...my understanding Rob, and you would certainly know more about this than I would, is that when Pivot specs a Carbon frame, it's a higher grade of Carbon, and 100% carbon, where other manufacturers use a blend of carbon and other materials to keep costs down...
Is there any truth in that? Or...
... they are one of the nicest bikes out there... the fit and finish is 2nd to none, and the geo is spot on. I put Pivot and Santa Cruz in the same category. MAYBE Yeti...
I was on an SL, ans LOVED that bike, but wanted a touch more travel. The fit and finish of a Pivot are 2nd to none, and it rides like it's on rails! I do like the quietness of the Fazua over the Sx, but that's the only small flaw I've found!
I rode the AM with the Race motor, and what a Giggle it was! Fast AF! I didn't like the motor noise, personally, and that's whats keeping me from going that route.
Love my SL, but ordered the SL AM hoping the SX is quiet...
Ace
I was told full power, 40lbs, launch on the 20th...
...I would be fine with the SX personally, but I wonder if they are launching a new race version that is lighter than the Sx? Either way, looks like a bike I will have in the garage sooner than later!
Ace