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2019 Pivot

Mach 4 Carbon Pro XT/XTR

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,799
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130mm front
ForkFox Factory Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Factory
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXTR, XT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Mach 4 Carbon Pro XT/XTR
Other Trail bikes
Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

22 mph

Mach 4 Carbon Pro XT/XTR

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'5"

SM

5'4" – 5'8"

MD

5'7" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

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Reviews

Summary

The Pivot Mach 4 is a highly versatile trail bike that excels in both climbing and descending, thanks to its efficient DW-Link suspension design. It's praised for its lightweight frame, excellent geometry, and the ability to customize for different riding needs. While it's on the pricier side, its performance and build quality justify the cost for many riders.

Pros
  • Efficient DW-Link suspension design for excellent climbing and descending

  • Lightweight frame with superb stiffness and durability

  • Versatile and customizable for various riding styles and needs

  • Excellent geometry that balances stability and agility

  • High-quality components and build options

Cons
  • High price point

  • Press-fit bottom bracket may concern some riders

  • Some builds may come with tires not suited for all trail conditions

  • External cable routing on some models

  • Live Valve technology adds significant cost and weight

Key Quotes
This bike climbs like a dream and is playful yet stable on descents.
BIKEPACKING.com
Simply put, the Mach 4 SL brought out some of my more destructive XC urges (stomp pedals, throw elbows, win press camp) and I’m not sorry about it.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
The Mach 4 SL is a total cross country rocket ship
MTBR logoMTBR

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Pivot Mach 4 Carbon SL

May 2020 · McCoy

Leadville-tested, trail bike-ready

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Pivot Mach 4 SL

Oct 2019

When I picture what’s going on inside the mind of Chris Cocalis, I visualize endless rows of tall filing cabinets where tons of information are stored. There are childhood memories of water parks and go-kart tracks, details of motorbike adventures and notes about the best places to grab a cheeseburger, fries and frozen custard. There are the names of Pivot Cycles’ 100 employees globally (most headquartered in Tempe, Arizona) and athletes, what bikes they ride and even where some of them are racing on a given weekend. Then there’s an entirely separate room for bike data—from information about the first bikes he designed at Titus and competitors’ suspension platforms to athlete feedback and the details of frame manufacturing.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Pivot Mach 4 SL

Jun 2019

 What a great few days we had on board this bike. The brand new Pivot Mach 4 SL lobbed into our life just a few days before the Port to Port stage race, giving us the perfect opportunity to test this bike as it’s intended to be ridden. This is Pivot’s cross country race machine …

Highs
  • Incredible suspension technology.

  • Confident, modern XC handling.

  • Beautiful attention to detail.

Lows
  • Should be upgrade-proof at this price.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Pivot Mach 4 SL

May 2019

Built around the well-loved DW-link suspension platform, the leaner, meaner Mach 4 SL replaces both the Mach 4 and the Mach 429 SL as Pivot’s sole full-sus XC option.

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Bikerumor
First Rides: Pivot Mach 4 SL cross country race bike rips up & down the trail

May 2019 · Tyler Benedict

First ride review of the all-new Pivot Mach 4 SL cross country race bike. If you're looking for a lightweight XC mountain bike, this one's made for winning!

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MTBR
Pivot Mach 4 SL revealed

May 2019 · Jordan Villella

With modern geometry, Pivot suspension quality and a frame starting at 4.05 lbs, the new Pivot Mach 4 SL is ready to take on the world. - Mtbr.com

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BikeRadar
Pivot Mach 4 Carbon 27.5 XTR review

Dec 2017 · Russell Eich

A simply amazing, seriously fast mountain bike with the price to match. Buy if you want one bike for all your go-fast bike exploits and have the skills to confidently rock a 27.5in

Highs
  • Fast, amazing frame, class-leading rear suspension, stiff, lots of build options

Lows
  • Price, stock tires are easily overwhelmed

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Bicycling
First Ride: Pivot Mach 4 Carbon and Les 27.5​

Jun 2017 · Ron Koch

​Pivot’s cross country bikes get a makeover for 2018, making them faster than ever

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Mach 4 Carbon

Fork

Fox Factory 34 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT4 - 130mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Factory Float DPS

Headset

Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge

Stem

Phoenix Team XC/Trail - 75mm

Handlebar

Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 740mm

Saddle

Phoenix WTB Pro Volt

Seatpost

KS LEV 100mm (XS, SM), Fox Transfer 125mm (MD, LG, XL)

TypeDropper

Grips

Phoenix Team Padloc

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR GS 11-Speed

Crank

Race Face Aeffect SL 30t

Shifters

Shimano XT M8000 11-Speed

Cassette

Shimano XT M-8000 11-46t

Chain

Shimano HG700 11-Speed

Brakes

Shimano XT M-8000

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub, 25mm - 27.5"

Tires

Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5" x 2.35" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED, 120 TPIMaxxis Ardent Race 27.5" x 2.35" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXSPEED

Disc Rotors

Shimano XT CenterLock - 160mmShimano XT CenterLock - 160mm

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