Shadowcat SLX/XT

Description

NOT AS SWEET AS IT LOOKS

The Firebird’s Hollow Core carbon construction cleanly disguises its psychotic side with a taut, sturdy, deceptively lightweight frame that calmly gets you out of the most gripped situations, Super-capable suspension, planted handling, perfectly selected components, shaken, not stirred; the cocktail mix for blazing speed. Drink up!

PRODUCT DETAILS

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• Pivot’s full carbon frame feature size-specific ride tuning, leading edge carbon fiber materials and Pivot's proprietary hollow core molding technology to ensure that every rider from 5’2” to 6’9” has a bike that feels perfect and performs at the optimum level for their size.
• Long-and-low geometry for a confident, and size specific chainstay lengths refine the EWS Podium performance for different sized riders.
• Phoenix DH-inspired longer dw-link® maximizes the Firebird’s rearward wheel-path for erasing square edge bumps and maximizing control.
• 165mm of supple-yet-efficient dw-link™ suspension travel featuring a vertically mounted trunnion metric coil-over or air shocks combined with 170mm front travel for unrivaled suspension performance.
• Equipped with a 44mm offset 170mm-travel Fox Factory and Performance Series 38 FIT Grip2 forks.
• Ultra-adjustable Fox Float X2, Float X, Live Valve, and DHX2 coil rear shock options.
• Compatible with both 29” and 27.5” wheel sizes without compromise thanks to the adjustable geometry for 29” 27.5” or MX wheel setups.

• Fits tires up to 29x2.6” or 27.5x2.8” wide.
• 12 x 157mm Super Boost Plus rear spacing adds stiffness and control.
• 31.6mm size seatpost match with the Firebird’s short seat tube with deep insertions for longer travel posts.
• Featuring the easy to find UDH rear derailleur hanger for peace of mind when traveling the world.
• 1.5” headtube provides increased front-end stiffness and tracking.
• Hassle-free, full-length, internal cable routing.
• All sizes fit a water bottle inside the front triangle.
• Pivot Tool Dock system compatible with mounts under the top tube and integrated into the underside of the frame.
• Custom tuned Fox Live Valve builds allow for layers of tuning to allow for a plusher than plush feel unmatched by any other suspension setup.
• Adjustable geometry with a flip chip upper link mount.