Which Shuttle E-MTB should you choose?
Consider your riding style, which trails you’re dying to explore and how you’re hoping an E-MTB will enhance your rides when weighing up which model will be right for you. Are you looking to ride further than ever? Do you want more energy to tackle downhills, or are you craving a natural ride feel combined with the chance to push past your limits?
Any Shuttle will be a quality bike, as their technology, geometry and suspension design are all shared from the brand’s analogue bikes. You can therefore expect a smooth ride and trust that your bike won’t squat at speed, even with the added power of the drive unit, thanks to Pivot’s accomplished dw-link® suspension.
You can also look forward to riding an E-MTB with one of the lowest weight-to-power ratios in the business, and thus better climbing, acceleration and handling, thanks to Pivot’s Hollow Core Carbon Moulding process. Meanwhile, custom tuning according to frame size ensures every rider experiences the same benefits and enjoys a perfect fit.
Read on to find out the differences within the range and select the bike for you.
Shuttle LT
Wheel size: 29"/27/5"
Travel: 170mm front, 160mm rear
Drive Unit: Bosch Performance CX Race Limited Edition
Weight: 23-25kg
This full-power E-Bike is made to be able to handle rough terrain and take the place of a park lift or shuttle run in getting you up the toughest enduro climbs. With 170mm of front suspension and 160mm of rear, it’s ready for gnarly ground, even without the impressive power of the Bosch Performance CX Race Limited Edition drive unit.
The battery, meanwhile, offers 750Wh to ensure you can really make the most of your day in the bike park, while geometry that emulates the formidable Firebird will give you efficiency on climbs, coupled with precision, control and power on your descent.
Opt for this enduro bike, with optional mullet setup, if you’re looking for long travel and full power assistance with the confidence and performance to dominate on any trail.
Shuttle AM
Wheel size: 29"
Travel: 160mm front, 150mm rear
Drive Unit: Bosch's Gen 5 Performance Line CX (Ride) and CX Race Motors (Pro & Team)
Weight: 21.5- 23kg
The Shuttle AM may have marginally less travel than the LT, at 160mm front and 150mm rear, but it makes up for this with an even more powerful drive unit, the Bosch Gen 5 Performance Line CX or CX Race, and a longer-range, 800Wh battery.
It climbs and descends with some serious punch, while being impressively responsive. It also has a new mode that adapts in real time to your pedal input and trail conditions, delivering precisely the right injection of power, exactly when you most need it.
Lighter than the LT and an all-mountain all-rounder, the Shuttle AM, with its balanced riding position, is for you if you want to ride any trail you fancy in admirable comfort.
Shuttle sl/am
Wheel size: 29”, excepting XS size, which is 29”/27.5”
Travel: 160mm front, 150mm rear
Drive Unit: Bosch Performance Line SX
Weight: 18.5-20kg
The SL/AM combines the low weight of the Shuttle SL and the all-mountain capability of the Shuttle AM with enough power to take on serious climbs. The Bosch Performance Line SX drive offers 600 watts of maximum power, though it’s best at short, sharp bursts.
Delivering the confidence of a big bike with the agility to handle tight lines, this light model will feel like it doesn’t have a motor, until you need that extra pop. It’s also comfortable, with a lofty 160mm of front and 150mm of rear travel to smooth the way.
Choose it if you’re looking for a playful, agile and responsive E-MTB that will let you explore technical, flowing trails or enjoy practicing those enduro laps over and over.