Comfortable In Chaos - Pivot Shuttle LT Review 2026 eMTB Shootout

The latest Pivot Shuttle LT was an eMTB we were excited about when it launched, packing the most adjustability we’ve seen on an eBike and driven by the Bosch CX-R drive unit with a removable battery. As long-time fans of the Shuttle LT platform, it felt as if the latest version could present a clear case for the best hard-hitting eMTB, but new doesn’t always mean better. Could the latest version of Pivot’s long-travel eMTB take the top step in our quest to find the best eMTB on the market in 2026? We were excited to hit the trails of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to find out. Written Review: https://theloamwolf.com/emtb/pivot-sh... Main Shootout Page: https://theloamwolf.com/emtb/2026-emt... These intensive group reviews would not be possible without some amazing partners. Their support ensures our entire crew can ride all these bikes on a variety of terrain to establish real-world data for our audience. Fox Racing kept the team warm during the odd storm, comfortable on hot days, and ensured we were always looking cool while staying protected. Schwalbe Tires provided control tires with amazing and predictable performance, and 2 weeks of testing across the 15 test eMTBs with zero flat tires. We’d also like to thank our destination hosts. We stayed at Glorieta Adventure Camps just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico and we were supported by Sante Fe City and Santa Fe County and their Tourism Dept. Thanks for the hospitality, and you should definitely get down there for yourself! Sponsor Links: https://www.foxracing.com/ https://www.schwalbetires.com/ https://www.santafe.org/ https://www.santafecountynm.gov/commu... https://glorieta.org/ ------------------------------------ Join our member platform to get access to exclusive discounts, giveaways and LIVE CHATS and more! https://bit.ly/3UVHjja ------------------------------------ Need Tools or a Workstand? Visit Feedback Sports and use code TLW-2026-15 for 15% off your order: https://alnk.to/6xOugBb Suspension Smoother: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKZCF7G7?... ------------------------------------ Get your Loam Wolf gear here: https://store.theloamwolf.com C H A P T E R S 00:00 Introduction 01:18 About the Bike 01:36 Models and Builds 02:47 Geo 03:25 Climbing Performance 06:34 Descending and On-Trail Feel 08:35 Final Thoughts