking trail bike, my main problem is how over priced Pivot is for their build kits. It is almost comical they want $6400 for SLX, fox performance (not even elite) and M1900 wheels. Not bad parts mind you, but not at that price.
@trentvlak6 ай бұрын
I like it. I don't want the poors riding the same bike I ride.
@matthewserna74756 ай бұрын
M1900's on a bike at that price is asinine
@LukeMegBiking4 ай бұрын
You are back on clips dude 😮 thought it was back to “flats 4 Life” 😂 I have the 22 Switchblade and I love it. I’m going to adjust the headset so I’m on a 65 degree angle and I’m considering a cascade link. Awesome review and rising as always dude
@micheandmikey6 ай бұрын
Great video Jeff! My buddy Jake just got one and he hasn't even been out on it once yet (kids...pshhh). As for the Jenson USA, I just ordered a new stem & bars (PNW) and I'm playing around with my bar height (yes, after almost 6000 miles, finally) to get my Ripmo more so my back doesn't hurt after long rides. Anyway, hope to see you out on the trails soon, cheers!
@Atzinberg346 ай бұрын
I got a new bike just a few days ago and right before the first ride got sick. This has been my remedy cus I’ve been absolutely craving going for a ride
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new rig- hope you heal up quick!
@ThatNinja16 ай бұрын
Love your videos but jealous I can't wheelie like you yet, but love watching you one wheel down a single track.
@LJ_Adventure796 ай бұрын
How is there already 2025 models out we've only just gone into 2024
It's a clickbait mistake, while every other video has got the 2024 he's got the 2025
@exothermal.sprocket6 ай бұрын
Jeff: talks about traction a lot Also Jeff: spends most of his time on the back wheel or in the air 😜
@glitchman31946 ай бұрын
Pretty heavy for a mountain biker at 170 ish ....... boy I feel bad for my bike with me at 217😅. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the ride
@8o8ertmtb6 ай бұрын
Came to say the same. That's 77kg and I'm 90kg. I feel heavy now 😂
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting! That's honestly a bit of a dig at the MTB industry, not aimed at you or anyone else who buys bikes. Bikes are so often engineered for seemingly ~150lb riders- but no one (with kids) is 150lbs! Luckily the Switchblade is PLENTY torsionally stiff. Props to Pivot for their design there.
@8o8ertmtb6 ай бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed got my eyes on the Atherton AM.130 built nice and strong.
@ianbales6 ай бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed I get you're mostly being facetious, but there are plenty of riders (especially if you want to include women(!) in this discussion) that are ~150 lb or less
@centroelettricitaspinea34226 ай бұрын
The review i was waiting! I ride my firebird 29 since Feb 2020, the best bike i'ver owned! Right now i'm looking for a lighter and little shorter travel bike for long rides, and obv the Switchblade is what i was looking. Thanks for the detailed vid and the comparisons from South West riding and West Coast riding, i'm from North est italy and i ride super hardpacked trails and mid-loose terrain like sand on my hills, so i think it will be work great as my Firebird. Pivot is super stable on high Speeds and hit with peace every jumps, but on super rough i can feel some back end pushing up, yes it's the DW-LINK down marks feels. Overall is a great poppy - flat out bike
@justinvilleneuve44556 ай бұрын
One of the best riders on KZbin, your style is so fun to watch!
@freshie247Ай бұрын
Great channel, Your style of riding is what I aspire to do, but will never attain! Own a ‘20 SB, great bike, I’d totally be into changing parts but I wouldn’t know what to do in relation to what I’d like to change or how exactly to relate that. I’m 5’9” and ride the medium , been encouraged to go longer on the stem ,but have resisted, now wondering it shorter would be better,this bike can seem big in tight spots. Ironically I found your channel from a video a friend sent me about some spandex clad XC weenie in Indiana complaining about how he didn’t understand the point of a bike like the SB. Rip on Garth!
@EverythingisFire6 ай бұрын
Dang it. You're reminding me to learn to manual & properly bunny hop in this off-season.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
hahaha practice practice practice! Youll get it!
