Hot on the heels of their
wild new Phoenix downhill bike, Pivot is launching a revamped Shuttle LT, their 160mm-travel eMTB.
The changes to Pivot’s longest travel eMTB are less dramatic than that of the Phoenix - they’re more tweaks than a transformation. The Shuttle LT is now compatible with either a 27.5 or 29” rear wheel and a Bosch CX Race motor replaces a Shimano EP801.
The Shuttle LT runs on a carbon frame and the Team build weighs 22.3 kg (49.25 lb), including the 750 Wh battery. To help achieve that weight, Pivot chose the standard 170mm-travel Fox 38 chassis over the burlier E-bike-rated version. Another oddity is the 203mm post mount brake tabs. Those limit the minimum rotor size to 203mm, but Pivot states that 220mm rotors aren’t compatible either.
Pivot Shuttle LT Details• Wheel size: MX or dual 29"
• Travel: 160 mm, 170 mm fork
• Carbon frame
• 64° head angle
• Chainstay length: 439 mm
• Bosch Performance CX Race 85 Nm motor
• 750 Wh battery (250 Wh range extender avail.)
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Claimed weight: 22.3 kg / 49.25 lb (Team build)
• Price: $8,699 - $12,999 USD
• More info:
pivotcycles.com Three models round out the Shuttle LT lineup, starting at $8,699 USD and tallying up to a bold $12,999 USD. Upgrading to a Fox Live Valve coil shock and tacking on a range extender battery could push that total to $15,049 USD.
Frame DetailsLike all other Pivot full-suspension bikes, the Shuttle LT is only available in carbon and uses a linkage system designed by Dave Weagle. A 205x65mm shock produces 160mm of travel from the DW4 link.
All models come complete with an air shock, but it’s possible to upgrade the Pro and Team bikes to the electronically controlled Fox Neo Live Valve coil shock.
At the seatstay-rocker link pivot, an eccentric mounting bolt provides a high or low geometry adjustment. Although all builds use a 27.5" rear wheel, this corrects the geometry if you wish to install a 29" rear wheel.
Pivot states the 29" wheel is best suited to the low position but can be placed in the high mode for increased ground clearance. The low mode, however, is not recommended for use with the smaller rear wheel.
In terms of detailed frame specifications, the Shuttle LT uses 157mm Super Boost rear wheel spacing, a universal derailleur hanger, and ZS44/ZS56 head tube. The maximum fork travel is 180mm but the frame is not dual-crown compatible. Rubber guards protect the lower downtube and inside of the rear triangle from chainslap.
Motor and Battery DetailsWhen it comes to motor performance, the Bosch CX Race is a highly rated piece of equipment, known for its low noise levels and quick response. The unit puts out 85 Nm of torque and 600 W at peak power. It weighs 2.75 kg (6.1 lb), links to the eBike Flow app, and is backed by a two-year warranty.
The 750 Wh internal battery means you’ll have to remove the motor to travel by air or charge it separately from where the bike is being stored. It’s possible to boost the battery potential to a total of 1000 Wh with Bosch’s bolt-on 250 Wh PowerMore unit for longer rides. The main battery weighs 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) while the range extender is 1.13 kg (3.5 lb).
GeometryThe Shuttle LT comes in four sizes to fit riders from 160-185cm+ (5’3”-6’1”). All sizes use the same rear triangle with short 439mm chainstays. Although it’s impressive that Pivot managed to fit a 29” wheel into that rear triangle and clear the motor, the balance may feel slightly short out back for the two larger frames.
Being an e-enduro bike, the Shuttle LT has angles to match. The 64-degree head tube angle aligns with a non-motorized enduro bike. Increasing the seat tube angle from 76.5 degrees on the size medium frame up to 77 and 77.5 for the large and XL is a wise move to account for higher saddle heights. Aside from the wheel size geometry correcting chip, there are no other adjustments found on the Shuttle LT frame.
Models & Pricing Pivot Shuttle LT Ride SLX/XT: $8,699 USD // Fox 38 Performance Grip fork and Float X Performance shock, Praxis Alloy eCranks, Shimano Deore/SLX/XT shifting, SLX brakes w/Galfer rotors, Pivot alloy handlebar and stem, DT Swiss Hybrid H1900 wheels, Continental Kryptotal Fr & Rr, Soft compound, Enduro casing tires.
