This or That: Yeti LTe or Pivot Shuttle LT?

[B-man]

That’s correct. I’m not talking about the full power motor, just the speed limitation. All of the Levo 4’s have class 3 mode.

Having said all that, I’m aware that it’s silly to be buying a $10k+ bike and then complain about an extra $300 for more top speed.

Except the $300 piece voids warranty. I didnt know they make a derestricter for the new smart Bosch.

Im with you on this. The Levo is awesome with the class 3 option.

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

I would be 100% all-in on the Yeti.

Why?

The colour.

I don't know enough about anything else to have a better reason

 

[DaveGo]

I have the yeti. Superb bike. It’s silent. You hear nothing! Only the wheels.

With all the adjustments especially on the seattube I have fear creaking cannoccur.

The suspension of the yeti is the most best thing. It is what makes the bike really shine. It is plush but also hast enough resistance in the chunk so you don*t flip through. Also settings from yeti website are on point. Adjusted and it worked. No fiddling around.

 

[Powerslider]

I know the Yeti's Sixfinity suspension is awesome, but I must say I'm surprised the Pivot's CX Race motor and Podium fork isn't more appealing.

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

I know the Yeti's Sixfinity suspension is awesome, but I must say I'm surprised the Pivot's CX Race motor and Podium fork isn't more appealing.

Is it available in Yeti blue? If it is, that will make the choice a lot harder for me.

Edit:
It's close but it's still not quite the right shade for me:

 

[DaveGo]

I know the Yeti's Sixfinity suspension is awesome, but I must say I'm surprised the Pivot's CX Race motor and Podium fork isn't more appealing.

You can get with good discount already cx race podium on yeti lte t4

 

[Powerslider]

You can get with good discount already cx race podium on yeti lte t4

Maybe, but since discounts are fluid and regional I feel we should only consider these two specific bikes.

 

[RustyIron]

Not many trails really let you open it up because they are too rocky but there are enough…
I’m probably making too big of a deal about the speed limitation but here we are.

Yeah, that's been my Vegas experience. My speed is generally limited by my aversion to blood.

 

[ottoshape]

I’m probably making too big of a deal about the speed limitation but here we are.

Not IMHO. Some say it's dangerous with the sub-20mph cutoff and I can see situations where it definitely would be.

 

[cabbynate]

You are comparing a 6-bar Yeti with Horst Link with a 4-bar Pivot with a unified rear triangle. They will ride differently. You didn't share your proclivities as to why just these two bikes, but I would compare the kinematic graphs graphs at least and focus and compare the geos to that best hew closer to your own preferences. I have a clear bias towards the Yeti because of it's suspension, since it has the kinematics that I prefer (no excess anti-squat and lower AR to keep things active under braking). But then again, that Podium seems compelling.

Dose the Yeti have DW Link rear suspension like the Pivot?

 

[slickrock]

Dose the Yeti have DW Link rear suspension like the Pivot?

No. Yet uses an in-house six-bar linkage suspension called Sixfinity. The DW4 link in the Pivot is a four-bar linkage more similar to a VPP suspension than say a four bar Horst Link suspension. It's worth noting that Weagle has his own more capable 6-bar suspension (DW6) includes a Horst Link, which can be seen on Atherton A-Series frame's and Pivot's own downhill bike. As suspension travel gets longer, 6-links give more independent control over anti-squat/rise and more nuanced ICT position and dynamics. The Sixfinity is even more distinct in that has link that reverses direction at an inflection point that you can see reversing a bit past mid-stroke - converting a 100% anti-squat suspension in favor of super active suspension, like the Horst Link bikes of yore, with like 60% anti-rise for reduced brake jack. About the closest suspension to Sixfinity is the Felt Equilink in the late aughts.

 

[SparkyinCali]

Been debating these two bike this weekend in either the t4 or team trim. Same price and pretty much same components..Rear suspension design is about the only real difference between the two. I also like where the charging port is on the Pivot since I will most likely be running the powermore as well. Both are in stock nearby, but I think only the Yeti can be rented as a demo.