Pivot’s Mach 429 SL was already an amazing bike. So good in fact, that the newest version has changed very little. Even though there isn’t a lot new, the changes keep the Mach 429 SL current, and end up giving the bike another trick up its sleeves in terms of tires…
Keeping in line with Pivot’s carbon bikes, the Mach 429 SL uses their Hollow Core Internal Molding technology to create a light frame without excess resin, wrinkles, and voids in the carbon. Weights appear to be very close to the previous version with frames starting at 5.3lbs (2.4Kg) and completes capable sub 23lb (10.4kg).
Available in S-XL frames, Pivot recommends the height breakdown below:
- Small: 5’4″ – 5’10”
- Medium: 5’9″ – 6’1”
- Large: 6’1″ – 6’4”
- X-Large: 6’3″ +
The biggest change to the 100mm travel frame is the addition of Boost 148 x 12 rear spacing. The move allows for stiffer rear triangle as well as stiffer 29″ wheels to be used and offers additional tire clearance. That clearance can be used for a plus tire configuration with room for 29 x 2.35″ and 27.5 x 2.8″ tires.
Built to include the Pivot Cable Port System, the Mach 429 SL is 1x and 2x compatible along with mechanical or Di2 drivetrain compatible with the battery stashed in the downtube of the frame. Along with the PF92 bottom bracket and ISCG05 tabs, the frame uses post mount 160 disc brake tabs which will fit up to a 180mm rotor, internal dropper routing for a 30.9mm post, and provisions for two water bottle cages.
The Mach 429 SL will be sold in 14 different configurations with 120mm travel forks and pricing starting at $4,199 and will be available immediately.
Features:
- Frame weight from 5.3lbs (2.4Kg) and sub 23lb (10.4kg) complete.
- 100mm of renowned dw-link® suspension tuned for race and trail handling.
- World Cup caliber full carbon frame featuring leading edge carbon fiber materials and Pivot’s proprietary hollow core internal molding technology.
- Pivot’s race-winning, trail-slaying geometry.
- 29-inch wheels for the fastest laps and superior rollover in technical terrain.
- Full length internal cable routing and Shimano Di2 integration via Pivot’s exclusive, easy-to-maintain Cable Port System
- Internal dropper post compatible
- Cold forged alloy linkages with Enduro Max Cartridge Bearings
- Fox Float Kashima Factory shock, performance tuned for the Mach 429SL
- Frame weights from 5.2lbs
- Highly durable rubberized leather downtube and swingarm protection
- Updated to Boost™ 12 x 148mm rear spacing
- 5”+ compatible (up to 2.8” tires)
- Designed to work with forks from 100-120 mm in travel.
- Weight conscious matte carbon finish with Red or Blue color options
- Available in sizes S, M, L, XL for riders between 5’3″ and 6’4″
