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TRAIL 429 Pro XT/XTR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$7,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Apr 2025 · Simon Kohler
In our 2025 big trail bike comparison test, we pitted the Pivot Switchblade Team X0 Transmission against the hottest bikes of the season. How did it fare against the competition?
Very lively uphill
High agility
Premium design
Demands an active riding style
Feb 2025 · Cory Benson
Pivot’s all-new carbon Trailcat is 2-Trail-Bikes-in-1: Pick superlight 120mm SL or long travel 135mm LT for all your mountain biking needs…
Nov 2024 · Nelson
From fast-paced, flowy trail rides with lots of climbing to well-traveled, beat-up, chunky steep descents, the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain spectrum. From fast-paced, flowy trail rides with lots of climbing to well-traveled, beat-up, chunky steep descents, the V3 Switchblade pushes the fun factor a bit farther out on both sides of the all-mountain spectrum.
Versatile in a broad range of terrain
Improved geometry for better handling
Lighter frame than the previous model
Longer dropper-post insertion depths
Full-size water bottle fits inside the front triangle in all sizes
Improved rider position for climbing
Rear suspension feels more supple and active
Quiet operation
Proven cable-port system for easier service
Subtle improvements on every front
Some riders preferred shorter crank arm length
WTB’s Volt saddle not favored by all
Lack of internal frame storage polarizing among riders
Aug 2024 · Neal Hunt
Have Pivot's recent updates to its popular Switchblade trail bike done enough to warrant its superbike pricing?
Lively engaging ride
Sorted suspension
Riding position is pretty much perfect for me
User-friendly cable routing
Option to run a mullet setup
Wheel spec is disappointing for £9k
Lack of internal storage may put some off
Could do with a longer dropper post as standard
A 10-year instead of a lifetime warranty
May 2024 · Robert Johnston
With a versatile and adaptable frame like the Trail 429, we could see potential for riders looking for “one bike to rule them all.”
Mar 2023 · Guy Kesteven
Boasting low weight and impressive climbing efficiency, the Pivot Trail 429 Pro XT/XTR is a 110/130mm 29er built for trail riding. This is the top-spec model, which features Fox Live Valve system and carbon handlebars. Best mountain bikes; the ultimate trail, enduro and XC bikes Need to know: 110mm frame travel, 130mm front 29er wheels Asymmetric inserts give ‘Low’ and ‘Lower’ ride height adjustments 157mm Superboost axle spacing Pivot signature grips and carbon bar Fox Live Valve system Even though the Pivot Trail 429 was launched just over two years ago, features like the SuperBoost 157mm rear axle spacing and battery mounts for Fox’s Live Valve automatic suspension feel like they’re from a different era. The 157mm hub spacing allows for a 29×2.6in or 27.5×2.8in tyre compatibility, while keeping the chainstay length short and you can also use the Live Valve mounts for Pivot’s range of Topeak collaboration tools when running regular suspension, which helps offsets the lack of internal storage. Features from the future then? Only time will tell. Pivot’s Hollow Core carbon fibre frame has an impressively low claimed weight of 2.7kg for a medium with shock, and the layups are size specific, so everyone gets the same ride vibe. Lots of rubber protection and individual cable/hose inserts keep the ride very quiet, apart from the standard Shimano XT brake pads rattle. So overall the Trail 429 is a really clean, meticulously engineered bike. Unlike Yeti and Santa Cruz the warranty only covers manufacturing defects though and while there’s a rubber flap to stop crap getting crunched between the lower link and the frame, it’s a serious mud collection point. That – like the press fit bottom bracket – matters on a bike that’s likely to see a lot of miles. Suspension Pivot has employed Dave Weagle’s DW-link suspension for years, and the Trail 429 squeezes an extra volume Fox Float DPS shock between the two signature short links. To make set up easier, the shock comes with a neat clip on sag metre. Handy, given how much time we’d end up fettling with the rear suspension. The problem? With the correct sag the bike bottomed too easily so maybe a smaller volume air-can would be the easiest fix. Cue spending a lot of time with a bag of spacers and all sorts of pressure setting. A long winded process that revealed the best end stroke performance came from running zero spacers and 7.5% sag. Now, that’s a long way from the blue and red ‘optimal zone’ of the sag metre, and unsurprisingly kills most of the suppleness and comfort. It also lifts the bike up in its travel, which activates the precarious cornering feel of the high bottom bracket which is normally hidden in the sag. The high BB is further compounded by the fact that while Pivot claims 120mm of travel, we only achieved 110mm of vertical wheel travel when measured. On the plus side, the shock is trunnion mounted and all of the pivot bearings …Continue reading »
Ultra smooth, grippy and comfortable
Short on suspension, support and aggression
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
| Frame | Trail 429 Colors: Pacific Blue; Slate Canary Yellow; Willow Green; Silver Metallic |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 34 29", GRIPX2 - 130mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X Travel: 120mm |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 35mm(XS), 45mm(SM), 55mm(MD-XL) |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 780mm |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory Series 125mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 155mm -180mm (MD), 210mm (LG-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Æffect R 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 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 XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29", 15x110 F/12x157 R |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA, Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO, MAXXTERRA |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm, Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mm |
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