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Pivot
Mach 429SL Carbon Mountain Bike Frame - 2015

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Cut Phase complete—the 429 is now leaner, but every bit as versatile.

We might as well say this first — the Pivot Mach 429SL Carbon drops a half-pound from its predecessor, the Mach 429 Carbon. To a man/woman, the original 429 Carbon was lauded by our crew for its combination of climbing ability and descending prowess, and for its eagerness to be driven hard. On the trail, it was the stiffest bike we could find in the short-travel 29er crowd. The few dissenting opinions regarding that bike came from Lycra-wearing types compelled to cut grams at all costs, who cited the 429 Carbon’s weight as a limiting factor. Now there’s little left to argue about. With the 429SL, weight weenies no longer have an excuse to pass the incomparable 429 by.


Pivot achieved a half-pound lighter weight for the 429SL via its use of proprietary hollow-core, internal-mandrel technology, the same process that was employed for the 429 Carbon. Pivot scrutinized its 429 layup, refining both the structure and the composite materials used. As a result of those efforts, the podium-hungry Mach 429SL Carbon is one of the lightest full-suspension bikes Pivot has ever made (5.3lbs, min). But if you think Chris Cocalis and co. would sacrifice ride quality for a number on the scale, think again. To Pivot, stiffness comes first. Expectedly, the 429SL tracks over rough terrain with unwavering accuracy. Hard corners, off-camber landings—if you feel some flex from the Mach 429SL, it’s almost guaranteed to be coming from the wheels/tires, and that gives you ample control to ride at the edge of sanity.


Suspension duties for the Mach 429SL are handled by the proven DW-link design, which yields 100mm of smooth travel while counteracting speed-robbing pedaling forces. This translates to race-worthy acceleration and consistent contact with the trail. Stand up and stomp on the pedals and you’ll be amazed at the grip you get on loose dirt. Because Pivot worked closely with FOX on the FLOAT CTD Kashima shock tune, your suspension and shock will combine to provide travel that’s responsive, predictable, and uses every available millimeter. As with prior iterations of the Mach 429, you’ll feel like you’re riding a bike with more travel.


Like icing on a cake waiting to be served, the Pivot Mach 429SL Carbon is one of the first production frames to come equipped for Shimano Di2 (the other is Pivot’s Mach 4 Carbon). There’s a battery port ingeniously tucked into the frame, accessible via a securely covered hole in the down tube. Now, as we know, that particular Shimano group set isn’t available to the public yet. But that doesn’t lessen the importance of Pivot’s forward thinking — electronic shifting is coming, and it will be a game-changer for elite racers and budget-be-damned riders in the near future.


Manufacturer Warranty
3 years
Recommended Use
cross country
Claimed Weight
5 lb 4.7 oz
Rear Axle
142 x 12mm
Seatpost Diameter
30.9 mm
Front Derailleur Mount
direct-mount
Cable Routing
Di2, internal
Bottom Bracket Type
PF92
Head Tube Diameter
44mm/56mm tapered
Rear Travel
100 mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT CTD Kashima
Suspension
full suspension
Frame Material
carbon fiber

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