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Vital MTB

"We believe the concept is fundamentally sound, and it provides a true performance advantage both on climbs and on descents. Adding support and pushing your effective seat tube angle forward for climbing makes all the sense in the world, and gaining clearance around the back of the saddle on the way back down is equally beneficial."

Josh Harris, DPT aka Dr J MTB

"Now I still have the same forward trunk lean but I feel like I no longer have that insane amount of pressure on my perineal area I'm bearing much better weight through those ischial tuberosities or the sit bones but I feel like I'm just in a much more naturally forward position like you would want to be in while you're climbing your bike."

Loam Wolf

Nose-down climbing is an absolute pleasure on ultra-steep climbs, too. But in reality, I don’t tend to subject myself to that kind of suffering on an analogue bike too frequently. This is where my biggest revelation about the SwitchGrade quickly came into fruition – it’s an eMTB’ers dream. Seriously. When you’ve got that assistance at your toe-tips, you find yourself picking out the steepest and most tech climbs to get up the hill faster and make best use of the motor, and the SwitchGrade is a serious asset to improving comfort and control on the bike in these situations."

Pinkbike

"Matt said the downward tilt was such an advantage on steep climbs that he really missed it when returning to a regular fixed saddle: "like the first time you tried a dropper post - you don't know what you're missing until it's taken away. The ability to tilt the saddle nose upwards for descending is another advantage; it effectively increases the dropper travel by moving the tail of the saddle further out of the way, and it reduces the risk of catching your nether regions on the saddle hull."

EMTB Forums

"Basically - AMAZING! I don't need to say anymore. Don't try one or you WILL want one!!"

Leo Kast

German YouTuber

MTB-MAG.com

"I also felt that the climb position was even more beneficial on an e-bike where it’s possible to ride up even steeper the trails. In short, the steeper the climb, the more the Switchgrade helped out."

Bike Magazin (Germany)

"Gerade in steilen Rampen bringt das kleine Bauteil echte Vorteile, entlastet den Rücken und bringt Druck auf das Vorderrad. Ein Gewinn, nicht nur für E-Bikes."

Bike Gear Database

"In climbing mode, the SwitchGrade keeps you high above the bike with your weight above the bottom bracket. Being in this position gives you more power on the pedal stroke as you are pushing down, instead of being behind the bike and pushing forward. This also puts a lot more weight and traction on the rear tire, which keeps you moving up and forward easily."

NSMB

"What I discovered in running the SwitchGrade in the nose-down climb mode is that there are steep climbs where it's not just more comfortable but I feel I have more power as well."

"I ride with multiple folks for whom this could be the best upgrade to their riding experience since dropper posts themselves."

MTB-News (Germany)

"Man muss sich durch den exzellenten Popo-Support nicht mehr so nach vorn an den Lenker ziehen, sondern sitzt entspannt."

Pinkbike

"All body types will benefit from the improved ergonomics when climbing and feel less vulnerable with a seat in a friendly, positive angle while descending."

"The functional gains and compatibility of the SwitchGrade are huge talking points that are backed by solid performance."

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SwitchGrade 1.0 - Blackout
Britt Schmal
So damn good

Definetly does what they advertise it does. I wanted one for a long time and got out on my first ride on it, and it’s awesome. No more perineal pain, better pelvic tilt resulting in less hip pain, able to put more power down. Tilting it all the way back is so useful too, improved butt to seat clearance and looks rad. Super nasty PNW sloppy day and the muck and mud don’t affect its operation either.

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SwitchGrade Shims
David Sandry

I bought it for the nose up “dh style” and it does exactly what you need, a perfect position for steeps and jumping for better position for knee control than when level. I’m surprised as how much difference the nose down for climbing makes and I use it for mellow climbs as well and have almost cleaned steep climbs that I have never got near previously.
Reading the info I chose to add the shim for when on slacker seat angles (xl 2019 Intense Primer with 160 travel Lyric) and just as well as I did as it was needed.

I was hesitant to buy but after 2 rides it is already obviously a huge benefit to me up and down

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SwitchGrade - Stealth Gold
Tyler Paszty
Great piece of kit!

A game changer akin to the advent of the dropper post, mounted on my 2015 rockshox lev DX, some drilling of the seat clamp collar was required to alter the angle of the bolts so that the switchgrade could be installed, some removal of material on the yoke piece at the top of the dropper allowed for a larger range of angle adjustment. Yes it's compatible with older ks lev posts just requires a bit of drilling and grinding

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SwitchGrade DUO - Limited Edition
Max Higel
Révolution en cours !!

Il suffit de l’installer, de partir rouler et de trouver la première montée raide qui s’offre à vous : un click sur le levier pour basculer facilement la selle en avant, et c’est la révélation !! L’impression d’avoir de la puissance en plus, une vraie facilité et un confort physique pour y parvenir! L’essayer c’est l’adopter !!

De plus, les consignes pour le montage sont faciles à suivre et pas trop complexes, c’est top aussi! Bravo pour cette belle innovation !!

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SwitchGrade - Gold Rush
Pablo Guerrero

It’s been an amazing product! I just wish it had more adjustable clics

Great product

Awesome customer support, I ended up not using it at this time, I purchased a 2025 Fox dropper because the 2021 version is made differently and I didn’t like how it installed/ looked on it. Will probably install again soon on the new dropper

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SwitchGrade DUO - Limited Edition
Chris
This is the upgrade you need!

After upgrading from the regular version to the Duo version, it’s much easier to use on the move. Your saddle can only return to the normal riding position after finishing a long climb. I liked it so much I bought a second one for my winter fatbike too!

