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When designing the 429, we developed something truly special -- a bike that outperforms everything else in the category. The Mach 429 is a bike that can go from the race course to the trail and give up nothing in between. Using designs from Chris Cocalis and dw-link designer Dave Weagle, the Mach 429 accelerates, descends, climbs and corners unlike any other 29er on the market.
Anyone who has ridden a 29er hardtail knows what makes these bikes special. They provide instant acceleration and they roll over just about anything. Once up to speed the 29" wheels feel nearly unstoppable. Unfortunately, in rough, long events or even just your typical trail ride, there is a price to be paid for all that hardtail goodness. It's not nearly as punishing as on smaller wheels, but you can still take one helluva beating.
Enter the full suspension 29er -- more cush and big wheels!
But there is a lot more we could ask for. We rode what is out there and consulted with some of the leading 29er experts. We went to races and listened to 29er riders. There is a clear consensus between what we experienced as well as that of the shops and the riders -- 29er full suspension bikes are cool, but they don't offer the same efficiency benefits as their hardtail cousins. In general, 29er full suspension bikes have been longer, flexier, and have an overall lag in acceleration…Until now.
Details:
We've put a ton of thought into every aspect of the 429's design and want to share some of unique aspects of the bike with you.
Front Derailleur: The Pivot Mach 429 uses a direct mount front derailleur that bolts straight to the frame in the exact location needed for perfect shifting. It's a more rigid mount that gives you the best front shifting performance made.
Chain-line: By direct mounting the front derailleur and precisely controlling the bottom bracket width we control the chain-line precisely. A perfect chain-line means perfect shifts and no strange cross chaining issues. It seems like a small detail, but its something no one else does and it makes a big difference in a race or out on the trail.
Replaceable derailleur hanger: The replaceable hanger is made of 7075-T6 aluminum which is the strongest aluminum made. The hanger features a reinforcement rib and a design that integrates perfectly with the dropout and provides for perfect shifting every time.
Cable routing: Our under-the-top-tube-routing is clean, smooth, and out of the way of both the elements and the rider. Although not the most exciting thing in the world to talk about, cable routing just doesn't get any better then this.
Quality, Passion, and Pure Love for what we do: We love to ride and we sweat the details. It shows in every frame and every bike that we get to share with our customers. When you ride one, we think you will agree that there is something special going on that is far greater then the sum of its parts.
Customer Service and dedication to the rider: Although not technically a part of the bike design itself, we feel that it is equally important. We want to take care of our customers and riding friends and want everyone that rides a Pivot to be a part of our extended family. If you have a question or a problem, we are there for you. You can get in touch with anyone in our company from our sales guys, to the shipping manager and all the way to the president. If we haven't answered your questions here, you just want to talk to someone at Pivot, or you have a problem that needs solving, give us a call. We would love to hear from you.
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