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Mach 429 Trail X1 Complete Mountain Bike - 2016

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In creating the 2016 Mach 429 Trail X1 Complete Mountain Bike, Pivot took a bit of a mad scientist approach, piecing together a bike that tackles big hits with lithe, nimble style. With inspiration from the sprightly cross-country 429SL, enduro beast Mach 6, and downhill demon Phoenix paired with Fox's trail suspension kit and a dose of SRAM X1 componentry, the Mach 429 Trail manages to simultaneously haunt the worlds of XC and enduro, hitting all the marks for a quiver-killing trail bike.


The 429 Trail's DW-Link suspension owes its versatile capabilities to a handful of queues taken from the Mach 6 and Phoenix, teasing a depth out of the 116mm travel that feels closer to a proper five-inch trail bike. The canny cyclist may spot elements of Pivot's DH clevis and enduro lower linkage in this model, but the completely new upper linkage translates those big-hit designs to the traction-focused language of a trail bike. By bringing the 429SL's small-bump compliance and race-worthy trail-contact into conversation with the Mach 6's terrain-erasing capabilities, the 429 Trail defines the crossroads where XC speed meets fearless, enduro aggression.


The frame itself begins life with Pivot's hollow-core internal molding process for uniform, controlled wall thicknesses and material distribution. This process virtually eliminates inconsistencies and resin pooling, increasing structural integrity while targeting areas for weight loss. The frame tumbles out of the mold with a 67.5-degree head tube and relatively stubby chainstays, making it slack enough to challenge lines across rock gardens but nimble enough to pick its way through enduro-grade terrain — all while sticking climbs and roosting berms in the manner that made us fall in love with its immediate predecessor, the 429SL.


Pivot teamed with Shimano to design a bottom bracket shell that meshes seamlessly with the Japanese firm's PF92 standard. The wide bottom bracket anchors the unbelievably stiff Boost 148/110 axles, accommodating wider pivot placement for longer life in the suspension's bearings and a stiffer rear triangle. We suspect that the PF92/Boost 148 collaboration is also responsible for the room to slam the rear wheel up and shorten the chainstays, making for even more power-transferring efficiency and the nimbleness described above. The externally routed cables make for easy maintenance, which we like, and also lower the bar for entry by reducing the manufacturing cost, which we like even more. Finally, though it comes spec'd with 29in tires, we'd be remiss not to note that the 429 Trail's tire clearance means it's compatible with 27.5+ tires, too.


Frame Material
carbon fiber
Suspension
dw-link
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS
Rear Travel
116 mm
Fork
Fox 34 Performance 29" 130mm Boost 110QR
Front Travel
130 mm
Headset
Pivot Semi-Sealed Cartridge
Shifters
SRAM GX1 11-speed
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X1 11-speed
ISCG Tabs
yes, ISCG 05
Crankset
30 T Race Face Ride
Bottom Bracket
PF92
Cassette
10 - 42 t SRAM XG 1150 11-speed
Brakeset
SRAM Guide R
Brake Type
hydraulic disc
Handlebar
Race Face Ride Riser
Handlebar Width
740 mm
Grips
Phoenix Lock On
Stem
Phoenix Race
Saddle
Pivot WTB Vigo Sport
Seatpost
Phoenix Sport Alloy
Wheelset
Sun Ringle Charger Comp Boost
Front Axle
15 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear Axle
12 x 148mm thru-axle
Tires
Maxxis Ardent Tubeless Ready
Tire Size
29 x 2.25 in
Recommended Use
trail
Manufacturer Warranty
3 years on frame

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