@chrisgravel71575 ай бұрын
Great review and comentary about the reach, geometry and LOVE the fact you make changes throughout the review period to dial it to suit - just like most consumers would do/consider when its a few hundred bucks and were all different weights, arm lengths, heights etc!!! I decided to put a deposit on the 2023 SB at a stellar price and will add an angleset to it perhaps -1.5 degrees as I ride N.Van, Squamish, Whistler and dont shuttle. The SB will replace a Trek Slash Gen 5 which is a great bike but a not nearly as snappy and or efficent for longer rides. I realize I will loose some travel and some speed on the most technical decents but at 53 and with 30+yrs of MTB under my belt I think it will be a great comprimise and up the fun factor big time.
@JeffKendallWeed5 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new rig! Yeah an angel set is a must on that bike, but it should be a great change for ya! You might also want to consider a coil rear shock at some point, would suit your terrain really well. I get a lot of negative comments about changing parts. But I think it’s important to get each bike as dialed in as possible in order to give it the most fair chance to be its best. Cheers Chris!
@chrisgravel71575 ай бұрын
@JeffKendallWeed appreciate the reply and feedback. I think your approach is way more informative, and you rode a largely stock bike back in Phoenix so we get a really great overall impression of the bike. That and their are heaps of reviewers who change nothing but stack height, not even tires, etc. sonics are actually harder to get a read on how good or different one chassis is from another. Hey, some of this footage looked like my backyard in N Van?
@rollingsteadymedia65576 ай бұрын
I see that new dropframe! Looking forward to the review to come. Got mine first week out, had a fox gift card burning a hole in pocket from returning original dropframe pro. Rubbed back of my head very bad, loving the new one!
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
I LOVE this new Dropframe! Huge upgrade over the old. I do wish it had ear ports like the old helmet, but that's my only gripe.
@aweldum6 ай бұрын
Another great vid Jeff! Cool to hear the update comparisons to the firebird. It sounds like the switch blade could now be a reasonable successor to my yeti 5.5 that's been the long time trail/duro go to🤙
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Thanks Weldum!
@s4-mtb6786 ай бұрын
I was drooling the entire time.
@Spindatt6 ай бұрын
lol me sitting here at 182lbs thinking: oh
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Right?! That was more of a nudge to the industry that most of us aren't 150lbs!
@brettkilian98556 ай бұрын
I just bought a Kona process 153 which is marketed as an enduro, but it’s 160mm front and 64.5 head tube which is a bit more slack than this. And after watching your enduro video I was thinking I made a mistake in buying that, and now this makes me feel a bit better!
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
The 153 is a GREAT bike! I really liked it with a 170mm fork, too, and thought the bike did great when pushed a bit harder.
@NDemanuele16 ай бұрын
I demo'd an older Switchblade - maybe 22 or 23 - after riding a V1 Ripmo for a few years. I was amazed how it pedaled - seemed to pedal more like a Ripley. It descended well too, however the Ripmo seems more planted. This could be due to the suspension and shorter chainstays on the Switchblade why it wasn't as planted? So, overall I prefer the Ripmo, although I preferred the pedaling on the Switchblade it wasn't enough to make the Switch...LOL. JKW should do a shootout between: Ripmo> SWB> RM Altitude !!
@ericsplayland6 ай бұрын
Excellent vid. Would be great if you could do a back to back between the Switchblade and the Firebird. I'm between the two, owned the original Firebird and loved it. Currently riding an Evil Calling, which I like but miss the extra travel and the 29 inch wheels.
@a8f2356 ай бұрын
I own the previous Switchblade and even though I am not in purchase-mode it would be interesting to try them back to back. There's no demo options in my country so I'll just have to look at more review videos instead.
@jadoningalls12056 ай бұрын
I’ve bought and sold a lot of mountain bikes because I love trying them all! But the only bike I truly regret letting go was my ‘21 switchblade.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
The prior SB was a great rig!
@kevinray9856 ай бұрын
Out There!
@shaybull45386 ай бұрын
I see a Pivot, I hit Like. Such Awesome bikes....
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Thanks Shay, I like your style!
