Lightweight Full Suspension All-Mountain Bike for Trail Riding

Pivot Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT – Blue Neptune

The Pivot Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT is a full-power electric mountain bike designed for riders who want confident climbing ability without giving up aggressive trail performance. Its carbon frame, DW-Link suspension, Bosch drive system, and 160 mm front travel create a capable platform for technical singletrack, steep climbs, rocky descents, and long all-mountain rides.

Finished in Blue Neptune, the Shuttle AM combines a 148 mm rear / 160 mm front suspension package with a Shimano SLX/XT 12-speed drivetrain, four-piston hydraulic brakes, and wide Maxxis tires. The result is a balanced e-MTB that is built to handle demanding terrain while remaining versatile enough for everyday trail riding.

Key Features

• Hollow Core carbon frame for a lightweight, stiff, and responsive chassis

• DW-Link suspension platform with 148 mm of rear travel

• FOX Performance 36 29-inch fork with 160 mm travel

• FOX Performance Float X rear shock

• Bosch Performance CX Race drive system

• 750 Wh integrated Bosch battery

• Up to 85 Nm of motor torque

• Shimano XT rear derailleur with SLX shifter

• 12-speed Shimano drivetrain with 10–51T cassette

• Shimano SLX M7120 four-piston hydraulic brakes

• Newmen Performance 29-inch alloy wheels

• Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II tire combination

• Adjustable flip-chip geometry

• Mullet-compatible frame

• Dropper seatpost

• Internal cable routing through Pivot's Cable Port System

• Water-bottle clearance on all frame sizes

Carbon Frame and DW-Link Suspension

At the heart of the Shuttle AM is Pivot's carbon frame, designed around the company's DW-Link suspension system. The suspension layout is intended to provide efficient power transfer while maintaining traction when climbing and controlled movement when descending.

The frame provides approximately 148 mm of rear-wheel travel, paired with a 160 mm front fork. This combination gives the Shuttle AM enough suspension capability for rough and technical trails while retaining a responsive feel when pedaling.

Pivot also incorporates molded frame protection around vulnerable areas and full internal cable routing to help keep the bike clean and protect the cables from trail debris.

FOX Performance 36 Fork

The front suspension is handled by a FOX Performance 36 29-inch fork with:

• 160 mm travel

• 44 mm offset

• GRIP damper

• Air spring

• 36 mm chassis

The 36 mm chassis provides the stiffness expected from a long-travel e-MTB, while the 160 mm travel helps absorb larger impacts and maintain front-wheel control on technical terrain.

FOX Performance Float X Rear Shock

The FOX Performance Float X rear shock controls the Shuttle AM's 148 mm rear suspension.

Its design complements the DW-Link suspension platform by providing controlled compression and rebound characteristics over changing terrain. This helps the bike remain composed through rough descents while retaining useful support when climbing and accelerating.

Bosch Performance CX Race Drive System

The Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT is equipped with the Bosch Performance CX Race Edition drive system in the documented 2024/2025 configuration.

The system provides up to 85 Nm of torque and delivers strong pedal assistance for steep climbs and technical terrain. Bosch's eBike Flow ecosystem also allows riders to configure and monitor supported drive-system functions.

The motor is integrated into the frame rather than treated as an add-on system, helping maintain the Shuttle AM's clean appearance and centralized weight distribution.

Bosch Drive-System Highlights

• Performance CX Race Edition motor

• Up to 85 Nm maximum torque

• Integrated drive system

• Wireless Bosch Remote

• Integrated power and mode display

• Wheel-mounted speed sensor

• Bosch eBike Flow connectivity

• Compatible with Bosch PowerMore 250 Wh range extender on compatible configurations

750 Wh Integrated Battery

The documented Ride SLX/XT configuration uses a 750 Wh Bosch battery. The battery is integrated into the frame to maintain a clean appearance and keep the system's weight centralized.

The large-capacity battery is particularly useful for extended mountain rides where repeated climbs and high-assistance riding can consume significant energy. Pivot's technical documentation also confirms that the Shuttle AM platform was offered with different battery capacities depending on build level and market, so the exact battery should be checked against the specific production-year bike when listing inventory.

Shimano SLX/XT 12-Speed Drivetrain

The Ride SLX/XT build combines components from Shimano's XT and SLX groupsets.

An XT M8100 SGS 12-speed rear derailleur handles shifting, while the SLX M7100 I-SPEC EV shifter provides the handlebar control. The drivetrain uses a 10–51T Shimano Deore M6100 cassette, giving the rider a wide climbing range without sacrificing useful higher gears for faster sections of trail.

Drivetrain Specifications

• Shimano XT M8100 SGS 12-speed rear derailleur

• Shimano SLX M7100 I-SPEC EV 12-speed shifter

• Shimano Deore M6100 10–51T cassette

• Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed chain

• Praxis Alloy eCranks E-MTB

• 34T chainring

• 160 mm crank length

The 51-tooth largest sprocket provides a low climbing gear that works well with the bike's powerful Bosch motor on steep gradients.

