# Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes Pivot Released an Upgraded Version of its Shuttle Mountainbike By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuttle-sl References: [mbaction](https://mbaction.com/first-look-pivot-shuttle-sl-lightweight-electric-mountain-bike/) & [store.pivotcycles](https://store.pivotcycles.com/en/bike-shuttle-eu-v2)  '[Pivot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-shuttle-lt)' released a new-and-improved version of its popular 'Shuttle' mountain bike titled the 'Shuttle SL.' This iteration brings a number of upgrades over the original, including reduced weight, increased battery capacity, upgraded suspension systems, and more. The Pivot Shuttle SL boasts a full carbon frame that brings the total weight of the bike up to 36 pounds. As for the motor, Pivot included a [Fazua](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heckler-sl) [Ride 60](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vam2) that delivers up to 450W of power and 60Nm of torque. The motor is supplied by a 430kWh battery pack, meaning the bike can travel for approximately one hour before needing to charge. As the Pivot Shuttle SL is a full-scale mountain bike, the e-bike includes a number of attractive off-roading features. First and foremost, the Shuttle SL has a full 132mm suspension. On top of this, the connected display on the bike has built-in safety features such as a GPS and a number of indicators for metrics such as battery life and speed. Image Credit: Pivot ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes:** Pivot's Shuttle SL mountain bike with reduced weight and increased battery capacity sets a trend for lightweight electric mountain bikes. - **Upgraded Suspension Systems:** Upgraded suspension systems on bikes like Pivot's Shuttle SL is a trend demonstrating the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bike components industry. - **Integrated Safety Features:** The trend of incorporating integrated safety features like GPS and battery life indicators into the display of bikes like Pivot's Shuttle SL creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in bike technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Bikes Industry:** The introduction of Pivot's Shuttle SL sets a trend for lightweight electric mountain bikes that opens opportunities for disruptive innovation in the electric bikes industry. - **Mountain Bikes Industry:** The incorporation of innovative features like upgraded suspension systems in bikes like Pivot's Shuttle SL presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the mountain bikes industry. - **Bike Components Industry:** The trend of upgraded suspension systems and integrated safety features on bikes like Pivot's Shuttle SL presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the bike components industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon Enduro eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-shuttle-lt.md) - [Lightweight Mid-Power E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heckler-sl.md) - [Full-Suspension Lightweight Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-seven.md) - [Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-mountain-bike.md) - [Lightweight E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightrider-e-ultimate.md) - [Lightweight Full-Suspension Trail Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bh-ilynx-plus.md) - [Lightweight Trail Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vam2.md) - [Terrain-Traversing eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrain-electric-mountain-bikes.md) - [Lightweight E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyke-se-2023.md)