Pivot Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT

Pivot Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT – a lightweight e-mountain bike for demanding trail and all-mountain riding

The Pivot Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT is a modern, lightweight e-mountain bike for riders who want to combine a natural ride feel, high performance, and carefully selected quality components in one package. The updated Bosch SX motor provides responsive extra power precisely when it’s needed, yet the overall setup remains significantly more agile, lighter, and livelier than a traditional full-power e-bike. This makes the Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT an excellent choice for active trail and all-mountain riders looking for a "mid-power" e-bike without compromising on frame, suspension, or drivetrain quality.

Top-tier Fox Factory suspension, a Shimano XT drivetrain, powerful 4-piston XT brakes, and high-quality DT Swiss wheels make this bike an extremely competitive package. The Pivot Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT offers exceptional value for money in its class, as its components are chosen for genuinely demanding mountain biking rather than just to pad out a spec sheet. The result is a high-performance, lightweight pedal-assist trail bike that climbs efficiently, handles technical sections with precision, and retains control even at high speeds.

Pivot Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT – a technically refined, lightweight e-MTB for high-performance riding

The Pivot Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT is designed for riders who value a lightweight e-mountain bike for aggressive trail and all-mountain use. The updated Bosch SX motor makes this bike a highly attractive option for those who want more support than an analog bike, but with a lighter and more natural feel than a heavy, full-power e-MTB. This so-called SL or "mid-power" category has quickly become popular precisely because the bike feels agile, easy to handle, and rewarding for active riding in technical terrain.

Up front, a Fox Factory 36 GRIP2 29” fork with 160 mm of travel and a 44 mm offset delivers precise steering, supple small-bump sensitivity, and stability for high-speed riding. In the rear, a Fox Factory Float X shock rounds out the package, offering efficient pedal support, great mid-stroke platform, and controlled travel through rock gardens, roots, and steeper descents. This suspension setup is perfectly suited for aggressive trail riding, long mountain routes, and all-mountain use, where the bike needs to perform efficiently on climbs and provide confident control on descents.

For the drivetrain, the bike relies on a modern Shimano XT configuration, where the wireless shifter and rear derailleur provide speed, precision, and a clean aesthetic. The Shimano XT 10–51t cassette offers a wide range for steep climbs and fast-paced riding, and the Shimano XT chain completes the durable setup. The 160 mm Praxis eCranks E-MTB 34t crankset was chosen with e-MTB use in mind, supporting efficient power transfer and good ground clearance in technical terrain.

Braking is handled by Shimano XT 4-piston brakes, which offer powerful and easily modulated stopping power in varying conditions. The wheels are DT Swiss M1700s with DT Swiss 350 hubs, a 36t Star Ratchet freewheel, and a 30 mm internal width, making the build reliable, durable, and well-suited for trail riding. As an additional upgrade, DT Swiss XMC 1501 wheels with DT Swiss 240 hubs are available for an extra €1,000, offering a lighter and even more responsive option for riders looking to maximize performance.

Grip and rolling efficiency are built with mountain riding in mind. The 29” x 2.5 / 2.4 Maxxis DHF and DHR WT EXO+ MaxxTerra tires offer excellent traction, good casing support in corners, and reliable protection for demanding trail use. In the cockpit, a Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon handlebar, Phoenix Team Enduro stem, and Phoenix Factory Lock-On grips create a solid, precise, and refined ride feel. The Fox Transfer Factory dropper post adds the finishing touch to the bike's usability, with size-specific travel lengths ensuring a functional fit across all frame sizes.

The Pivot Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT is an excellent choice for the rider seeking a lightweight e-MTB without unnecessary compromises. It is especially well-suited for the active enthusiast and the demanding rider who wants to combine lightness, a modern drivetrain, high-quality suspension, and a competitive component package in one bike. When the goal is to find a high-performance trail and all-mountain e-bike where handling, power, and equipment are genuinely in balance, the Pivot Shuttle SL-AM Pro XT emerges as one of the most exciting options in its class.

Technical Specifications

Frame and Intended Use

• Lightweight e-mountain bike for trail and all-mountain riding

• Mid-power / SL-class e-bike with a natural ride feel

• Updated Bosch SX motor

• Battery capacity: 400 Wh

• Maximum motor power: 600 W

• Maximum motor torque: 60 Nm

Suspension

• Fork: Fox Factory 36 29”, GRIP2, 44 mm offset, 160 mm

• Rear shock: Fox Factory Float X

Drivetrain

• Shifter: Shimano XT

• Rear derailleur: Shimano XT

• Cassette: Shimano XT 10–51t

• Chain: Shimano XT

• Crankset: Praxis eCranks E-MTB, 34T, 160 mm

Brakes

• Shimano XT 4-piston brakes

Wheels and Tires

• Wheels: DT Swiss M1700 / DT Swiss 350 hub / 36t Star Ratchet / 30 mm / 29”

• Wheel option: DT Swiss XMC 1501 / DT Swiss 240 hub / 36t Star Ratchet / 30 mm / 29” (+1000 €)

• Axles: 15x110 front / 12x157 rear

• Tires: Maxxis DHF & DHR 29” x 2.5 / 2.4 WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MaxxTerra

Cockpit

• Handlebar: Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon

• Width:

  • 760 mm (XS)

  • 780 mm (S)

  • 800 mm (M–L)

• Stem: Phoenix Team Enduro

• Grips: Phoenix Factory Lock-On

Dropper Post

• Fox Transfer Factory, 31.6 mm

• 125 mm (XS)

• 150 mm (S)

• 175 mm (M)

• 200 mm (L–XL)