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#141 ·
SDMTB'er said:
My dilemma - have both Mach 6 and 429 carbon - Rides I do are either lots of climbing and distance or lots of climbing with chunky downs. If more climbing or distance I pick Mach 429. If technical DH involved I pick the M6. You guys think this bike could cover all the bases? Something tells me I wouldn't be as happy on 40 plus mile rides with this bike.
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Yes, definitely. I owned a Mach 6 and a Mach 4. This bike would replace both with one lovely solution.

The ideal setup would be to have two wheelsets, 29er and Plus. 29er for the long, fast rides. Plus wil be for the chunky, loose dirt, rugged adventures.

But they won't sell a spare wheelset for now on the alternate size. One has to choose til then.

They won't sell a frame for now I think since there are not a lot of options to get the wheels and cranks easily. Those will be increasing and developing over the next year.
 
#142 ·
Sizing on this bike is very long. I'm usually a medium size with 5'8" and 30 inseam. But on this bike, they put me on a small. I actually didn't notice til the second day that I was on a small.
 
#143 ·
fc said:
Yes, definitely. I owned a Mach 6 and a Mach 4. This bike would replace both with one lovely solution.

The ideal setup would be to have two wheelsets, 29er and Plus. 29er for the long, fast rides. Plus wil be for the chunky, loose dirt, rugged adventures.

But they won't sell a spare wheelset for now on the alternate size. One has to choose til then.

They won't sell a frame for now I think since there are not a lot of options to get the wheels and cranks easily. Those will be increasing and developing over ether next year.
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Not sure if this would replace my 429 C - reason is I am concerned about that slack head tube angle.
 
#144 ·
fc said:
But they won't sell a spare wheelset for now on the alternate size. One has to choose til then.

They won't sell a frame for now I think since there are not a lot of options to get the wheels and cranks easily. Those will be increasing and developing over the next year.
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I wonder:- what did Pivot gain by introducing this new standard. Everybody was expecting long travel 29er with modern geometry from them. They finally delivered. - Why kill the excitement with the new standard and no frame sets available for sale? (Untill next year ) I wonder if they went the way of Hightower - 1x drivetrain, 148 spacing and $2500 frame - similar to what they did with 429trail - the best selling bike in their lineup- would they have achieved more sales and less controversy. Peiple can just switch the parts from other bikes or easily buy a frame. Why mess with success?
 
#145 ·
i'm looking for a picture of an XL frame.

All i saw was rather small frame. The seat tube of the xl looks pretty short, i think the saddle must be very high from the top tube. Would like to check it.
 
#147 ·
I am thinking about the 29er build with the D T SWISS rims. I have a new set of enve hv m70 sitting here. Front wheel no problem as it's boost to boost. Rear wheel I would need to swap the hubs between the stock build and the enves. Anyone thinking about a similar approach? Possible?
 
#148 ·
shrink said:
I am thinking about the 29er build with the D T SWISS rims. I have a new set of enve hv m70 sitting here. Front wheel no problem as it's boost to boost. Rear wheel I would need to swap the hubs between the stock build and the enves. Anyone thinking about a similar approach? Possible?
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That looks like a good plan to me.. :)
I've got a set of Nextie's just waiting to be laced up.
 
#149 ·
flyinmike said:
I have a 29x3 setup and it can rub in an MRP Stage contrary to what has been said.
It is a super good fork.. And, I know MRP is working on a 110Boost version that should be good for a 3.0 tire
the Fox34+ fork is only available up to 140mm but it does have huge clearance and will handle up to a 27.5x3.8 Hodag

I'm hoping some new forks will be out soon.
But, for now I don't know of anything to handle a 45mm rim and 3.0+ tire and can be had with 150 travel..
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Actually it does exist, I have a 2016 Fox 34 Plus Factory
150mm , bought as a take off from a Specialized 6fattie.
 
#150 ·
fc said:
Sizing on this bike is very long. I'm usually a medium size with 5'8" and 30 inseam. But on this bike, they put me on a small. I actually didn't notice til the second day that I was on a small.
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That's good to know. I'm 5'7" and a really short inseam. I'm on a small Knolly Endorphin running a fairly long stem at 65mm. I had sized down from a Medium Nomad3. Since I'm running such a long stem on the Endo, I was thinking Medium for a Switchblade.

Francis, how long do you think the stem was on the bike you rode?
 
#152 ·
invol2ver said:
i'm told there will be a frame only option this fall next run
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I gernerally go with a frame or frame kit,like to spec my personal components,but my LBS gives me a 20% shop discount and usually even more generous on a new bike. Thinking the Xtr/Xt Pro 1X with Reynolds/I9 wheelset will be very doable for me and component package is really very good!
 
#153 ·
flyinmike said:
That's good to know. I'm 5'7" and a really short inseam. I'm on a small Knolly Endorphin running a fairly long stem at 65mm. I had sized down from a Medium Nomad3. Since I'm running such a long stem on the Endo, I was thinking Medium for a Switchblade.

Francis, how long do you think the stem was on the bike you rode?
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It was 50mm stem. It had room for a 150mm dropper too. Lots of exposed post and the seat tube is straight for good insert length too. I didn't even have to push the saddle back on the zero offset post.

This is me on a small. 780mm bars. Photos by Lear Miller.
 

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well they are already in shops
I pedaled this Medium around the parking lot
And, I'm really liking it.
very good job Pivot !

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#155 ·
Sold my 429C on monday and had my parts list ready to order for the 429 trail I was planning to build, then this little baby was announced! Glad I waited a little before ordering all those parts (very unlike me). Getting my medium gloss blue delivered end of the week! I'm 5'10 w/ 32'' inseam. Will take pics and comment on size once I get it. :cool:
 
#156 ·
fc said:
It was 50mm stem. It had room for a 150mm dropper too. Lots of exposed post and the seat tube is straight for good insert length too. I didn't even have to push the saddle back on the zero offset post.

This is me on a small. 780mm bars. Photos by Lear Miller.
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I think this bike is perfect in M for me regarding the reach and TT #, which are only a touch longer then my L nomad.
I am 5'8.5" on a large N
3 and would go with a M switchblade.
I really like steep ST, so I would most like push the seat all the way to the front and use a 30-40mm stem.
Finally a nice sized bike from Pivot. They went from ultra short reach and slack ST on their previous bikes like M6, to perfect, at least in my eyes.
WB is also very nice and the short Cs... Cant wait to demo this beast.
 
#158 ·
20.100 FR said:
The seat tube of the xl looks pretty short, i think the saddle must be very high from the top tube.
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As a leggy guy, these short seat tubes are getting a bit out of control. Pivot didn't debut the 429SL that long ago, with the XL having a 22" seat tube. Meanwhile, the M Switchblade 29 has a seat tube of 16.75". They have the same reach!
 
#160 ·
techfersure said:
How tall are you and your inseam please.You like fit ?
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I'm 5'7" with a very short inseam.. Compared to a Med Nomad3 reach is noticeably longer.
the stem spec on the Pro build was maybe 60-70mm so that was some of it too
While I think I could make a Medium work for me.. I would order a Small.
I'm on a small Knolly 27.5 Endo now and the small Switchblade numbers looks really close to that fit wise.

by the way, it looks like the Grand Canyon between those chain stays even with a 2.8 Recon living there :eekster:
 
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