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SwitchGrade DUO - Limited Edition
lee Moore
Black DUO

Absolutely over and above in customer service and information, Noel contacted me personally to help with my setup, unique circumstances, I ended up getting a 2025 Fox Transfer Factory for my Hope HB 130 and Noel told me what adapter I needed for that particular device, have not had a chance to ride with it but they got your back if you need help!💯🤙

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SwitchGrade DUO - Limited Edition
Brandon
SwitchGrade Duo

Got the SwitchGrade Duo recently and now have 5 or 6 rides on it. I really like the ability to tip the nose down for steep climbs and have the saddle flat or slightly tipped up for descents and jumping. The Duo is easy to use, has very smooth action, and locks into place with no slop. It’s been a great upgrade to my trail/enduro bike.

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SwitchGrade DUO - Limited Edition
Bernd Kralisch
not cheap, but worth every penny

Easy to install, great for steep climbs. I'm thrilled.

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SwitchGrade DUO - Limited Edition
Markus Feig
Lieferung nach Deutschland in wenigen Tagen

Alles perfekt 👍
Der Duo ist hochwertig verarbeitet, funktioniert perfekt. Das switchen erfordert etwas Übung. Auf meiner Iridium Canyon G5 Sattelstütze auf einem Canyon Spectral 29“ 2021 hätte ich gerne die Neutralposition etwas mit mehr gesenkter Nase, dazu müsste man noch etwas unterlegen, sollte aber kein Problem sein. Ich muss ehrlicherweise sagen, dass für die Gegend, in der ich wohne, längere Steigungen mit mehr als 12 % nicht so häufig vorkommen (Mittelgebirge), so dass ich mit einer geringeren Neigung besser bedient wäre. Trotzdem ist eine Entlastung des Rückens und im Schritt sehr deutlich spürbar, auch wenn ich dann auf der hinteren Sattelkante sitze. Bei Steigungen ab 12 % jedoch ist das Setup perfekt: ich fühle mich sicherer, muss mich nicht nach vorne beugen, um genügend Druck auf das Vorderrad zu kriegen und dadurch ist die körperliche Belastung viel geringer. Natürlich muss man genauso fit sein und genauso hart rein treten wie ohne den Duo, aber es ist viel komfortabler und ein absteigen. Bei starker Steigung dürfte auch viel sicherer sein.

Das einzige Ärgernis waren 40 € Zoll Gebühren die ich noch zu zahlen hatte. Wäre der Preis unter 150 € gelegen, wären diese nicht angefallen…

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SwitchGrade - Discounted Collection
Philip Grenchik

SwitchGrade - Discounted Collection

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SwitchGrade - Gold Rush
F R van Bruggen
Wheelie bike

Great quality product.

Pointing my sadle nose down for easy wheelie setup in matter of seconds and offcourse easy climbing.

Greetings from the Netherlands.

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SwitchGrade - Gold Rush
J SCHERER
Recommended!

Living in Northwest Arkansas there are lots of climbs for all the downhills and the switch grade is a game changer! Can really feel the difference when climbing with more grip from rear tire and less back strain. There IS a learning curve for latch release while moving though. Have already recommended to several friends and relatives.

New dropper post adapter

I recently upgraded my dropper post from the XFusion to 2025 Fox Transfer. The new dropper required an adapter in order to be compatible to my Switchgrade. I contact Team Aenomaly and they were quick to respond with a solution. The adapter was published on their website, and received soon after I placed the order. It's a perfect fit and looks badass!! My Switchgrade is just as important as any other component on my bike! Thanks Team!!!

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SwitchGrade - Discounted Collection
Ralf Paproth
Prima Produkt

Eine super Bereicherung fürs biken macht das Bergauf fahren wesentlich einfacher auf so etwas habe ich schon immer gewartet

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SwitchGrade - Stealth Gold
Ross
As useful as a dropper

This is my 2nd unit for another bike. If you ride up hills then for sure this will be awesome, can not recommend enough and as needed as much as a dropper itself.

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SwitchGrade 1.0 - Blackout
Joel Winarske

Great product! I can now ride all the way up without going numb. Highly recommended

Bolts looks Great

Overall good quality. Wish more available parts with color options so we can do customize our switchgrade .

Epic piece of engineering

Fit and finish is amazing and totally worth it, never been more comfortable up a steep climb and makes my bike look way cooler when parked I’m and in “DH” mode

10/10 would recommend

Good Quality

Haven't tried it yet but it looks great you can feel it, not a cheap product.

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SwitchGrade 1.0 - Blackout
G.
Great customer service. Could be refined.

High quality product in terms of machining and Noel's customer service is excellent both in delivery and responding to questions. I couldn't quite achieve the desired neutral angle on a Fox Transfer v2 but it has proven to be good on steeper gradients. Would ideally like to see perhaps -8, -3 climbing angles to accomodate steep and moderate without forcing the body to far over the bars and keep the same decend angle. Rail fixture is way easier than a regular seatpost.

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SwitchGrade 1.0 - Blackout
Scott Hilst
Not for me

Unfortunately, the switchgrade didn’t work for me. The trigger would get stuck on the rails of my saddle, making it very difficult to impossible to move from one setting to another. I contacted the company and they were very helpful sending me all sorts of tips and tricks to try different set ups. I still never found the sweet spot.

The product is very well made! A little clunky with the nuts and bolts, but clean, well-cut alloy. The company is responsive and great to work with.

Wish it would’ve worked for me, but being really tall and on a XXL enduro bike, the geometry just didn’t play nice.

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SwitchGrade - Gold Rush
f.c.

Perfect product!!! Awesome!

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