@skiboot16 ай бұрын
I'd love to see you on the short travel Norco Fluid either carbon or alloy!
@johnnnewmex2 ай бұрын
Pivot and Revel seem to like these short back ends, steep head angles, long top tubes, and slack seat tubes.... I just never have understood why. 😮
@vwmk5gtiblk6 ай бұрын
Great content Jeff. Quick question. I have a sb140lr. I also put a shorter stem as I felt the reach was a little long for my liking. Tried various ended up with 32mm stem. I found now I’m not using as much travel in the fork. Should I reduce compression or air volume? TIA? Keep the awesome vids coming 🤙🏻
@DeandreMurray6 ай бұрын
I want to ride this bike so I can compare it to my 2023 Tyee 6. I feel like the Propain rear linkage is pretty similar to this. I totally agree though 160mm now is like the happy middle especially if you like to explore new trails/travel
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
I've never ridden a Propain! Enjoy your rig!!!
@LaurentiusTriarius6 ай бұрын
2025, sounds like planned obsolescence to me 😂
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Try googling 2024 Switchblade, the "old" model comes up. I figured "2025" would eliminate that confusion. I bet Pivot will keep this bike in the line for at least a couple years before the next update, this future proofs it.
@hollowroots21974 ай бұрын
Sick rig. More Rocco content, please.
@JeffKendallWeed4 ай бұрын
Meow he’s into it meow
@brianhunt9146 ай бұрын
You missed out on the golden boy bike for me.. the shadowcat the most fun all day trail bike I've ever ridden.
@garydecker32816 ай бұрын
How did it compare to the SB140?
@lukelackermayer6 ай бұрын
Hey jeff what pedals are you riding currently?🎉
@ChrisWilmshurst6 ай бұрын
So it's almost like a baby Firebird? I picked up a firebird after your last video, and I've been considering a shorter travel bike. I hope this doesn't become a trend haha.
@mathewmccabe26586 ай бұрын
It does lol
@jaybartlett25616 ай бұрын
just bought a Firebird also...of course i want more bikes still. it never ends...
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
The Firebird was great! TBH I preferred it over the Switchblade. Somehow I just had a little more fun on that platform. I know it's "bigger," but it just worked well for me. SB is also a great bike. If I had the FB, and wanted a second rig, I'd likely go something WAY different, like a hardtail, but that's just me! Cheers!
@jaybartlett25616 ай бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed that is good to hear!!! I love my FB. I also do some lift service riding and prefer the burlier platform.
@user-rj9ui3sz8u6 ай бұрын
Im just under 5'7" and bikes are getting huge! Don't really like this trend because the only thing I fit on are XC/downcountry bikes and they keep making those longer, slacker too.
@jason-dy5ou5 ай бұрын
I would love to talk to you about the firebird vs the switchblade. I am riding in the northwest in CT mostly. I ride a 429 enduro now and looking to switch to one of these 2 bikes. Cant decide.
@matthewserna74756 ай бұрын
Interesting bike.. I've ridden the previous gen and felt like it was a true "switchblade" for most trail riding, great progression and geo. Now they've made it so long and the sizes so big, with a wheelbase bigger than some Enduro bikes. Not sure it's as great of all all rounder now. Looks great in pnw with the wheelbase but it's entirely too long for most trails, and travel too short for true modern Enduro riding Also hope the pressfit haters will be in full force with the BB
@JoosshhST6 ай бұрын
Too bad you didn't get sent the pink neon color! Would have really stood out in the forest
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Right?! Ah it's ok, I have 3 black test bikes in right now! Gonna have a battle to see who can be the blackest of them all.
@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb56 ай бұрын
Guarantee you the new ripmo will be out very soon…probably similar geo to this bike.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed any new Ripmos aren't this long for the size medium. Ibis tends to lean toward conservative with their numbers, and that's a good thing. The current AF and Carbon medium Ripmos fit me perfectly. This bike was a little big!
@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb56 ай бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed I’ve watched a bunch of reviews and everyone is saying same thing!
