2020 Pivot

Trail 429 Limited Edition Enduro Build - Pro XT/XTR

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$7,599
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140mm front
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Factory
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, XT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

28 mph

Trail 429 Limited Edition Enduro Build - Pro XT/XTR

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'5"

SM

5'3" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'8"

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Reviews
Beta
The Beta Tests: Pivot Trail 429

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.

Highs
  • Efficient climber

  • Extremely versatile with 20 build kits

  • Lightweight

Lows
  • Expensive entry point

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Freehub
Bike Review | 2021 Pivot Trail 429 Pro XT/XTR Enduro

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.

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Bicycling
The Pivot Trail 429 Does It All

Feb 2021

It can go anywhere and shred (almost) any trail

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MTB Mag
[Tested] Pivot Trail 429 - Limited Edition Enduro Build

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

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BikeRadar
Pivot Trail 429 Pro XT/XTR review

Jun 2019 · Mick Kirkman

Stiff, lightning-fast and sharply-dressed machine with impeccable trail manners but a high price ticket

Highs
  • Laterally-solid chassis powers through rough sections without flinching

  • Twin-link suspension delivers efficient, punchy power delivery in any gear

Lows
  • Stiff frame highlights how the Fox 34 fork feels less solid in comparison

  • At this price, I’d expect flashier, stiffer cranks

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

May 2019

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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Pinkbike
Review: 2019 Pivot Trail 429 - A Little Bit of Travel, A Whole Lot of Fun

Apr 2019 · Daniel Sapp

Pivot's Trail 429 may only have 120mm of travel, but it packs a punch.

Highs
  • Very versatile

  • Confidence inspiring build

  • Not an XC bike with a bigger fork

Lows
  • Padloc bar / grips

  • Can feel short in high speed chop

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride - Pivot Trail 429

Mar 2019

We spent day two of the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival riding the Pivot Trail 429, and it still punches far above its weight class.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Trail 429

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 140mm

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Factory Float DPX2

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge

Stem

Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail

Handlebar

Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon

Saddle

Phoenix WTB Pro Volt Special Edition

Seatpost

Fox Transfer Factory Series 125mm (XS, SM), 150mm (MD-XL)

TypeDropper

Grips

Phoenix Team Padloc

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR SGS 12-Speed

Crank

Shimano XT 8130 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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 29"

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRAMaxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA

Disc Rotors

Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mmShimano XT CenterLock - 180mm

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