Product Description
Brand |
Pivot |
Category |
MOUNTAIN |
Seller |
Backcountry |
Often times when we think of short-travel XC bikes, we have a tendency to think of nothing but long stretches of singletrack, smooth, fast rolling dirt, and quick switchbacks, with riders dressed in lycra, but just because that's where a cross-country racer might bang out their miles doesn't mean its where the bike finds its limit. The Pivot Mach 429SL Carbon Mountain Bike has the fast-rolling readiness of the raciest of XC bikes, but is capable enough for long backcountry adventures, exploring the wild beyond of Squamish or Northwest Arkansas where you can roll for days without seeing another human soul. The 429SL achieves this versatility by combining new-school racing geometry with supple, DW-link suspension to create a bike that's quick and nimble handling is only rivaled by its supportive, yet plush travel. To keep the geometry so quick-handling, the 429SL has a steep, 70. 3-degree head tube angle, and an equally steep 72. 9-degree seat tube angle, collectively keeping you centered in the cockpit for maximum control and power. The bike uses a short top tube so you can stay on-top and in your attacking position whether in or out of the saddle, showing the bike who's boss with quick control through tight switchbacks. This not only keeps you in a great XC-race stance, but also lends to long-ride comfort for endurance racing or long adventures in the backcountry. On the climbs you benefit from the latest iteration of DW-link suspension that's paired with a Fox Float DPS Kashima coated shock, fine-tuned specifically for the 429SL to offer unmatched pedaling efficiency that soaks up square edge bumps without bobbing and squatting into the travel. This lends to exceptional traction on steep climbs, and instant acceleration when things open up. The Fox Float DPS shock offers settings that are designed to offer you a plush feel when heading downhill, with control over damping and firm handling when you need to punch up fast climbs. We won't try to tell you that th...
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