@samuelc82356 ай бұрын
hey jeff, found a 2017 ibis mojo in a price range that does not offer a lot more, would this bike still be good now ? I'm 5'10 and i like a reach of around 460/470, the bike is in size large and i don't know if it would fit. Great video as always, good informations on the bike but cannot afford it for now lol
@georgeholt67662 ай бұрын
Jeff, whats your thoughts on the Pivot 429 Enduro
@JeffKendallWeed2 ай бұрын
Stay tuned, filming now!
@someonesuperrandom41946 ай бұрын
Would you be interested in reviewing a Commencal TEMPO? They’re apparently extremely playful and aggressive for being a 125mm frame.
@Seebema6 ай бұрын
Offering or switchblade? 3..2..1.. go!
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
They are completely different bikes. Switchblade is much faster when pedaling or even pumping. Offering has more traction and likes to be ridden loose in the Northwest.
@Seebema6 ай бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed if you can have only one 140 bike to do everything in the northwest what do you choose. Besides the ripmo
@austinlittle9246 ай бұрын
Should get your hands on some Evil bikes!
@jamie-qz6xx6 ай бұрын
He already had
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Ah I've been on the Offering and the Epocalypse. Good bikes, but my active style meshes a little better with other DW bikes. Evil is AWESOME for those who stay more planted on the bike.
@casestudymtb6 ай бұрын
This is how Jeff tells us he's a time traveller.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
88mph
@SaldarriagaDesign6 ай бұрын
How are those moonchild snowboards? Where do you board and do you do any splitboarding?
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
I’ve been loving the board! I’ve ridden it a couple of days up at Mount Baker. I don’t think I could tell apart a good from a bad snowboard, since I am very amateur, but I will say this board floats over the powder really well, is plenty fast for me in the open groomers, and it’s really easy to jump and whip around on the tight steep stuff. I do not do any split boarding.
@majesticog92816 ай бұрын
Any plans to review more transition bike?
@davewallace90486 ай бұрын
Not a big fan of the way Pivot bikes look Way to commercial looking.. I’ll take my Ibis ripmo AF any day?
@freezer42306 ай бұрын
New Firebird smaller than the Switchblade? You just break an embargo Jeff?
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
No my browser got the old Firebird in the cache and everyone I would Google it, it came up with the old one- but it started right about the same time the new Switchblade hit the Pivot website. Was an odd deal! Anyhow, that prior gen Firebird looks sweet!
@vrwgq3q6 ай бұрын
Does it sometimes make steering too quick if you use a stem shorter than the offset?
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Getting the reach down a bit was much more noticeable than the subtle steering feel. The 1 degree slacker headset was also a huge help- but you have a point, these two things could be related.
@Zaba...6 ай бұрын
props for the knife laws joke!
@wrighttown6 ай бұрын
How does it compare to the Ripmo V2S?
@jmard246 ай бұрын
I saw you smiling when you were riding.
@lbanezjs10006 ай бұрын
if im 5'7" but massively disproportionally long torso what size would i go to? i ride a medium scott spark, giant trance, giant xtc, canyon neuron.
@hansonwang21216 ай бұрын
Take my opinion with a grain of salt but the general consensus is size up as long as you have enough stand over height. The stand over on the Switchblade is reasonably short so a medium should be ok.
@Coors19746 ай бұрын
Go large
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Hard to say- I would imagine the medium could work, but at 5'8", it was BIG on me.
@JJMassar6 ай бұрын
Damnt! Now I have to get a new bike. Lol
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
*have to?* hahaha!
@b.w.17046 ай бұрын
Pivot prices are just an atrocity!
@trentvlak6 ай бұрын
Then ride a 951 from Costco.
@Eric.V.6 ай бұрын
Bro, 170lbs is “heavy”?! You just triggered 95% of your audience😆 Awesome video😎👍
@Chance.B6 ай бұрын
How would you compare it to the Santa Cruz Bronson?
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
TOTALLY different... The Switchblade is much faster. But on steeper stuff, or more technical stuff, I'd rather be on the Bronson. For a big 30 mile pedal loop, probably Switchblade. Bronson prioritizes handling and fun, Switchblade prioritizes speed.
