First look at the UPDATED Pivot Switchblade!

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I want to give a BIG shoutout to my MTB industry partners! First up, while not a Pivot dealer, Jenson USA is a big supporter of my efforts. Help support my channel by doing your shopping via this affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/JensonUSA2022JKW

Big thanks to Industry Nine in their support with more amazing Enduro 315 Carbon wheels for 2022. Check out what they offer thru this link over to their page at Jenson USA: https://bit.ly/IndustryNine2022JKW (affiliate link)

Finally, I have HUGE trust in my PNW Components 35mm diameter Range bars and stem, and LOVE having a full 200mm drop with my Loam dropper post. A big thanks to PNW Components for their support in 2022! Check out the PNW cockpit items here: https://bit.ly/PNWComponents2022JKW (affiliate link)

I installed Maxxis Double Down tires, you can find them here:
https://bit.ly/MaxxisAssegaiDDJKW
https://bit.ly/MaxxisAggressorDDJKW

In this video, I compare the Pivot Switchblade to the following bikes:
https://bit.ly/RipmoAF2022jkw
https://bit.ly/YetiSB130CLR2022JKW
https://bit.ly/EvilOffering2022jkw
https://bit.ly/OrbeaOccamLT2022jkw

The black pants/red jersey combo is from 7Mesh:
https://bit.ly/7MeshGlidepathPantJKW
https://bit.ly/7MeshGryphonJKW

Did you know I post a new riding tutorial every month? These are ONLY posted to my Patreon page, so join now to see these rad videos! Here’s the full list of my riding tutorials posted through March 2022:

How to LEAN in corners:   / how-to-lean-in-63176556  
How to Ride Light on the Bike:   / how-to-ride-on-61941975  
Riding technique differences between hardtails and full suspension:   / 60435182  
How to rut track:   / 59366938  
5 tips to make flat trails more fun:   / 58058983  
5 tips to improve bike control and balance:   / 56839920  
How to levitate out of corners:   / 55607066  
Three simple cornering tips:   / 54371316  
How (and when) to rock roll or drop:   / 53126562  
How to jump with fluidity- and not DEAD SAILER!   / 51914476  
How to Lanual:   / 50695443  
How to climb ledges without a bunny hop:   / 49476021  
Which brake to use when:   / which-brake-to-48108425  
Different bikes, different riding techniques:   / 46925782  
How to ride FLAT PEDALS through the ROCKS:   / how-to-ride-flat-45662347  
How to ride wet roots and steep chutes:   / 44507851  
How to ride with style:   / how-to-ride-with-43349450  
How to jump for height vs distance:   / 42202183  
Common manual questions answered:   / 41006264  
How to land jumps:   / 39928153  
My 3 favorite skills drills:   / if-i-could-only-38809964  
How to manual:   / how-to-manual-37684861  
Cutty:   / 36579859  
Manual a berm:   / 35496772  
How to ride in Sedona:   / 34436065  
Switchbacks:   / 3-ways-to-33345804  
Nosewheelie:   / 32742504  
Bump jump:   / 31881231  
Trials basics for trail riders:   / 31145344  
Tight berms:   / 30389457  
Aggressive braking:   / 29579507  
Confidence for mountain biking:   / 28817411  
Cornering:   / 27981205  
Flowing/pumping down the trail:   / 27288868  
Stoppie through turns:   / 26296762  
Technical climbing:   / 25234847  
Boost jumps:   / 24161821  
Bunnyhop:   / 23396959  
Utilizing the wheelie on the trail:   / 23017910  
How to wheelie:   / 21879606