Shimano SLX Four-Piston Brakes

For braking, the Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT uses Shimano SLX M7120 four-piston hydraulic disc brakes.

The documented configuration uses 203 mm Shimano Deore CenterLock rotors, providing substantial stopping power for the bike's long-travel chassis and higher speeds associated with mountain e-bike riding.

Four-piston calipers also provide useful modulation and heat management during extended descents.

Newmen Performance 29-Inch Wheels

The bike rolls on Newmen Performance 29-inch alloy wheels with a 30 mm internal rim width.

The documented wheel configuration includes:

• 29-inch wheels

• 30 mm rim width

• 15 x 110 mm front axle

• 12 x 157 mm rear axle

This wheel format provides a stable platform for the Shuttle AM's wide tires and helps the bike carry momentum through rough sections of trail.

Maxxis Minion Tires

The Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT uses an aggressive Maxxis tire combination:

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF — 29 x 2.5 in. WT
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II — 29 x 2.4 in. WT

Both are documented with TR, 3C, EXO+, and MaxxTerra specifications.

The DHF is designed to provide confident steering and cornering traction, while the DHR II focuses on braking grip and rear-wheel control.

Adjustable Geometry and Mullet Compatibility

The Shuttle AM features a flip-chip upper-link mount, allowing the rider to adjust the bike's geometry.

The frame can also be configured as a mullet bike, using a 29-inch front wheel and a smaller rear wheel where the appropriate configuration is used. Pivot designed this flexibility to let riders tailor handling characteristics to different terrain and riding preferences.

Dropper Seatpost

A dropper seatpost comes standard on the Ride SLX/XT build. The documented specification identifies the SDG Tellis.

A dropper allows the saddle to be lowered from the handlebar before a descent, giving the rider greater freedom of movement and making it easier to position the bike on steep or technical terrain.

Cockpit

The Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT uses Pivot's Phoenix cockpit components, including:

• Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum handlebar

• 780 mm width on Small/Medium

• 800 mm width on Large/XL

• Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail stem

• 45 mm stem length

• Phoenix Factory Lock-On grips

The size-specific handlebar width helps maintain appropriate proportions across the available frame sizes.

Technical Specifications

The core Ride SLX/XT specifications above are supported by detailed 2024/2025 build records. Pivot's technical documentation confirms that battery and drive-system configurations can vary by build level and market, so the actual bike's model-year specification should take priority for inventory-specific listings.

Available Sizes

The Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT is offered in:

• Small (SM)

• Medium (MD)

• Large (LG)

• Extra Large (XL)

Pivot's documented sizing covers a broad range of rider heights, with component dimensions such as handlebar width changing according to frame size.

Recommended Uses

The Pivot Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT is well suited for:

• All-mountain riding

• Enduro-style riding

• Technical singletrack

• Steep climbs

• Rocky and root-filled trails

• Long-distance mountain rides

• Fast and technical descents

• Aggressive trail riding

• Riders seeking a full-power e-MTB

Why Choose the Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT?

The Pivot Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT – Blue Neptune brings together a capable carbon chassis, long-travel suspension, powerful Bosch assistance, and a practical Shimano drivetrain.

Its 148/160 mm suspension layout gives the bike enough capability for demanding descents, while the Bosch Performance CX Race drive system and 10–51T cassette make steep climbs much more manageable. The flip-chip and mullet-compatible frame add another level of versatility, allowing riders to tune the bike's handling to suit their terrain and preferences.

For riders looking for a high-performance full-power e-MTB with an all-mountain focus, the Shuttle AM Ride SLX/XT offers a well-rounded combination of climbing power, suspension control, braking performance, and trail-focused handling.

Package Contents

The documented bike configuration includes:

• Pivot Shuttle AM carbon frame

• FOX Performance 36 160 mm fork

• FOX Performance Float X rear shock

• Bosch Performance CX Race drive system

• Bosch integrated battery

• Shimano XT M8100 12-speed rear derailleur

• Shimano SLX M7100 12-speed shifter

• Shimano Deore 10–51T cassette

• Praxis E-MTB crankset

• Shimano SLX M7120 four-piston brakes

• Newmen Performance 29-inch wheelset

• Maxxis Minion DHF front tire

• Maxxis Minion DHR II rear tire

• SDG Tellis dropper seatpost

• Phoenix cockpit components

• Phoenix Factory Lock-On grips

Specification note: Pivot's Shuttle AM platform has had specification changes between model years and build levels. In particular, battery capacity and Bosch drive-unit details can differ between Ride, Pro, and Team versions. The specifications above are based on the documented Ride SLX/XT Blue Neptune configuration rather than the newer Shuttle AM Gen 2 platform.