160mm fork travel; 140mm rear
Lithe, agile, sharp, fast and fun, the Shadowcat is a trail-carving expression of blazing speed and feline creative mayhem. Pivot’s latest offering capitalizes on the acceleration and responsiveness of 27.5” wheels and acclaimed dw-link suspension to bring to life a bike that offers transformative capability for riders of every stripe.
A new frame that weighs less than our impressively light Trail 429 frame. Heck, this frame weighs only 45 grams more than our featherlight Mach 4SL. We’re replacing the beloved Mach 5.5 with a 140mm ripper of a bike that weighs less than many dedicated XC machines. Super-low standover; small kittens and playful cats rejoice!
Performance That Keeps Up
Live Valve Neo sets itself apart with its ability to default to Firm mode, a capability made possible by Neo’s rapid communication speed. This means you get the benefits of a firmer suspension setting in more situations, enhancing performance whether you’re climbing, traversing, or descending. The system continuously reads the trail and adapts in real-time, so your Pivot bike handles each section with precision and confidence.
Live Valve Neo Introduces Firm Mode Adjust giving the rider the ability to adjust the feel of the closed (Firm) position. This new adjustability allows you to fine-tune the firmness to suit your terrain and preferences. Whether you prefer a nearly locked out setup for racing when the Live Valve is closed, a more forgiving ride over technical roots – or anything in between. Live Valve Neo gives you the ability to adjust the system for your specific needs.
Designed specifically for Trail and Gravity applications, Live Valve Neo is engineered to handle the most demanding conditions. The front bump/pitch sensor, mounted on the fork lower, reads the terrain in real-time and communicates with the shock to ensure seamless transitions between Open and Firm modes. Even at the highest speeds in UCI DH and EDR races, Live Valve Neo acts fast enough to keep you in control, allowing you to push your limits without hesitation.
Incredibly capable dw-Link suspension kinematics allow 140mm of travel to pedal with more snap and climb faster than many 120mm bikes. Serious light weight. Cheetah chasing down an antelope acceleration. The soul of a trail shredder with the legs of Usain Bolt.
We’re your local Pivot shop
Ready to buy? We can get any bike in stock at Pivot in a few days If we don’t already have the model and size you want. Click on the “Select Build"/Size/Color image to configure your bike, then send us the specs using our contact form.
Why buy from us? We offer the same manufacturer pricing as Pivot, plus we do first-class assembly and set-up for you., including
Suspension set-up
Cockpit set-up
Dropper post height
Touchpoint customization
Need more info? Do a deep dive on Pivot’s site, and let us know what you decide. If you want to talk over the options, we’re happy to help you get the bike that’s just right for you.
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