@Chance.B6 ай бұрын
Interesting….. thanks!
@a.r.88506 ай бұрын
-11°C! Man i thought +3°C was cold... i have to up my gloves game...
@edgardacanay84606 ай бұрын
+3°C may feel colder than -2 thru -15°C because moisture can still condensate under the layers and on the skin above freezing. It's the condensation that really lowers your body temp.
@a.r.88506 ай бұрын
@@edgardacanay8460 yes i guess there is not much absolute humidity left at -10°.
@grosmerou6 ай бұрын
"Ripmo slightly better " and twice less expensive ! I used to love Pivot this one is way too long, reach = 485 in large. I will keep my Ripmo longer and get a new SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER, a new released is expected in a few months
@lazylearner9676 ай бұрын
I have a soft spot in my heart for Pivot as I raced an 429 back in the day, and still ride it as my "gravel/tarmac" bike. The thing that keeps me away from Pivot is their super boost hub. My Chris king wheels won't work with them and I don't want to buy a super boost that I won't use again when I get a new bike the following year.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
FYI, super boost wheels are CHEAP in the used market!
@lazylearner9676 ай бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed good point.
@mikeborges316 ай бұрын
Hi Do u tried meta v5 ?
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Not yet!
@mikeborges316 ай бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed 😐
@cjgauss60796 ай бұрын
Is this a joke it is a 2025 model? One more sign of how jacked up the industry is right now. They cannot sell the 2023’s. That aside, great brand and nice looking bike. Interesting to see them added SRAM options.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
Try googling 2024 Switchblade, the "old" model comes up. I figured "2025" would eliminate that confusion. I bet Pivot will keep this bike in the line for at least a couple years before the next update, this future proofs it.
@mrpachuco6966 ай бұрын
Forgot to comment
@clc11176 ай бұрын
Steeez 7:04
@Coors19746 ай бұрын
Its feels long because the slack seat angle ..super long ett..
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
I like slacker seat angles. But I also like ~460mm reaches for my height and style. eMTBs can benefit hugely from a slacker seat angle, but unfortunately, that's not on trend.
@Coors19746 ай бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed I agree I don't like these extremely steep seat angles..I'm just trying to understand the sizing on these ..you said you felt more comfortable on the firebird which has a longer reach ..but shorter ett than this switchblade which you felt long..on paper the firebird should feel longer standing..I'm 5,9 with long wingspan and always between medium and large..I'll have to sit on them to really know..
@roddas266 ай бұрын
-10 degress 👀
@STLMTB6 ай бұрын
170lbs? Fucking har!!!! I'm 235 with gear.
@daverupes70226 ай бұрын
Hard to trust a guy who has a bunch of cats and 2 last names 😅 he complained about the black frame then I got worried he would prefer a rainbow paint scheme 😂 never know in washington these days 😮 seems like a solid rider though
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
😂 at least no more beard. And I never spoke Spanish… I should do a Spanish minute in the next video just to look more suspect for you, Dave! 😂 thanks for watching, and appreciate the light hearted ribbing
@Burritosarebetterthantacos5 ай бұрын
I can buy a trail worthy landcruiser for the cost of a Pivot. Just saying.
@TheMTBRider966 ай бұрын
not 2026? god it's just February 2024
@CANNABISfreedomNOtaxes6 ай бұрын
Pivot is just way too overpriced for the practical person to consider.
@JeffKendallWeed6 ай бұрын
The 2023 version is a great bike, especially for less steep stuff, and it's gonna be on sale soon...
@CANNABISfreedomNOtaxes6 ай бұрын
@JeffKendallWeed I'm going to pull the trigger on a new Patrol or a Spire. I'm still trying to decide which one. I think I will go with the Patrol. I live between Whiskeytown Lake and Shasta Lake, and we have a lot of super steep gnarly tech but we also have a lot of flow. I prefer the DH shuttle run trails though. Most of those are gnar.
@jannaben_mtb6 ай бұрын
Like this so “I liked my own comment” isn’t at the top of