Pivot Shuttle AMP'd (from 2026) — PPF Frame Protection | Tectora Bike Protection
Applies to carbon versions of the Shuttle AMP'd (2026 and newer)
The Pivot Shuttle AMP'd is an e-MTB that blurs the line between trail and enduro. 150 mm of rear travel, a 160 mm fork, MX wheel configuration (29" front, 27.5" rear), and the Avinox M2S motor with 130 N·m and up to 1,300 W of peak power. But the real heart of the AMP'd is the carbon frame with dw-link suspension kinematics — the result of two decades of Pivot development. This combination gives the bike a character reviewers describe as "dead calm on impacts, yet raw and alive on the trail." That's why at BikeProtection we developed a Tectora PPF kit cut specifically for this frame.
Why does the Shuttle AMP'd have more surfaces to protect than a typical e-MTB?
This is the detail that makes the AMP'd special. Pivot's dw-link suspension isn't a simple single-pivot system — it's an elaborate design with a full rear triangle and multiple links and stays working together to control the rear wheel's path. It's precisely this complexity that gives the AMP'd its renowned traction and suspension support.
From a protection standpoint, this means one thing: the AMP'd's rear end has more exposed carbon surfaces than a bike with a simpler system. More links, more stays, more places where a flying rock or the chain can leave a mark. The Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection is designed to cover all of these surfaces — not just the main tubes, but the complex geometry of the dw-link rear end. For the same price you get protection across a larger frame area than on simpler bikes.
Battery in the frame, factory rubber guard — what Tectora adds
The Shuttle AMP'd has an integrated 800 Wh battery right inside the frame — no removable cover, a clean integration that allows for a slimmer frame profile. From the factory, the AMP'd has a rubber guard on the underside of the down tube against rock strikes — but it only covers half of the underside of the tube.
The Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection is designed to work around this factory rubber guard and cover the rest of the down tube — including the unprotected half of the underside — with film. Our kit also covers the rest of the frame that Pivot left unprotected: the front and side surface of the down tube, the top tube, the seat tube, and the entire complex dw-link rear end.
What does the Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection protect on the Pivot Shuttle AMP'd?
The kit is laser-cut specifically for the AMP'd frame — not a universal sheet. It covers the complete carbon frame including zones specific to the dw-link design:
— Down tube (front, side, and underside) — primary impact zone; the factory rubber guard only covers half the underside, our piece completes the rest of the underside with film — Top tube — handlebar contact during transport, most common scratch location — Seat tube — rub and leg contact on technical climbs — dw-link rear end — the multiple links and stays of the full triangle, each covered by a dedicated piece — Chainstays — chain slap, mud abrasion, foot contact — Zone around the suspension pivots — exposed carbon surfaces near the moving parts
The Tectora film is 208 microns thick with a self-healing top coat — light scratches disappear with gentle heat from a hair dryer. Available in matte and gloss to match your frame's finish (Black Metallic Stone or Burgundy Berry Freeze).
Why PPF and not more rubber guards?
Pivot put a rubber guard on the down tube — and that's the right solution for that one spot. But extending rubber across the whole frame including the dw-link rear end isn't realistic: rubber patches wouldn't fit the complex shapes of the links and stays, wouldn't hold, and would look wrong on premium carbon. STEK PPF covers even the most intricate surfaces of the dw-link design, is invisible at riding distance, doesn't trap grit underneath, and won't peel after a wet season. The self-healing layer takes care of minor scuffs on its own.
How to apply the Tectora (STEK PPF) kit on the Pivot Shuttle AMP'd?
The kit uses a wet application method — no specialist tools, no professional installer required. Clean the frame with isopropyl alcohol, wet both the frame surface and the film backing, slide each pre-labelled piece into position, squeegee out the water and leave to cure. Apply the hair dryer only at the very end to seal the edges. Total installation time: 3–3.5 hours — the complex dw-link rear end has more pieces, so allow enough time for precise fitting around the links and stays. Each piece is pre-cut and labelled specifically for the Shuttle AMP'd. A full step-by-step video guide is available here:
Buy the Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection for Pivot Shuttle AMP'd — €105 → PIVOT SHUTTLE AMPD – Frame Protection Kit – STEK PPF | TECTORA – BikeProtection
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Pivot Shuttle AMP'd have more protected surfaces than other e-MTBs? Because of the dw-link suspension. It's a more complex system with a full rear triangle, multiple links and stays — meaning more exposed carbon surfaces than on simpler bikes. The Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection covers all of these surfaces, so for the same €105 you get protection across a larger frame area.
Does the kit cover the factory rubber guard on the Shuttle AMP'd? No — the Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection is designed to work around the rubber guard on the down tube. That guard only covers half the underside of the tube, so our piece completes the unprotected rest of the underside with film, along with the entire rest of the carbon frame including the dw-link rear end.
Is PPF protection worth it for the Pivot Shuttle AMP'd? Yes. Apart from the rubber guard covering only half the underside of the down tube, the AMP'd carbon frame has no protection. The complex dw-link rear end is especially exposed. The Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection costs €105 and carries a 10-year guarantee against yellowing and cracking.
The Pivot Shuttle AMP'd is an e-MTB for riders who don't dial it back — trail and enduro in one machine. One Tectora (STEK PPF) kit from BikeProtection, applied once before the first ride, and the carbon frame including the complex dw-link rear end stays protected even after hundreds of trail kilometres.