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Trail 429 27.5+" Pro XT/XTR
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$6,099| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm front |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 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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Sep 2021 · Logan Watts
The Pivot Trail 429 was updated with a new geometry, more mounts, and a different linkage design. Find our review after trail riding and bikepacking here…
Well-designed geometry that feels balanced and versatile (even with the longer fork in the “Lower” setting)
Ability to tweak the geometry to your liking with the flip-chip
Incredibly agile, predictable, and sure-footed while descending, particularly on twisty and fast corners
Progressive suspension feels relatively supple while moving slow and doesn’t bottom out as much as other 120mm bikes I’ve ridden
Decent frame triangle and plenty of bottle mounts
Internal cables were rattly and loud
Having a 34” inseam, I wish there was a little less standover and a larger triangle
Superboost is good in theory, but now that Boost has seemingly won the standards battle, it’s not ideal for swapping out wheels
Expensive
Jul 2021 · Nicole Formosa
The Pivot Trail 429 has always been a few generations ahead of other aggressive short-travel bikes, and it is still true to its roots.
Efficient climber
Extremely versatile with 20 build kits
Lightweight
Expensive entry point
Mar 2021 · Spencer Astra
It’s always exciting when a new test bike spices up the ride on my favorite trails—and lately it seems that mid-travel bikes have added the most spice, due largely to their maneuverability and point-and-shoot control. So, from the moment I hopped aboard the new Pivot Trail 429—the Arizona-based company’s third-generation version of its best-selling model—it was clear this bike was going to have a real kick to its performance. The new Trail 429 was redesigned to be a lightweight climb assassin that descends with agility and precision, with 29-inch wheels and 120 millimeters of rear-wheel travel. It comes with two travel options in the front—130 or 140 millimeters—and given the renowned steepness of many of Bellingham, Washington’s trails, Pivot wisely sent us the 140-millimeter Pro Enduro version to put through its paces. Its climbing credentials were validated from the first few pedal strokes uphill. The ultra-lightweight bike (the frame and shock weigh only 5.9 pounds) gets up to speed quickly, and the tried-and-true DW Link rear-suspension platform allows for efficient use of all 120 millimeters of the Fox Factory Float DPX2 shock’s travel without the slightest hint of pedal bob. This was true when pedaling both in and out of the saddle, which is a rare trait when a rider of my size is standing and stomping on the pedals. The ultra-progressive leverage curve provides suppleness off the top while still enjoying a near-bottomless end stroke, and I was able to maintain traction through rough terrain without paying the price in speed-stifling bottom-outs.
Feb 2021 · Matt Phillips
It can go anywhere and shred (almost) any trail
Feb 2021 · Daniel Sapp
The Trail 429's geometry and suspension layout have been updated for 2021.
Feb 2021
Pivot Cycles has just launched its 3rd generation Trail 429, and this one's a doozy! Featuring an all-new carbon frame, improved suspension performance and contemporary geometry, the Pivot Trail 429 is one of the most efficient and most versatile trail bikes we've ever tested. Read on for our in-depth review.
Beautifully crafted carbon chassis
Wheelsize, fork & ride height adaptability
Incredible technical pedalling performance
Masterfully controlled for a 120mm trail bike
Sag guide is so simple, but bloody brilliant!
Light & whippy Reynolds wheels
Rattly cable port
Rattly brake pads
Super Boost may be a turnoff for some
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.
| Frame | Trail 429 |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 34 29", 51mm offset, FIT4 - 130mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float DPS |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo |
| Seatpost | KS Rage-i 125mm (XS), Fox Transfer Performance Series 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Phoenix Team Padloc |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS 12-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Æffect R 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 10-51t |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8120 4-Piston Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 40mm - 27.5+" |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon 27.5"+ x 2.8" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA, SilkShieldMaxxis Rekon 27.5"+ x 2.8" TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA, SilkShield |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mmShimano XT CenterLock - 180mm |
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