Pivot Shuttle AM Review

The new Pivot Shuttle AM may seem unremarkable at first glance – but a closer look at the specs might surprise you: 800-Wh battery, Bosch Performance CX Race motor, and yet under 22 kg. An e-enduro that defies weight classes and sets new standards.

The DW-Link rear suspension kicks off with an extremely high leverage ratio of over 3 – this keeps the bike high in its travel and translates the rider’s input very directly. It’s a joy particularly on flowy trails with berms. The Pivot Shuttle AM is one of the very few e-bikes that provides a lively character and fun even on flat, flowy trails. Many other e-bikes kill the riding pleasure in such situations with excessive weight and a too-soft suspension in the upper travel range.

The 150 mm of rear travel remains plush in the mid-stroke without bottoming out on hard hits. The rear brake doesn’t affect the rear suspension, and the high bottom bracket prevents pedal strikes even on technical uphills.

Pivot accomplishes what no manufacturer has managed until now: The Americans combine an 800-Wh battery, permanently integrated into the downtube, with only 21.7 kg total weight (without pedals) in the top model. The Pro model comes in at around 22.7 kg, and even the most affordable Ride model remains under 24 kg with an aluminum rear triangle.

This places the Shuttle AM in weight categories previously only reached by models with a DJI motor or a 1-kilo lighter 600-Wh battery. All this with full Bosch power and 160 mm of fork travel. Let the development continue in this direction. To keep the frame as light as possible, the battery is permanently integrated. A quick battery swap has fallen victim to the lightweight design.

Technically almost identical to the CX Gen 5, the Race motor saves about 100 g thanks to its titanium axle and ceramic bearings. The maximum power specifications are identical (750 W / 100 Nm), but the power delivery is more aggressive. Even with minimal rider input, you get full thrust – perfect for fast gravel climbs, though sometimes too snappy in technical terrain.

Tip: The Bosch Flow App allows you to tame the dynamics and maximize torque and maximum power in EMTB+ mode – ideal for slippery trails.

Pivot is known for its attention to detail. The Americans make no compromises and aren’t afraid to deviate from industry standards in pursuit of the technically perfect solution. The best example of this is the 157 mm wide Superboost rear triangle, but we’ve found other exciting details as well.

The Pivot Shuttle AM is the counterpart to the Shuttle LT, which we tested earlier this year. While the heavier enduro with more travel craves gnarly trails and gets bored elsewhere, the AM version of the Shuttle is much more versatile.

Thanks to its low weight and excellent rear suspension that sits relatively high in its travel, the bike is already fun on flowy, flat trails. The high bottom bracket allows you to pedal everywhere without striking the pedals. The seating position doesn’t strain you but is on the sporty side. The Pivot Shuttle AM is a bike that wants to move forward.

It’s only in really rough, alpine terrain that you notice the bottom bracket sits a bit higher than on many other bikes in this travel class. When it gets steep, the Shuttle AM doesn’t hit its limits directly but requires a precise hand in steering. It becomes clear: The Shuttle AM is more of an all-rounder than a shred-only bike. If you’re looking for an absolute shredder, you’ll find it in the Pivot Shuttle LT. For ultra-lightweight construction, there’s the Pivot Shuttle SL.