Mach 429 Trail XT Pro Complete Mountain Bike - 2016
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The Pivot Mach 429 Trail XT Pro Complete Mountain Bike combines the aggressive angle of attack that made 29ers the kings of XC with stiffness-enhancing Boost hubs that eliminate the noodliness and unwieldy chainstays we used to accept as the trade-off. Shimano's XT kit recently got a similarly impressive update, inheriting much of the tech of its more expensive stablemate, XTR, but retaining the trail-proof reliability and self-sponsored pricing that has made it so well loved.
Of course, no amount of innovation and drivetrain shininess can make up for a poorly built frame, which is why Pivot developed its 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 has 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.
The 429 Trail's DW-Link suspension takes a handful of queues from Pivot's Mach 6 and Phoenix frames, teasing a depth out of the 116mm of 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 — especially when paired with the responsiveness and decreased deflection of the wider, Boost hub standard.
The Boost 148 rear and 110 front axle standards allow for more width across the board: hubs, chainstays, bottom bracket, and chassis. This makes for a shallower spoke angle, which considerably stiffens the 429 Trail's wagon wheels. It also accommodates wider pivot placement for longer life in the suspension bearings and a stiffer rear triangle. That extra width leaves room to slam the rear wheel up, too, shortening the chainstays for even more efficiency and dexterity, and it also makes the 429 Trail compatible with 27.5+ tires. 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.
- Frame Material
- carbon fiber
- Suspension
- DW-Link
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float DPS Kashima
- Rear Travel
- 116 mm
- Fork
- FOX 34 Float Factory Kashima
- Front Travel
- 130 mm
- Headset
- Pivot Precision Sealed Bearing
- Shifters
- Shimano XT M8000
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8000 side swing e-type
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG 05
- Crankset
- 26 x 36 t Shimano XT M8000
- Bottom Bracket
- PF92
- Cassette
- 11 - 40 t Shimano XT M8000
- Brakeset
- Shimano XT M8000
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Handlebar
- Phoenix Carbon Riser
- Handlebar Width
- 740 mm
- Grips
- Phoenix lock-on
- Stem
- Phoenix Team
- Saddle
- Pivot WTB Vigo Race
- Seatpost
- Phoenix Team Carbon
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss Spline M1700
- Front Axle
- Boost 15 x 110mm
- Rear Axle
- Boost 12 x 148mm
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent
- Tire Size
- 29 x 2.25 in
- Pedals
- not included
- Recommended Use
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years on frame
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