First Look | 2025 Pivot Shuttle LT switches from Shimano to Bosch


The Pivot Shuttle LT debuted in 2022 as the longest travel electric mountain bike from the Arizona-based brand. An electrified version of the Firebird, the original Shuttle LT featured a Shimano EP8 motor and a custom 756Wh battery for racking up as many laps at the bikepark as your body could handle.

While it was praised for its impressive suspension and gravity-hungry personality, we’ve seen an increasing number of brands switch over to Bosch for their full-powered e-MTB models over the past couple of years. That includes Pivot Cycles, which rolled out the mid-travel Shuttle AM last year with the Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 motor. Building on the success of that bike, we now have an updated version of its bigger travel sibling; the Shuttle LT.

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The Pivot Shuttle LT is a long travel e-MTB designed for the gnarliest trails.
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It may look very similar, but the new Pivot Shuttle LT hides several important updates over its predecessor.

An overview of the Pivot Shuttle LT

The Pivot Shuttle LT is a big and burly e-MTB that’s built to thrive on the fastest and rowdiest trails. It’s designed for a similar type of riding as other long-travel e-MTBs we’ve reviewed recently including the Trek Slash+, the Merida eOne-Sixty and the Santa Cruz Bullit.

As with its predecessor, the new Shuttle LT features a 170mm travel fork matched to 160mm of rear travel that’s delivered by a dw-link suspension platform. For 2025 it now comes from the factory as a mullet with a 29in front wheel and a 27.5in rear wheel. However, it is possible to set it up as a dual 29in bike by making use of the High/Low flip chip in the rocker link.

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There’s 160mm of travel and a 27.5in wheel out back.

The full carbon frame looks quite similar to the previous version, though the shock has been repositioned to sit parallel with the seat tube, improving the overall aesthetic. Sitting beneath it is where you’ll find the most significant change for the Shuttle LT, which is now built around a Bosch Performance CX Race motor and a 750Wh PowerTube battery.

The Bosch CX Race motor

If you were expecting the Pivot Shuttle LT to be offered with the new Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor, you’re not alone. Though we were initially scratching our heads at the decision to spec the slightly older CX Race motor, Pivot explained to us that it’s all about power and responsiveness.

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Pivot went with the Bosch CX Race motor for its greater power and responsiveness compared to the newer CX Gen 5 motor.

While the new CX Gen 5 drive unit is smoother and quieter, it doesn’t pack the same punch as the CX Race motor. Indeed the CX Race remains as the most powerful and responsive motor produced by Bosch, with up to 400% assistance on offer. It also comes with the wickedly named ‘Race’ mode, which provides greater sensitivity and overrun thanks to the Extended Boost function.

According to Pivot, the majority of its customers are looking to combine maximum travel with maximum power. And so for those riders, it would seem that the flagship CX Race motor is the best option.

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Inside the downtube is a 750Wh Bosch PowerTube battery.

Up to 1,000Wh of juice

On that same note, Pivot wanted to spec the largest battery possible for the new Shuttle LT. However, instead of going for Bosch’s newer 800Wh option, it elected for the slightly older PowerTube 750 battery.

There are a couple of reasons for this, with the main one being packaging. The new PowerTube 800 is taller and wider in profile, which would necessitate a considerably bigger downtube to accommodate it. By going with the existing 750Wh battery, Pivot was able to retain a similar frame design to the previous version.

Another key consideration was availability, with delivery times on the bigger PowerTube 800 battery being further out. This is perhaps why you’ll see most brands that are using the new CX Gen 5 motor are launching with the smaller 600Wh battery to begin with.

For those riders who are still looking for more capacity, it’s worth noting that the Shuttle LT is compatible with the optional Bosch PowerMore 250 range extender. This mounts in place of the bottle cage and gives you a total of 1,000Wh for racking up some serious mileage.

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Add on a PowerMore 250 range extender to boost total battery capacity to a whopping 1,000Wh.

Pivot Shuttle LT geometry & size chart

Although there are some very slight changes due to the mullet configuration of the new Pivot Shuttle LT, most of the geometry figures are identical to the previous version.

You’ll find a 64° head angle and a 76.5° seat tube angle, along with generous reach and stack measurements across the four frame sizes. Each features the same 439mm rear centre length, which is impressively short for such a big travel e-MTB that can clear a 2.6in wide tyre. This has no doubt been made possible thanks to the Super Boost spacing, which sees a 157x12mm rear hub to help offset the drivetrain while pushing the spoke flanges out as wide as possible.

Also noteworthy is the short and straight seat tube, which combined with the low-slung top tube, allows for masses of standover clearance and the ability to fit a long travel dropper post.

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2025 Pivot Shuttle LT Geometry & Size Chart
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Up front is a 29in wheel and a 170mm travel fork.

Pivot Shuttle LT price & specs

There will be three spec options available in the 2025 Pivot Shuttle LT lineup, with stock due to arrive in Australia by December.

Prices will start at $14,999 AUD, and all three models will feature the same full carbon frame, Bosch CX Race motor and 750Wh battery. You’ll also find Fox 38 forks and piggyback shocks across the board, along with Shimano 4-piston brakes and Continental Enduro tyres.

We’ve got a Pivot Shuttle LT on its way to us, which we’ll be testing over the coming months in preparation for an in-depth review. In the meantime, read on for the detailed specs and prices on the Shuttle LT range.

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The ultra-premium Pivot Shuttle LT Team XX gets Fox Factory Series suspension, carbon DT Swiss wheels and a SRAM XX Transmission.

Pivot Shuttle LT Team XX Eagle Transmission

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For a three grand reduction in price, the Pivot Shuttle LT Pro X0 comes with alloy wheels and a SRAM X0 Transmission.

Pivot Shuttle LT Pro X0 Eagle Transmission

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The Pivot Shuttle LT Ride SLX/XT is the cheapest option, coming in at $14,999 AUD.

Pivot Shuttle LT Ride SLX/XT

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The previous Pivot Shuttle LT was praised for its impressive suspension and ride-anything attitude.
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We can’t wait to test out the updated Pivot Shuttle LT – stay tuned for our review coming soon!

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