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Pivot just launched their new Avinox M2S powered Shuttle AMP’d, so today Pivot founder Chris Cocalis talks us through the development process, the decision to spec the controversial high-powered Avinox drive system, early prototypes, and the challenges of implementing a motor with that much power. He also gets into why he loves XC bikes, his thoughts on 32” wheels, and who he thinks is going to win the Supercross title, Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Hunter Lawrence, or?

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TOPICS & TIMES:

New Shuttle AMP’d (1:58)

Why Avinox? (2:13)

Motor Swaps & Early Prototyping (5:52)

Adding Some Beef to the Chassis (8:57)

New Shuttle LT (28:59)

New Mach 4 SL (32:45)

Chris’ Take on 32” Wheels (42:11)

Who’s Going to Win Supercross (48:42)

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