Forget everything you thought you knew about trail bikes. Pivot just unleashed the 2025 Trailcat SL & LT, and they didn’t build these to “fit” into a category—they built them to dominate every one.
Savage Bicycles in Surprise, AZ is one of the first shops to have these machines on the floor. You can come stare at them, sure…
But if you’re actually cool—you know who you are—you can also take one for a spin in the lot and feel what all the noise is about.
Born From Pivot’s Best Ideas — Refined Into Something New
The Trailcat didn’t come out of nowhere. Pivot built it after years of riders asking for something that didn’t exist yet:
A fast, responsive 29er with the versatility of the Shadowcat and the magic handling feel of the Shuttle SL—without the motor.
The Trail 429 was legendary. The Shadowcat is still ridiculous. The Shuttle SL hit a sweet spot no one expected.
The Trailcat is the bike that fills the gap those models left open—and then blows past it.
SL vs. LT — Two Attitudes, One DNA
The beauty of the Trailcat?
One frame. Two personalities. Both absolute monsters.
Trailcat SL (120mm rear / 140mm front)
Light. Precise. Stupid fun.
This is your weapon if you crave speed, efficiency, and instant reaction on tight singletrack.
- Ultra-efficient dw-link climbing
- Snappy acceleration that feels electric even without a motor
- Confident handling on tech sections
- Feels alive on every turn—perfect for daily loops and big all-day rides
Trailcat LT (135mm rear / 150mm front)
Rowdy, refined, and ready for chaos.
When you want more travel without sacrificing that short-travel pop, this is it.
- Climbs like a short-travel bike
- Descends like it wants to pick a fight
- Eats steep, rocky terrain without flinching
- Pivots and pumps like a much smaller bike
The LT punches above its class. Hard.
Features That Actually Matter When You Ride
Pivot didn’t just make a new frame—they loaded it with real-world features riders actually want.
✔ Toolshed™ In-Frame Storage
Finally—carry what you need inside the bike, not strapped everywhere like a garage sale.
✔ Pivot Dock Tool System
Integrated, low-profile, usable storage. No rattle. No gimmicks.
✔ New Cable Port Design
Clean. Quiet. Easy to service. No cable spaghetti.
✔ dw-link Suspension
Still the gold standard—efficient on climbs, bottomless on rowdy lines, stable at speed.
✔ Flip Chip Adjustability
Quick geometry change for different terrain or rider style.
✔ Proprietary Ride Tuning
Pivot tuned each frame size individually so the bike feels consistent for every rider—not just the average height one.
✔ Modern Trail Geometry
Slack enough for confidence. Steep enough for efficiency. Balanced for real versatility.
The Colors Go Hard
- Dr. Purple — bold, loud, looks fast standing still
- Green Meadow Mist — clean, smooth, and sharp in sunlight
Build Options That Let You Choose Your Flavor
Shimano or SRAM builds.
Carbon wheel options.
Prices from $5,999 to $12,999.
And if you really want the premium feel?
Upgrade to the Fox Live Valve Neo Air + dropper for $2,000.
That’s next-gen automatic suspension in a world where everyone else is still twisting knobs.
A Quick Word About the Warranty
Pivot backs this bike with the new Pivot Premier Lifetime Warranty, plus lifetime bearing replacement. Register your bike and ride it hard—Pivot handles the rest.
Short and simple:
They built it to last. They’re guaranteeing it.
Come See It at Savage Bicycles — And Ride It If You’ve Got the Nerve
Specs are cool. Photos are cool. Videos are cool.
But none of it hits like actually getting on this bike and feeling the way it sticks, climbs, pops, and launches.
And yeah—if you’re cool enough—we’ll let you take one out in the lot and find out what the Trailcat is really about.
Savage Bicycles — Surprise, AZ
Where real riders test real bikes!!
