Pivot Switchblade Live Ride Review

[@davidarthur]

👍 for the Giro sponsor 😎

[@GuyKesTV]

🙏🏻

[@IMac8939]

Nice. I've just put a deposit down on a Satin Blue 2020 EX demo XX1 AXS Fox Live Switchblade. Going off the short videoclip they emailed to me 2 days ago there is a little bit of paint rubbed off/through in an odd area on the leftside chainstay right infront of and on the "D" of the DWLINK Decal(Hoping I can buy a replacement Decal and touch up paint), 2 small paint scuffs and a few little shallow gouges the on edge of the AXS Mech and as far as can tell from that videoclip that is about the total amount of damage/marks on the Ex Demo Bike. Free delivery vs 400 mile roundtrip so I'm going with the Free delivery option with the promise off them that if I'm not happy with anything they will take the bike back and refund me, which I'm sure won't need to happen because they have a great reputation.

[@davewatt8840]

Awesome review as always aye the beard Is off must be feeling the heat 😊😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 keep the great videos coming

[@GuyKesTV]

This is a first lockdown edit mate. Beard is still very much ON 🤣

[@davewatt8840]

@@GuyKesTV good stuff mate sporting a beard myself, bike looks awesome. Hefty price tho. 👍👍💪💪

[@wackeyhorizon]

Another great video as always 👍 have u managed to get your hands on a sonder evol 29 yet?

[@juliestephen6010]

If they are your local trails I don't recognise them. Look good though!

[@iantolentino2293]

Is it a better climber compared to the Hightower? Will you recommend Team XTR or X01 with carbon wheels?

[@skinnybricks]

Every review I've heard says it climbs better.

[@simongibson8000]

Torn between Hope HB130 and this ,, I have seen both of your videos but what would your comparison / pros and cons on each be ?

[@GuyKesTV]

Pivot is smoother, stiffer tracking and lighter. HB130 is better kit value, with a ‘racier’ suspension feel (especially with Ohlins) and you’re getting a really outstanding hand built UK frame and factory back up if that matters to you.

[@simongibson8000]

@@GuyKesTV Thanks for the feedback

[@UKMitchy]

Must be summer. No beard!! and I'm 1st!!

[@TheNickbb10]

Any plans to test the Mach 4 SL?

[@GuyKesTV]

I’ve asked Nick, just waiting on availability

[@johnwilkes9142]

“Ultra high definition enjoyment”? 😂

[@GuyKesTV]

It just feels like the way a fancy hifi sounds. Does that make sense?

[@johnwilkes9142]

@@GuyKesTV I don't know, but I LIKE IT & thanks for the review!

[@Markley92]

Direct competitor to the 2021 SC Hightower? Better?

[@GuyKesTV]

Very similar, I’d say it feels smoother and more refined when cruising but not quite as stiff or shock sorted for full attack commitment and not as punchy through the pedals either.

[@jayhanson2577]

What part of this couldn't be done as good or better on my hardtail. It's not a question.

[@travis5481]

Your hardtail is definitely better. That’s why all the pros ride them.

[@Mockle07]

😂 What a narrow minded comment 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@Andy-co6pn]

Super