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4.2 / 5
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Pivot · full suspension mountain bikes

Pivot Firebird Pro XT/XTR Air

Reviewed at £8,300
3.5/5
“A high-cost bike for riders who prioritise stiffness and accuracy over comfort and cruising”
  • +Impeccably made frame
  • +loads of geometry and suspension adjustment
  • +light weight
  • +great spec
  • +fast, accurate feel
  • +excellent on all types of terrain, as long as you’re going fast
  • +efficient and quick to climb
  • −Very stiff
  • −demanding and fatiguing to ride
  • −tyre choice limits performance
  • −suspension needs to be pushed to perform
  • −noisy
  • −Super Boost rear end potentially limits wheel compatibility
BikeRadar · Alex Evans · 16 Aug 2025 · Read the full review ↗
Pivot · full suspension mountain bikes

Pivot Trailcat LT Pro X0

Reviewed at £9,600
4.5/5
“The Trailcat LT is able to deliver on just about any trail, with an attitude and demeanour far more like a longer-travel machine. It doesn’t come cheap, though”
  • +Confident geometry
  • +efficient pedalling performance
  • +balanced suspension that’s well tuned to meet its intent
  • −Expensive
  • −not everyone will appreciate the Super Boost rear-axle spacing
  • −tyre choice best suited to drier conditions
BikeRadar · Robin Weaver · 7 Jul 2025 · Read the full review ↗
Pivot · full suspension mountain bikes

Rob’s Pivot Firebird custom build

Reviewed at £4,200
4.5/5
“The Firebird feels easy to ride fast and shows, lap after lap, why it has been such a successful bike on the world stage”
  • +Decent geometry
  • +great suspension
  • +accurate and responsive handling
  • +easy to ride fast
  • −Super Boost axle spacing won’t be for everyone
  • −bottom bracket could be a touch lower
BikeRadar · Robin Weaver · 6 Mar 2025 · Read the full review ↗