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Vault Carbon Cross Ultegra Complete Bike - 2016

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'Cross catapult.

Pivot bills the latest Vault Carbon Cross Ultegra Complete Bike as "the perfect Paris-Roubaix" bike, equally suited to road or gravel, the latter of which has become North American's version of Northern France's Napoleonic stones. In our experience, though, the Vault is more at home catapulting onto the 'cross course than grinding out gravel. The Vault can go almost anywhere, but its blend of uncompromising, road-inspired carbon construction, a geometry that's tighter than a typical road or gravel bike, and a built-up drive spine make it ideal for the tight quarters, frequent obstacles, and constant speed changes of cyclocross.


The geometry's story is best told by the chainstays, which are shorter on the newest Vault than on Pivot's previous 'cross/gravel bikes. These not only help to keep the frame nimble and the wheelbase tight, but they also make for more efficient power transfer. The stays complement the titanic BB386EVO for a back end that reduces watts lost to waggle and flex while sprinting out of hairpins or hammering up flyovers. The tapered head tube and oversized steerer crown also contribute to overall stiffness while keeping the Vault glued to lines through ramped-up berms and flowing hardpack. Combined with the lower-than-usual bottom bracket, the head tube also makes for more point-and-click stability for confident trail-blazing through sand pits.


Pivot's hollow core internal molding involves laying-up and compacting the carbon around an internal form, ensuring that the frame doesn't carry any additional material in the form of resin pools or wall thickness inconsistencies. The process makes for greater structural integrity, which our practical side appreciates, and a lighter, stiffer frame, which satisfies our less practical hunger for podium places. The lay-ups are also tuned specifically for each size, allowing Pivot to imbue each size with the same level of eager responsiveness without undue weight gains. Requiring a larger frame no longer comes with the penalty of a noodly, poorly tracking ride.


The Vault is finished with a handful of details that further highlight its ride-anywhere ethos, including the stable braking and line-tracking of thru-axles and a 38mm tire clearance. The 3T cockpit provides a platform for the Shimano drivetrain and TRP's cable-actuated hydraulic calipers. Stan's NoTubes' Grail rims have become standard fare for the self-sponsored 'cross racer because, well, they just work without complaint, adding yet another element of simple, 'cross-focused quality while providing a nice, wide bead to take advantage of the Vault's comically plush tire clearance.


Details

  • An all-terrain race bike for road, gravel, and 'cross
  • Geometry produces stable, intuitive handling
  • Hollow-core internal-molding carbon fiber construction
  • Carbon lay-up is specially targeted to each frame size
  • Front and rear thru axles for stiffness and confidence
  • Big clearance accommodates plush gravel tires
  • Shimano's scrappy, race-ready Ultegra drivetrain
  • Item #PIV001X
Frame Material
Vault Carbon
Fork
Vault Carbon
Headset
FSA Orbit C40
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Crankset
FSA Gossamer Pro
Bottom Bracket
BB386EVO
Cassette
11 - 28 t Shimano 105 5800
Brakeset
TRP
Brake Type
cable-actuated hydraulic disc
Handlebar
3T Ergonova
Stem
3T Arx II
Saddle
Pivot WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
3T Stylus
Wheelset
[rims] Stan's NoTubes Grail
Hubs
Stan's Neo
Front Axle
12 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear Axle
12 x 142mm thru-axle
Tires
Maxxis Mud Wrestler
Tire Size
700 c x 33 mm
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
cyclocross, gravel, road cycling
Manufacturer Warranty
3 years on frame

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