New Pivot Shuttle - EP8 and 726WH Battery

[R120]

New Shuttle:

Pivot Release Updated Shuttle eMTB with EP8 Motor - Pinkbike

Pivot's $11,000 eMTB receives updated geometry and a new motor.

www.pinkbike.com

New Pivot Shuttle Team XTR 2021 with a 726 Wh battery and Shimano EP8 – True to its word?

The new Pivot Shuttle Team XTR gets updated with the new Shimano EP8 motor and a 726 Wh battery. Find out what else is new in our detailed first look.

ebike-mtb.com

 

[Sidepod]

ooooh I do like a Pivot.

 

[mehukatti]

74 degree seat tube angle?? What happened there, it must be an error?

 

[smtkelly]

is it their own brand battery?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

is it their own brand battery?

It’s Darfon and I’m assuming the same as what Pace are using in their new EP8 bike

 

[SquireRides]

'Spensive. I mean the original Shuttle was 'spensive too but seemed ahead of the game with its frame and integrated (but 'external') battery pack. I was lucky enough to ride one for a day on the Long Mynd and it was awesome.

But all bikes have moved forward. And yeah it's still a nice bike but no longer quite a special as their original model.

 

[R120]

I like the way they have integrated the on/off button into the cable clamp on the LHS of the frame.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Darfon battery is the first one on the list. A few brands now using it.

E-bike Battery-All-Battery Pack-DARFON

www.darfon.com

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I like the way they have integrated the on/off button into the cable clamp on the LHS of the frame.

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Neat. But not sure it’s better than it being on the top tube? I guess it saves an extra hole being made!

 

[R120]

No i still think top tube is the best location, just thought it was a neat detail

 

[Sidepod]

UK dealers?

 

[FlowDough]

I like the way they have integrated the on/off button into the cable clamp on the LHS of the frame.

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I'm curious why you would like that over being able to see it while you are sitting on the bike like the Specialized? I don't see any advantage to having it there.

 

[R120]

I'm curious why you would like that over being able to see it while you are sitting on the bike like the Specialized? I don't see any advantage to having it there.

I like the detail, also on a shimano the display tells you iff the bike is on or off, not the switch.

 

[mark.ai]

I like the detail, also on a shimano the display tells you iff the bike is on or off, not the switch.

It's very cool how the other side is the recharge socket too ?

 

[Gary]

Sorry but I just can't get excited about an $11k bike's on off switch location but that charger socket location is next level.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I think I need @Zimmerframe to write the marketing copy for my CHEEB ?

 

[maynard]

Wow . Its got a battery that comes out . If i was in the market for a 25000 dollar bike . I might check this out . People crap on about how expensive spesh bikes are .

 

[Yoak]

Love this bike. I had a Pivot analogue bike and the attention to detail and finish on the body was awesome. It looked almost like new 4 years in. I’m riding Trek (Rail and Slash) now, and the frame looks worn on both after just a year. Would love to afford a Pivot ebike, but I get too good a deal on Trek

 

[maynard]

I shuttle myself cos . Ohh who gives a fuck . You do it cos it's fun . It's like there making excuses for riding the 20000 $ bike . Im shore its an awesome
bike. Crap add . Looks kinda ugly . The guy at the end should say " I shuttle myself cos I can afford it "

 

[Eddy Current]

'Spensive. I mean the original Shuttle was 'spensive too but seemed ahead of the game with its frame and integrated (but 'external') battery pack. I was lucky enough to ride one for a day on the Long Mynd and it was awesome.

But all bikes have moved forward. And yeah it's still a nice bike but no longer quite a special as their original model.

Still a very special ebike. There’s no plenty of sub20kgs ebikes on the market with full power motor even with the 700wh and the 38 i bet is barely over 20kgs, you can choose between 700 600 and 500wh add to that the short chainstays, the superboost axle, the rear suspension, low center of gravity ... but yeah 10k is something im not able to pay for any ebike. But I don’t mind used ones

 

[RickBullotta]

I think I need @Zimmerframe to write the marketing copy for my CHEEB ?

It must be written in "User Manual Chenglish"

 

[Eddy Current]

It must be written in "User Manual Chenglish"

Me can write best than that what time is it my name is boot Paco good afternoon sir ebikes are amazing thank you so much god save the queen angry hungry might may could

And always remember my brother, one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, knick knack, paddy whack, give a dog a bone, two thousand, zero, zero, party, oops! Out of time, my bacon smellin' fine. Shuttle means fun everywhere

 

[R120]

 

[brewoz40]

I dont know, I think they completely missed the mark on this. Geo is outdated, bottom tube is fat and bike is fuggly as hell because of it and way over priced. Nothing about this bike excites me at all. To many other way better options imo!

 

[Elover]

All sounds good, but it has the look of the intense e bike... Pregnant fish style... For this reason im out.... Even if i did have the money ?

 

[Eddy Current]

All sounds good, but it has the look of the intense e bike... Pregnant fish style... For this reason im out.... Even if i did have the money ?

Who care how does it looks if the perfomance is better? Slim battery means higher center of gravity no es bueno mi amigo. I wish more brands do more racing oriented stuff rather than beauty contest ebikes. Fok if it can fit a water bottle, fok range, fok comfy rides and fok 29er trend.

 

[Elover]

But the levo and new marin for example have a great look, large batteries etc. I think e bikes now should be heading towards all the elements. Most people want a nice looking bike, especially when spending a lot of money.

 

[R80]

I’m sure it’s a great bike and all....buts it’s seriously overpriced and uglier than f*ck.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Most companies seem to have tried to go for a visually slimmer down tube, though Pivot have stuck with their signature "Trunk" .. or "Elephants Trunk" in this case.

There are advantages to the design : You can take several spare batteries with you, stored in the spare Trunk space. If you have any left after purchase, you can also store your gold bars in there - one of the reasons they've tried so hard to keep the weight down is so owners can keep their gold with them and not upset the handling too much.

There's also the option of the new 5000wh battery for longer range, and the GT touring version with matching luggage set to store in the trunk.

Rumour has it, with some minor modifications, it can also be used to swallow up lesser bikes on the trails :

 

[smtkelly]

There are advantages to the design : You can take several spare batteries with you, stored in the spare Trunk space.
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Lets not forget somewhere to keep the golf clubs very important for their clients.

In all seriousness the shape doesn't bother me (I love the colour) it does look like the intense. Nor does the price bother me because look at all you get for the weight that's your premium in the current market.

My only issue is the lack of travel but that's a personal preference.

Now if Santa Cruz bullit was in this colour I'd have a hard time resisting.. superficial I know ?