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Trail 429 29" Race XT
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,899| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm front |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'9" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Pivot Trail 429 is a versatile and balanced trail bike that excels in quick accelerations, efficient climbing, and nimble handling. It features a stiff carbon frame and improved suspension for better stability and control, though it can feel demanding in highly technical terrain. Overall, it offers a modernized design that retains the playful and responsive characteristics of its predecessor.
Quick accelerations and efficient climbing
Stiff and laterally solid carbon frame
Versatile and balanced trail performance
Improved suspension with good small bump sensitivity
Agile and capable downhill handling
Can feel short or overwhelmed in high-speed rough terrain
Limited performance in highly technical or enduro conditions
High price point for the builds
Some components may not meet expectations for aggressive riding
No frame-only option available
perfect example of modernization without reinvention
BIKE MagazineThe Pivot rips through most terrain at a lick, with some trail feedback, and rewards physical efforts by feeling lightning quick
BikeRadarThe all-new Pivot Trail 429 makes us weep little tears of joy – half a day with this bike and it’s already right up there on our most-wanted list.
Flow Mountain BikeQuick accelerations is where this bike shines above bigger travel peers.
MTBRThe Trail 429 is the bike I've been grabbing when I'm not sure where I'll end up, and I've never felt all that overwhelmed in the techgnar, or underpowered on faster trails.Pinkbike
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Apr 2020 · Ian Collins
This year Pivot Cycles took the Mach 429 Trail and, mainly via spec, gave it more of an aggressive kick, thus transforming it into the Trail 429 Enduro Edition. Personally I’ve always liked the idea of taking somewhat aggressive short travel 29″ bikes and replacing a meager inline shock with a piggy back shock, overforking it by ~ 10mm and beefing up the tires. Provided the bike starts out as competent in the first place, that usually makes for a really fun, and surprisingly capable bike. Well – that’s precisely what Pivot did with the Limited Edition Trail 429 on test
Nov 2019
When we tested the new Trail 429 at the Bible of Bike Tests in Tucson, Arizona, we found it was the perfect example of modernization without reinvention.
Jun 2019 · Mick Kirkman
Stiff, lightning-fast and sharply-dressed machine with impeccable trail manners but a high price ticket
Laterally-solid chassis powers through rough sections without flinching
Twin-link suspension delivers efficient, punchy power delivery in any gear
Stiff frame highlights how the Fox 34 fork feels less solid in comparison
At this price, I’d expect flashier, stiffer cranks
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!
Apr 2019 · Daniel Sapp
Pivot's Trail 429 may only have 120mm of travel, but it packs a punch.
Very versatile
Confidence inspiring build
Not an XC bike with a bigger fork
Padloc bar / grips
Can feel short in high speed chop
May 2018 · Bturman
Sporting a fully redesigned frame, major geometry updates, more travel, and Super Boost Plus, the new Trail 429 also hints at improved carbon technologies while taking on rowdier descents.
May 2018 · Francis Cebedo
120/130mm travel has been blended with new geometry to deliver a bike can conquer technical terrain while still providing speed and excitement for even docile, local trails. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Trail 429 |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance 34 29", 51mm offset, GRIP - 130mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float DPS |
| Headset | Pivot Semi-Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 55mm |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 750mm |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Race Vigo |
| Seatpost | KS LEV 125mm (XS), Fox Transfer 125mm (SM), Fox Transfer 150mm (MD-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Phoenix Team Padloc |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT GS 11-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Ride 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7000 11-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M-7000 11-46t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 11-Speed |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7000 Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 30mm - 29" |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRAMaxxis Rekon 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 180mmShimano SLX 6-bolt - 180mm |
First added September 16
Last updated September 16
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