Pivot Cycles was launched as a start-up at Interbike 2007, with the original Mach 4 and Mach 5 models and just a handful of staff. 10 years later, the company has expanded to over 50 employees, and now boasts a complete lineup of off-road models – designs that have graced the top steps of podiums ranging from World Cup Cross Country, to the Red Bull Hardline to the Fat Bike World Championships. To commemorate this anniversary, Pivot is introducing the Mach 5.5 Carbon Anniversary Edition. Only 300 of these special bikes will be available world wide.
“I can’t express how much it means to me to mark Pivot’s 10th Anniversary. From the first year, with just two models and a lot of big plans, to now, with a full range of mountain bikes, an incredible roster of world class athletes, and customers around the world – it’s been a great ride, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” said Pivot’s founder, President and CEO, