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Pivot Mach 429 - XT

With a custom DT Swiss 29er wheelset, full XT groupset and Fox RLC FIT Cartridge fork up front, the XT Mach 429 is stunning value for such a solid performer on the trail

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Pivot Mach 429 XT
There is a reason why the Shimano XT build option is so popular; it provides XTR-like performance at a fraction of the price. The fact that you get a FIT cartridge Fox RLC 29er fork up front paired with a Kashima RP23 rear shock, makes this Mach 429 an easily justifiable upgrade over the SLX and X9 models, as the improved adjustability and sensitivity makes for a big difference out on the trail. Combine that with the Thru-Axles front & rear and a custom DT Swiss wheelset, and you have an efficient, responsive and smooth-rolling trail bike that will boost your confidence and technical ability like no other.
When Chris Cocalis from Pivot Cycles wanted to design a full suspension 29er mountain bike he first hit the streets talking to manufacturers, 29er experts and riders, while logging as many hours as he could on different designs so as to better understand the full story. Just about everyone understands the benefits of riding a 29er hardtail though if you don’t know, feel free to ask any staff member at My Mountain as we now sell more 29” hardtails than 26”. But when it comes to full suspension 29ers, bikes can start to become big and clumsy especially under rapid acceleration. It was with this in mind that the Pivot Mach 429 was designed to be the stiffest, most responsive, and fun 29er dual suspension mountain bike possible. A bike that when the pedals are stomped when coming out of a corner the bike and rider are catapulted forward towards the next section of smile-inducing singletrack.

For 2012, the Mach 429 has received some major updates to improve on what was already rated as one of the best 29er bikes on the market. Like the latest Mach 4 and 5.7's, the 429 receives a simpler hydroformed top tube that eliminates much of the welding that was required on the older model, whilst also increasing standover height for more clearance. The rear triangle has been sculpted and machined to remove any unnecessary material, and the addition of a 142x12 Thru-Axle has actually increased lateral stiffness to a level other brands can only dream of. Even the shapely new Tapered head tube has allowed Pivot to reduce a few grams while boosting front end strength. All of these frame refinements on the 2012 Mach 429 add up to drop over 250 grams in weight, which is a significant percentage from what is a super solid bike.
With all this talk of "hydroformed this", "tapered that", you've probably picked up that Pivot have a nutty obsession with frame stiffness, and if you find you have an uncanny ability to turn full suspension bikes into noodles, the short of it is that you are going to absolutely love the rigidity of a Pivot full suspension bike.

From Pivot Cycles:

"The original Mach 429 set the mtb world on fire as the best pedaling 29er full-suspension bike in existence. It received the MTBR.com award for best 29er and Mountain Bike Action readers picked it as the #1 choice for their next 29er. The combination of Pivot design and dw-link® suspension makes for a bike that accelerates, descends, climbs, and corners unlike any other 29er made- and now it just got better! The All New Mach 429 is both lighter and stiffer as a result of its revised rear triangle design, 1.5” tapered head tube, and a 142 X 12mm rear through axle design with post mount disc brake tabs. Plus, the frame lost over ½ pound in the process, resulting in the Mach 429 not only being the most efficient riding 29er full suspension frame in the world, but also one of the lightest!"

XT build

The Shimano XT-clad Mach 429 is a bomber choice for the trail rider seeking a super fast and efficient 29er, with nothing too blingy or delicate to worry about when you're miles from nowhere. Featuring the recently revamped XT groupset, the Mach 429 gets the sweet Ice Tech disc brakes that increase stopping power considerably over previous Shimano brakes and provide heat-resistant performance that reduces brake fade on long descents. Pivot have also selected the XT double crankset rather than the triple, as to minimise front derailleur shifting and improve ground clearance. Suspension lovers will be happy to know that the XT Mach 429 comes with a FIT cartridge RLC Float fork that has a much smoother action compared to the cheaper RL models and also features adjustable low speed compression - just like the RP23 rear shock - so you can setup your suspension just how you like it.

Fox Float 29 RLC Fork with Tapered Steerer, QR15 Thru-Axle and 95-120mm adjustable travel
Custom Valved Fox Float RP23 Kashima rear shock
Shimano 10 speed XT Drivetrain with XT 26/38t crankset
Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes with Ice Tech rotors
FSA SL-K Carbon Riserbar 685mm , SL-K stem and SL-K carbon seatpost
WTB Rocket V Race Saddle
DT Swiss Custom 350 29er Wheelset with X470 rims
Kenda Slant Six 29 x 2.2" Tyres

Sizing:
- Small: Suits riders between 5'6" - 5'10"
- Medium: Suits riders between 5'9" - 6'1"
- Large: Suits riders between 6'1" - 6'4"
- X Large: Suits riders between 6'3" - 6'6"

Frame Geometry:

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
	ST CTOT	TT	HT	HTA	STA	CNSTY	BB	STDOVER	Stack	Reach	Wheel Base
SMALL (120MM Fork)	17.00	23.00	3.85	69	71.8	17.95	13.10	29.55	23.66	15.35	43.78
MEDIUM (120MM Fork)	18.50	24.00	4.00	69.20	71.8	17.95	13.10	29.8	23.85	16.30	44.70
LARGE (120MM Fork)	20.00	24.75	4.75	69.60	71.8	17.95	13.10	30.55	24.63	16.80	45.31
X-LARGE (120MM Fork)	22.00	25.75	6.00	69.90	71.8	17.95	13.80	31.30	25.86	17.41	46.21

The Pivot Mach 429 features:

6061 Aluminum Alloy Main Frame
One-piece 6061 Aluminum Alloy Rear Triangle
One-piece Carbon upper link and one-piece Alloy lower link
100mm rear wheel travel
Custom valved Fox RP23 Kashima Boost Valve rear air shock
Sealed bearings at each pivot point, with quad-row bearings used in the lower link
Tapered head tube for stiffness
Suited for 100-120mm travel forks
92mm Wide Shimano XTR PressFit BB
Front Derailleur Spec: Direct Mount E-Type
142 x 12mm rear Thru-Axle
Seat Post Diameter: 30.9mm
Frame weight: 3000 grams (6.6lbs) with shock
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Colours: Anodized Jet Black, Anodized Cobalt Blue