[mo6500]

Well, The V3 will turn 4 years old next month, and Pivot will probably release the V4 soon.
I have heard that unlike V3 which has a Trail build (130F/120R) and Enduro build (140F/120R), Pivot will put some minor geo updates and beef up the V4 which will have only one build - 140F/130R, like the New Ibis Ripley and Transition Smuggler.
Did anyone hear other rumors?

 

[ejj]

I’ve heard only timeline specifics from a reputable dealer. The mentioned June/July in my hands. Also implied no big changes.

 

[ownyourtime]

They sticking with super boost?

 

[mo6500]

The Switchblade V3 still has a super boost, so I guess that the Trail 429 V4 will have it too.

 

[TylerVernon]

Maybe they will finally go to headset cable routing.

 

[boostedka]

Maybe they'll finally use a threaded BB

 

[TylerVernon]

Maybe they'll finally use a threaded BB

Next T429 will be PF92, superboost, headset routing, and even shorter cs (422mm).

 

[A. Rider]

Well, The V3 will turn 4 years old next month, and Pivot will probably release the V4 soon.
I have heard that unlike V3 which has a Trail build (130F/120R) and Enduro build (140F/120R), Pivot will put some minor geo updates and beef up the V4 which will have only one build - 140F/130R, like the New Ibis Ripley and Transition Smuggler.
Did anyone hear other rumors?

If they go to a 130R then they'd need to call it a 529.

 

[Tinshield]

Threaded BB and no superboost would be a great change, otherwise never getting another Pivot.

 

[nya]

keep superboost please, I like it

 

[ejj]

Superboost is likely pretty nice to ride, not so great for your old wheelsets. If you want a nice wheelset, you need to order them with the bike--otherwise you are trying to sell a super-boost set some time down the line.

 

[tom tom]

keep superboost please, I like it

Don't keep Superboost please, I hate it............

 

[nya]

Don't keep Superboost please, I hate it............

enough options without it!

 

[ownyourtime]

There maybe minor ride benefits to super boost but IMO they are not worth the inconvenience of a rare standard. I have multiple boost wheelsets I can interchange between bikes. The nail in the coffin for me was a couple years ago at a bike festival was at the i9 booth and a rider needed parts for a super boost hub repair and the i9 tech said they don’t travel with super boost parts. If the mfg doesn’t have them on hand what are the odds on a road trip a LBS would have them.

 

[Tinshield]

I’ve had a couple bikes with super boost. Zero noticeable difference other than being stuck with odd ball wheels if you move to another frame and a bit tougher to sell.

 

[nya]

superboost bikes are so far the only ones I found that I don't heel strike the chainstay, and my rear wheel definitely had longer life than on any previous bike with boost, the latter could be just a coincidental anecdote, but the former definitely seem to be a thing for me

 

[MetalRider]

If they go to a 130R then they'd need to call it a 529.

They should call it the 5.1229. Technically accurate and in the tradition of bike naming, confusing.

 

[A. Rider]

There maybe minor ride benefits to super boost but IMO they are not worth the inconvenience of a rare standard. I have multiple boost wheelsets I can interchange between bikes. The nail in the coffin for me was a couple years ago at a bike festival was at the i9 booth and a rider needed parts for a super boost hub repair and the i9 tech said they don’t travel with super boost parts. If the mfg doesn’t have them on hand what are the odds on a road trip a LBS would have them.

Not arguing, but isn't everything the same except for the width of the hub shell and the width of the axle?

 

[mo6500]

I do hope that Pivot won't bump up the V4 travel.
Last July I had a Trail 429 V3 demo bike for the weekend (ride GX trail build), and this bike is just PHENOMENAL with it's 130/120 mm travel. It was precise, comfy, and sooooo plush. I actually felt like it had more travel and had a great time on this bike.

I also had the Ibis Ripley V3 demo bike for the weekend a few years ago, and although it has the same 130/120 mm travel as the Trail 429 V3, the Trail 429 is hands down better on the technical climbs and MUCH better and confident-inspiring on the DH.
Maybe that is why Ibis bumped up the Ripley V5 frame and travel to 140/130 mm

So dear Pivot guys, you already have a FANTASTIC bike.
Do your magic tweaks and tricks with the V4, but please don't bump it up and make it heavier.
This bike doesn't need a 36 & float X, and if anyone still needs that then the Switchblade is probably the better choice

 

[Bones2]

While I personally would prefer 140/130. That would be my perfect bike. I just don’t see it happening with the switchblade at 142.