Pivot Shuttle LT Pro XO Eagle Transmission: $10,999 USD // Fox 38 Factory Grip X2 fork, Float X Factory shock, Praxis Alloy eCranks, SRAM XO/GX Eagle Transmission shifting, Shimano XT brakes w/Galfer rotors, Pivot carbon handlebar and stem, DT Swiss Hybrid HX1501 wheels, Continental Kryptotal Fr & Rr, Soft compound, Enduro casing tires.
Pivot Shuttle LT Team XX Eagle Transmission: $12,999 USD // Fox 38 Factory Grip X2 fork and Float X2 Factory shock, Praxis Alloy eCranks, SRAM XX Eagle Transmission shifting, Shimano XTR brakes w/Galfer rotors, Pivot carbon handlebar and stem, DT Swiss Hybrid HXC1501 wheels, Continental Kryptotal Fr & Rr, Soft compound, Enduro casing tires.
Upgrades // Bosch PowerMore 250 Wh range extender - $550 USD. Fox Neo Live Valve coil shock - $1,500 USD (Pro and Team models only.)
Old gen 4 motor, non-removable battery, not DH certified, can't run 220 rotors, not really long travel compared to super Enduro bikes, chainstays too short. The old LT did not feel special to ride years ago. What is the USP of this updated bike?
Is it just the AM frame with a different link and shock stroke?
It's a big miss not including the Gen5 though as this brings better control options (extra sensors), quieter, lighter battery and next year it is likely that they will add a torque increase through a software update.
Gen4 is a fine motor and anyone would be happy with it, just that you would now want it to be discounted because it is previous gen.
More importantly, the new gen has 800Wh batteries for ~500g less system weight. So this bike could be lighter, with more range, less noise and more power. That bike might be worth 9k, but definitely not this one. You can basically buy a similarly specced orbea wild 2024 m10 for under 6k right now.
ISO mount limits rotor size to 203mm? Why because no one sells an adapter that fits? You can stack an ISO adapter at 203mm with a Post Mount +20mm and it works just fine. The problem with the E-bike maybe the speed sensor mounting?
Gen 4 motor is a deal breaker at this price when the Gen 5 is out and eliminates a lot of the rattles
It doesnt matter about performance in this case but in the ebike world.... your new bikes MUST come with the latest stuff.
Poor support from shimano in my case aswell...
We have come a long way from EEB's that had a battery strapped to the down tube to go back to an EEB with a battery strapped to the down tube as well as a battery encased in the down tube.
Encased batteries are not the best for some degree of theft protection, charging the battery indoors, keeping the battery indoors over the winter between rides or for the days where you have a couple of hours to ride and want to climb on full Turbo and max out the down laps (lets call them virtual shuttle days), rinse a battery, swap out for battery 2 and go again.
If you have to have an encased battery in the down tube, how about a smaller down tube with a smaller battery in for those eco rides and allow for the bigger battery to be put externally if thats the way you want to go for those shuttle days. (doesnt solve the theft, charging indoors and those super cold winter months storage issues though.
Range extenders are just weird. If you are on an all day epic, just turn the assist down, plus if you are planning to last the duration of 1000Wh without returning to the car, you're going to need the water bottle that your range extender has taken the place of...
"Pivot chose the standard 170mm-travel Fox 38 chassis over the burlier E-bike-rated version."
ridefox.com/products/fox-38-factory-grip-x2?variant=46176274383072
ridefox.com/products/fox-38-factory-emtb-grip-x2
IIRC the 36 e-optimized uses the thicker stanchions that the rhythm/marz lineups use.
On a similar note, I've heard of people reflashing their gen4 CX motors with the CX Race firmware, to get 400% support, as the only difference between the motors (besides the lighter magnesium housing) is the firmware, so, if true, that is another cool example of Bosch not making things needlessly incompatible.
Silent motor
Removable/hot swap-able battery
Weighs 45 lbs or less
Has at least 160mm of rear travel
Adjustable reach headset cups
HT angle adjust
Chainstay length adjustments (445/450/455)
Cable actuated mechanical derailleur.
Until then, I'll be over hear collecting interest.
While on the 36 is both a damper tune and burlier chassis?
I really would place the extender im front of the BB outside the frame if there would be this option and then save the inner for drinking water...
Plus weight down there is
more suitable for riding
"For the OEM market, Fox will offer 2 crown sizes, but the company stresses that there are no performance advantages from one crown to the other, and the choice is purely for aesthetics. A larger crown will be offered for bikes with a larger headtube and chunkier design, such as an eMTB, while a smaller crown is available and looks more at home on a regular enduro bike"
please write "non-removable battery" in the first sentence, or better, in the title..I can stop reading than. Thanks!