I have several switchgrades of various generations. After installing and removing the rear facing increments there were only two forward positions that I get which is pretty much identical to the Duo version but with more complexity and cost. If you need to tilt forward and backwards this is the right option but for forward only the Duo works just fine.
Initially I had borrowed a Gen1 version of the Switchgrade from a friend, tried it for a few weeks and had to order one for myself.
I was dealing with some hip and lower back pain after rides with longer climbs and the Switchgrade made a huge difference for me.
The Evo version is a bit more refined and seems to function a little bit better than the original. I’m very happy with it and will likely buy more for other bikes in my stable.
I have recommended the Switchgrade to multiple people so far on the trail and hope to see the brand grow. The wait time was quite long, over a month. The communication was non-existent when I emailed to make some changes to my order, but even considering those 2 negatives it’s still a five star product and I would not hesitate to order again.
This is my second one
I really like it it makes my uphill easier by quite a bit.
If you really think about it you spend a lot more time sitting climbing,which the switchgrade is perfect for !!
I threw this on my gravel bike and just love the adjustability! With 5 degree granularity, it's a lot easier to find the perfect amount of tilt for any sort of riding I do on my gravel bike. From flat sections, to moderate fire roads, to "oh my goodness what in the world is that" grades, the SwitchGrade PRO has really leveled up my ability to tackle climbs! Where I'd previously lose traction, I'm now able to just power through more, and it almost feels like I have an extra gear. It also really helped prevent lower back pain while riding up steep stuff. Can't ride without it now!
This is my third Switchgrade and I love it. You don’t have to think about the settings, it either riding or climbing mode! Perfect setup for my new SW Turbo Levo 4 bike build.
Sehr gut verarbeitetes Material, super zum verstellen der Neigung. ich würde den SwitchGrade PRO sofort wieder kaufen.
I’ve been using the Switch Grade PRO for over a year now, I will have it on every bike I’ll own for the rest of my life. It really helps get the saddle out the way on steep terrain and makes climbing so much more comfortable too!
Got two, one for my 150mm trail hardtail and one for my enduro full suspension bike and I can tell that this device is one of the best additions to my rides. It gets you in a better seating position for climbing so you can climb a bit faster without being fatigued and drastically reduces seat pain if you suffer from that. And descending, it tilts up so your saddle is out of the way when it has to be. Will recommend it to anyone with a bike, because I can’t go back to not having one.
The switchgrade puts you in an optimal climbing position on long, steep climbs. You can easily point the saddle downward and grind uphill with your muscle enaged. I used to suffer from pain in my sensitive area but no longer. Climbing is enjoyable now. Thank you for creating such an awesome product.
I have yet to find a flaw with any of these. They are excellently engineered and just keep working without play. Which is super impressive. Absolute game changer when riding steep and changing terrain. As a size S frame rider, dropper post choice is limited. Max inserts in can be tricky on small frames. Being able to tilt the saddle back for DH gives you an extra inch of butt-peace or an extra inch for climbs when tilted forward. So you get a lot more range out of a shorter post. Won't ride without these anymore. They're on every bike I own now.
Took me a while to commit due to the cost and tested the theory with an AliExpress V1 copy before placing my order. Whilst the copy was ultimately garbage, it sold the benefits to me and I decided to invest in an original. It took a long time to reach me in Australia but I won’t dwell on that as the team at Aenomaly apologised and have solutions in hand. The product is awesome, very well engineered and works perfectly. You don’t realise what you have been missing, until you have one. It’s not quite the game changer dropper posts were when they first came to market, but if you’re riding lots of steeps both up and down, you will not want to take it off once you have one.
I wish I had purchase this when i first heard of it from Yoann 2 years ago.
Helped greatly with climbing comfort. I can now keep putting the power down without the extra pressure on my third ball.
Pro-tip- if you try to adjust the saddle while dropping straight into the the trail, you’re gonna have a bad time.
The rails on my saddle interfere with the lever action, so I had to slide the saddle 5 mm forward of where it was located by my bike fitter. And, 5nm. of torque on the saddle rail bolt is too tight to allow free movement of the saddle.
Arrived promptly, fitted easily, I found it to work really well for me. I never new how much I needed it until I used it!
I was curious about this product and somehow was wondering why there wasn’t something similar already on the market. After all it makes lots of sense. And so I ordered it, tried it and I can only highly recommend it.
Does what it says, easy to adjust while riding. Nice addition to my riding.
Barrel nuts in the repair kit were longer and did not fit into my switch Pro , thought I ordered the correct part but may be I didn’t. You would have to tell me if I got the wrong parts for the switch pro. Thanks
I love the switchblade evo allready from the first ride. It feels so much better.
From the construction to an immediate noticeable difference climbing the steeps I am fully stoked on this upgrade.
So far it’s a good getting used to using it on the trail but when I remember I have it on my bike it’s great on the climb up took a long time too get the product but I was worth the weight
I bought the pro version because I have a nerve problem in my gluteus maximus. In the end, I only use 4-5 positions; I think the basic version will be sufficient for most users.
The design is very sleek and precise. A torque wrench is absolutely necessary to avoid damaging the mechanism. Installation requires a bit of patience, but the instructions are clear.
The Switchgrade raised my saddle by a good 15mm, maybe even 20mm; I had to change my dropper post.
The comfort on climbs is incredible; I didn't think it would make such a big difference.
I bought 2 for setting up tilt level on our saddles for comfort riding as our favorite saddles would not tilt forward enought on our new bikes. These fit the bill perfectly for our use and let us make long bike rides with maximum comfort. They are well made and designed. I'm just a casual rider but can see how these would be a must have for any competetive or more dedicated rider. The owner was very responsive to my initial requests on what I needed to purchase for my particular bikes.