PIVOT SHUTTLE SL RIDE SLX/XT

• Torque: 60 nm
• Maximum Power: 450 Watts
• Battery Capacity:     430 Wh
• Motor Weight:    4.3 lb / 1.96 kg
• Battery Weight: 4.85 lb / 2.2 kg

Unveiled just a couple of months back, the Fazua Ride 60 system is a new lightweight motor and battery that has been purpose-built for the latest breed of lightweight, mid-powered e-MTBs. Transition was one of the first companies to announce it would be making use of Fazua’s new motor, and Pivot is the latest brand to jump on board.

As its name suggests, the Ride 60 motor produces a peak torque output of 60Nm. The motor is claimed to weigh just 1.96kg

Powering the motor is a 430Wh battery, which offers notably more capacity than the Fuel EXe (360Wh), Rise (360Wh) and Levo SL (320Wh). According to Fazua, this battery weighs 2.2kg and takes just 3.5 hours to recharge. For riders looking to boost capacity, Fazua will be introducing the option of a 210Wh range extender battery in early 2023.

Completing the Fazua Ride 60 system is the LED hub that’s integrated into the frame’s top tube, a discreet ring controller next to the left-hand grip, and a smartphone app for tuning the assistance levels

Pivot Shuttle SL weight

As with every Pivot mountain bike, the Shuttle SL frame is made from carbon fibre using the brand’s Hollow Core moulding process. It looks particularly sleek for an e-MTB thanks to the slim battery and enclosed downtube.

The carbon chassis, along with the lightweight Fazua Ride 60 system and high-end build kit means the Shuttle SL is one of the lightest e-MTBs in its class. Claimed weight for the top-end Shuttle SL Team WC model is just 16.47kg, which is bonkers!

To put that number into perspective, here’s how it compares to the claimed weights of some of its competitors;

• Pivot Shuttle SL Team WC: 16.47kg
• Orbea Rise M-LTD: 16.5kg
• Specialized S-Works Levo SL: 16.9kg
• Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XTR: 17.47kg