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Pivot Cycles bicycles

ownerPivot Cycles (USA)
originUnited States
manufacturedPrimarily in Taiwan, but assembled and engineered in the United States

Pivot Cycles is a high-performance bicycle brand founded in 2007 by Chris Cocalis in Tempe, Arizona. The brand is renowned for its technical innovation and partnership with Dave Weagle to utilize the DW-Link suspension platform across its mountain bike lineup. Their product range covers everything from cross-country (XC) and enduro bikes like the Mach 4 SL and Firebird to cutting-edge e-bikes like the Shuttle series.

While the engineering, R&D, and final assembly are headquartered in the United States, Pivot—like most premium bicycle manufacturers—utilizes carbon fiber manufacturing facilities in Taiwan to produce their frames. In early 2025, Pivot Cycles was acquired by Pierer Mobility AG, making it part of a dominant portfolio that includes KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas, significantly expanding its global distribution and resources while maintaining its technical roots in Arizona.

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