Trail 429 Carbon 29 Pro XT/XTR Mountain Bike
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When we hear of a bike that claims the do-it-all trail bike moniker, we usually assume that its either an all-mountain brawler that bobs more than is desired on your favorite uphill, or a beefed-up cross-country rig that can only attempt to gain sufficient traction on high-speed alpine descents, often without success. Understandably, when Pivot announced the Trail 429 Carbon 29 the question of whether this bike was an ascender or a descender quickly arose — and the answer is yes. Taking inspiration from the esteemed pedaling capabilities of the Mach 429 Trail, the Trail 429 comes in swinging with modernized numbers like a slightly slacker head tube, steeper seat tube, and all-new Super Boost spacing to keep the rear-end tracking predictably on high-speed descents.
Perhaps the most natural place to start when diving into the new Trail is with its completely reshaped frame that gives the bike its progressive geometry. Unlike the smooth swooping top and down tubes we saw on the Mach 429 Trail, the Trail is a bit more direct, with a more angular approach that brings the bike into the cutting edge with clean lines, a slacker head tube to instill confidence and composure on steep lines packed with chunky granite, and a steep seat tube that keeps you dialed in the cockpit when you push your way up punchy switchbacks laced with root lattices. On top of this new geometry, the Trail also sees a feature we've been longing for over the past generations: internal cable routing. This makes for a cleaner setup with cables that are neatly tucked away, and its done without upping the price from its externally-routed forefather.
We've had a sneaking suspicion that Pivot's Super Boost spacing wasn't just for the Switchblade, and the new Trail confirms it with a stretched out rear hub that boasts a whopping 157mm width. This wide hub means a few things: first, it allows for a stiffer bracing angle when lacing up your wheel, which translates to power, responsiveness, and control when you book it into a blind corner and are met with particularly chunky sections you weren't expecting. Next, the wide hub offers extra room for loftier tires in 29er form, and better clearance if you decide to toss in a pair of 27.5+ hoops that keep you floating through snowdrifts. Finally, the wider hub carries through to wider stays that enable the rear wheel to be tucked up closer to the seat tube, which allows Pivot to shorten the chainstays for snappy, responsive power as soon as you put your power to the pedal, along with light and nimble handling when you cook it into twisted technical trails. This translates to a ride that's confidence is (ahem) boosted through downhill sections, without jeopardizing the uphill versatility.
The wide PF92 bottom bracket anchors the stiff Super Boost axles, accommodating wider pivot placement for longer life in the suspension's bearings and a stiffer rear triangle. We suspect that the PF92/Super Boost 157mm 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 new Trail carries on with the pivotal DW-link suspension design that you've seen on the 429 Trails of the past, keeping your traction locked in, and squat at a minimum but with a touch of extra travel, moving the 116-millimeters of years past to a full 120-millimeters of smooth, custom-tuned suspension. The Trail's DW-Link suspension owes its capabilities to a handful of cues taken from the Mach 6 and Phoenix, teasing a virtual depth out of the 120mm travel to conquer lines that you'd previously only charge down on a proper 5-inch trail sled. The canny cyclist may spot elements of Pivot's DH clevis and enduro lower linkage in this model, but the new upper linkage translates those big-hit designs to the traction-focused language of a trail bike.
Balancing the build with materials that can handle the terrain, the Trail 429 is crafted from a painstakingly precise mix of composite fibers and resin, then meticulously laid to create a frame that finds the happy medium of strength, stiffness, and weight. The chassis itself benefits from 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.
*Due to unprecedented demand in the global supply chain and the bike industry over the last 18 months, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be minor. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.
Details
- Pivot crafts the proverbial unicorn for all-trail power
- Redesigned chassis is sleek and modernized for aggressive trails
- Slacker head tube enhances confidence on steep and technical descents
- Modernized 74-degree seat tube angle optimizes pedaling experience
- 120mm of trail-tuned DW link travel soaks up rocks, roots, and hucks
- SuperBoost rear spacing accepts both 29in and 27.5+ wheels
- Precision hollow-core carbon layup sheds grams and boosts strength
- Cherry-picked Shimano drivetrain keeps your setup shifting swiftly
- Item #PIV1WV6
- Frame Material
- carbon fiber
- Suspension
- DW-link
- Rear Shock
- FOX Factory Float DPS
- Rear Travel
- 120mm
- Fork
- FOX Factory 34, 51mm offset
- Front Travel
- 130mm
- Headset
- Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge
- Shifters
- Shimano XT M8100 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR SGS 12-speed
- ISCG Tabs
- ISCG-05
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect , 32t
- Crank Arm Length
- [x-small, small] 170mm, [medium, large, x-large] 175mm
- Bottom Bracket
- PF92
- Cassette
- Shimano XT M8100
- Cassette Range
- 10-51t
- Chain
- Shimano CN-M8100 12-speed
- Brakeset
- Shimano XT M8120 4-piston
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- [front, rear] Shimano XT Centerlock 180mm
- Handlebar
- Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon
- Handlebar Width
- 760mm
- Grips
- Phoenix Team Padloc
- Stem
- Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
- Saddle
- Phoenix WBT Pro Vigo
- Seatpost
- [x-small] KS Rage-i 125mm, [small] Fox Tansfer 125mm, [medium, large, x-large] Fox Transfer 150mm
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss M1700, 30mm internal width
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 350, 36T Star Ratchet
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 157mm Super Boost
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis DHRII WT, #C, EXO, MAXXTERRA, [rear] Maxxis Rekon WT, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA
- Tire Size
- [front, rear] 29 x 2.4in
- Pedals
- not included
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame] 10 years
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