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 |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 140mm front |
Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XTR, XT |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
4'9" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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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.
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
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
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
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.
Frame | Trail 429 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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Fork | Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 140mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Factory Float DPX2 Spring Type: Air |
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) Type: Dropper |
Grips | Phoenix Team Padloc |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS 12-Speed |
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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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 29" |
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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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