luke-badger

Want to turn heads on the Trial? Pivot Switchblade Dream Build This isn’t a bike – it’s a build statement. Every component was chosen for performance and durability, finished with a pro-level Cerakote coating that turns heads everywhere it goes. Brands backed this build. Chris Cocalis himself messaged me during the process. Find another one like it – you won’t. Pinkbike article on this DREAM BIKE BUILD: www.pinkbike.com/u/luke-badger/blog/is-this-all-a-dream-pivot-switchblade-dream-build.html Long story short summer 2024 I went all in on a dream build, on a bike that is truly special for many reasons, the Pivot Switchblade. Brands got involved to support me with this awesome build to make something truly special. JWS Cerakote custom coated the bike, forks and cascade link not only giving these parts an incredible finish, but also incredible protection (research "Cerakote"). Cerakote is very expensive BTW, coating a MTB frame costs £1000-£4000 I added the cascade link to increase the rear from 142mm to 150mm and I slackened the head tube angle to 65 degrees using the Works Components Angle Adjust Headset making the bike more aggressive, which eats those hucks to flat, and for sure inspires confidence when things get steeper. This bike is dripping with mouth watering top spec components, custom decals, custom coated frame/forks and the best part of it is, the bike has only been ridden a few times since the build took place, so you have the chance to own the bike in the exact condition you see in the photos. I had big plans for this bike as it really was designed as my trail smashing enduro rig, BUT my business took off shortly after and I simply have not had the time to ride this bike. It's an absolutely sin to have such a special bike sat covered up in my home and not be ridden as it was designed to, hence the bike being put up for sale. I really thought I'd have had time to get out this summer and do some bike trips but I didn't do one single ride on this incredible bike :-/ I documented the whole build and created an article here on pink bike, Chris Cocalis the founder of Pivot even reached out to me during the build to share his stoke on the project, he answered my questions about the Switchblade which he designed which is all included in the article here: www.pinkbike.com/u/luke-badger/blog/is-this-all-a-dream-pivot-switchblade-dream-build.html Specs: - Frame + Forks professionally custom coated with incredibly durable specialist Cerakote Coating - Hope Tech 4 V4 - Hope Tech Vented Rotors - Hope Pro 5 Hubs - Hope Crankset - Cardertech TwoTwelve - The Renthal Fatbar35 - Works Components - Cascade link - Renthal Apex35 40mm Stem - Continental Kryptotal Fr & Rr tyres (like new) - Fox Factory Float x (recently serviced and tune by Sprung Suspension) - Fox Factory 36 Forks - Custom coated + custom professional decals (recently serviced and tune by Sprung Suspension) - Fox Transfer Dropper Post - Kashima) - SDG's Bel-Air V3 (most comfortable seat I have ever used!!!) - Shimano XT Drive Train - DT Swiss XM 481 - Wolf Tooth Components Dropper lever - Works Components Angle Adjust Headset (66 to 65) - Frame Ride Wrap Protected Tech info on Geo Adjustments made: Installing a Cascade link onto the Switchblade has provided a progression increase to 31% compared with the stock link at 25%. The BB is lowered by 2mm and increases the rear travel from 142mm to 150mm. Added together with the headset angle adjust the bike has morphed into a more aggressive and capable trail bike which gives me more confidence when the terrain gets faster and rougher, added with more bottom out resistance for when hucks to flat are on the menu. Sprung Suspension (Instagram/google them) have worked magic on the entire suspension system, again this is covered in the video found in the article, giving you peace of mind the bike is professionally set-up and ready to go. This is a once in a lifetime kind of bike, I'm asking a very sensible price for a bike worth considerably more, and I'm not interested in silly offers, I'll happily keep it as a work of art. Thanks for stopping by Luke