WHAT MOTOR DOES THE PIVOT SHUTTLE AMP'D HAVE, AND HOW MUCH POWER DOES IT PRODUCE?
Pivot has spec'ed the Avinox M2S drive unit on the Shuttle AMP'd, which produces a butt-puckering 1300 watts of peak power and a tire-smooshing 130Nm of torque as standard. The Avinox drive unit weighs in at 5.7lbs (2.6kg) and packs an extra bit of punch with the 150Nm, 60-second Boost button.
When the drive unit produces that much power, control is vital, and we look forward to finding the limitations of what is rideable at full power, and where our happy spot will land. But thanks to Avinox's app and the touchscreen OLED display, fine-tuning your eBike and taking advantage of the integrated traction control will be easy.
The Shuttle AMP'd comes with an 800Wh battery that weighs 8.24lbs (3.74kg) and is fixed in the downtube. Pivot ships the Pro and Team build bikes with Avinox's 508W fast charger, which allows for insanely quick top-offs for those looking for a mid-ride bump, or those eBikers who forget the golden rule of "Always plug your bike in when you're done riding."
HOW FAST DOES THE AVINOX BATTERY RECHARGE?
Charging times depend on which charger is used; the temperature of the battery, and the state of the battery. According to Avinox, the 12-amp fast charger can charge 0-75% in about 90 minutes, and produce a full charge in less than 3 hours. The standard 4-amp charger does the same work in about 4 hours and less than 6 hours, respectively.
AVINOX FEATURES AND INTEGRATIONS
There is a host of features found in the touchscreen OLED display and Avinox app. The standard tuning, power, sensitivity, and overrun aspects are all there, as well as other useful bits. Smoothshift is one that aggressive shifters may appreciate, as it helps to offset the massive power and torque that can wreak havoc on drivetrain components by reducing power momentarily for easier shifts while pedaling.
Pivot has routed the connection between the SRAM AXS derailleur and the battery internally, meaning there are no more dead derailleur batteries in your future! This direct wire solution also helps with communication between motor and derailleur, for improved shift performance and shifting without pedaling.
Riders will find a USB-C port above the touchscreen to charge personal devices. If you’re regularly riding in the dark or want a bit of safety on the way to and from the trails, riders can take advantage of the clean setup of the integrated headlight that plugs directly into the open port of the Avinox system and mounts via a stem-mounted solution for a clean cockpit.
PIVOT SHUTTLE AMP’D FRAME TUNING
As we’d expect from a fancy new Pivot eMTB, the Shuttle AMP’d features size-specific engineering to maximize the strength-to-weight ratio of each frame. Not only do the S-XL sizes receive tuned tubing profiles to maintain the same stiffness, but there’s a dedicated XS frame with full size battery to give shorter riders the same performance, with MX wheels only.
DW LINK REMAINS
The Shuttle Amp’d has a 150mm rear end, which is paired with a 160mm fork. Like other Pivot frames, they use DW-Link suspension to give a supportive feel for delivering all that power, while also allowing riders to push hard on the descents. For the suspension nerds, Pivot suggests 16.5mm of sag, or 30% to get started on setting up your ride.
ADJUSTABLE GEOMETRY
The Pivot Shuttle AMP’d isn’t quite as packed full of adjustment as the recently released Shuttle LT, but it does still offer the ability to run either MX or dual-29” wheels, as well as a High and Low geometry flip chip position. Small riders can rejoice that an XS will be available, though it can only accommodate a 27.5” rear wheel.
The Pivot Shuttle AMP’d shares similar geometry to the Shuttle AM, but with a slight push towards descending stability and confidence, with a slightly lower bottom bracket and slacker head tube angle.
BUILDS AND OPTIONS
Whether you’re going with a Fox or RockShox build, you’ll be getting the latest, model year 2027 goodies on the Shuttle AMP’d. No doubt these squishy bits will help make Pivot’s latest full-power eMTB a treat on the trail. Pivot specs all builds with air shocks as the spring curve is optimized for an air shock, but the progressive design will accommodate coil shocks happily, too. Compared with the Shuttle AM, the travel is the same, but build kits tend toward the more aggressive, gravity side of the spectrum.
TEAM XX EAGLE TRANSMISSION
MSRP: $14,499
Shock: Fox Factory Float X
Fork: Fox Factory 38 29”, 44mm offset, GRIP X2 – 160mm
Headset: Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge
Derailleur: Sram XX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed
Shifter: Sram AXS Pod Controller
Cassette: Sram XX 1297 Eagle Transmission 10 -52t
Chain: Sram XX Eagle Flattop 12-Speed
Crankset: Praxis Carbon eCranks E-MTB 34t – 155mm
Brakes: Sram Maven Ultimate 4-piston
Rotors: Sram HS2 6 bolt | F – 200mm / R – 200mm
Drive Unit: Avinox M2S
Battery: Avinox 800Wh
Display: Avinox OLED Control Display w/ L/R Remotes
Charger: Avinox 508W Fast Charger
Handlebar: Phoenix Team Carbon
Grips: Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Stem: Phoenix Team Enduro V2
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb V2
Saddle: Pivot Team E-Bike
Wheels: DT Swiss Hybrid HXC1501 Carbon
Front Tire: Continental Kryptotal-F 29” x 2.4”
Rear Tire: Continental Kryptotal-R 27.5” x 2.6”
PRO X0 EAGLE TRANSMISSION
MSRP: $11,999
Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Fork: RockShox Zeb Ultimate 29”, 44mm offset, 160mm
Headset: Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge
Derailleur: Sram X0 Eagle Transmission 12-Speed
Shifter: Sram AXS Pod Controller
Cassette: Sram GX 1275 Eagle Transmission 10 -52t
Chain: Sram X0 Eagle Flattop 12-Speed
Crankset: Praxis Alloy eCranks E-MTB 34t – 155mm
Brakes: Sram Maven Silver 4-piston
Rotors: Sram HS2 6 bolt | F – 200mm / R – 200mm
Drive Unit: Avinox M2S
Battery: Avinox 800Wh
Display: Avinox OLED Control Display w/ L/R Remotes
Charger: Avinox 508W Fast Charger
Handlebar: Phoenix Team Carbon
Grips: Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Stem: Phoenix Team Enduro V2
Seatpost: OneUp Dropper V3
Saddle: Pivot Team E-Bike
Wheels: DT Swiss Hybrid HX1501
Front Tire: Continental Kryptotal-F 29” x 2.4”
Rear Tire: Continental Kryptotal-R 27.5” x 2.6”
RIDE GX EAGLE TRANSMISSION
MSRP: $9,499
Shock: Fox Performance Float X
Fork: Fox Performance 38 29”, 44mm offset, GRIP – 160mm
Headset: Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge
Derailleur: Sram GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed
Shifter: Sram AXS Pod Controller
Cassette: Sram XS-1270 Eagle Transmission 10 -52t
Chain: Sram Eagle 70 Flattop 12-Speed
Crankset: Praxis Alloy eCranks E-MTB 34t – 155mm
Brakes: Sram Maven 4-piston
Rotors: Sram Centerline 2.0 6 Bolt | F – 200mm / R – 200mm
Drive Unit: Avinox M2S
Battery: Avinox 800Wh
Display: Avinox OLED Control Display w/ L/R Remotes
Charger: Avinox 168W Charger
Handlebar: Phoenix Race Aluminum
Grips: Phoenix Factory Lock-On
Stem: Phoenix Team Enduro V2
Seatpost: OneUp Dropper V3
Saddle: Pivot Team E-Bike
Wheels: DT Swiss E532
Front Tire: Continental Kryptotal-F 29” x 2.4”
Rear Tire: Continental Kryptotal-R 27.5” x 2.6”
THE WOLF’S FIRST IMPRESSION
CLIMBING | Hard to start anywhere but the power. Intoxicating though it may be, the Avinox M2S is a thirsty little unit if you’re running it in full power mode and racing up the hill. Our initial ride testing has been limited so we plan on seeking out more technical climbs to see how usable this power is outside of hauling-ass up a fire road. Regardless of how we can handle the bike and it’s power on the technical climbs, we will continue de-tuning the lower power modes to get more range out of this drive unit. Initial testing has shown that in power outputs similar to Bosch units, efficiency is perhaps slightly better than the Gen 5 CX. Though, we’ll likely keep lowering power into the 80-90Nm, 750-850W range to see how that helps us with battery management. With a bike this playful and lively, it could be a great balance.
Geometry, suspension and overall climbing capabilities seem solid overall. The bike came with a tall stack and we’ll be playing with dropping the stem below some of the spacers for some steeper climbing and seeing how that trades off for descending confidence, but, overall the on-bike comfort and capabilities while climbing the Pivot Shuttle AMP’d for me, at 5’11 on a size large are very comfortable.
DESCENDING | I really like how this bike descends, jumps and plays. While I can’t speak to how the Rock Shox build will perform, though I imagine quite well as the new 2027 Rock Shox stuff is pretty solid, I am a big fan of the Fox Float X shock and think it really compliments Pivot’s suspension platform. Similarly, the new Fox 38 is a great compliment to the bike’s aggressive capabilities and let’s riders push hard.
I was constantly surprised by how light the bike felt beneath me while jumping, slashing corners or pre-hopping trail features. At 47.5 pounds, it’s no featherweight, even though I’d say it’s competitive in class for a full power eMTB with an 800Wh battery. Even still, the bike rides pounds lighter than the scales suggest, and as an active rider who likes to play and move the bike around, I was instantly at home aboard the Shuttle AMP’d.
The Shuttle AMP’d sits in an interesting spot with the Shuttle AM and the Shuttle LT, both eBikes that are far from old in Pivot’s lineup. It seems that Pivot saw an opportunity to deliver a hotly desired drive unit and built a bike that they say is for a rider who may want to push a little harder and be a little bit more aggressive and active aboard the bike than the Bosch-equipped LT but don’t necessarily want to deal with the extra bulk and squish of the longer travel Shuttle LT. And while to catalog gazers and spreadsheet crunchers, it may still sound confusing, having ridden all three bikes, I can certainly say I get it now and I do see how this bike splits the differences. Though I’d also say this bike goes so far as to possibly encroach on the Shuttle SLAM’s territory as well.
For a number of years now, the Pivot Shuttle LT has been one of my top pick eMTBs, and while I’ve not yet got enough time on the udpated LT to see if it’s still at the top of my list, I can say, this bike certainly has me excited and I will find myself reaching for it more often as the lighter ride feel make it a lot closer to an SL whereas the LT could be reserved for my hard charging DH days. Options, options, options…
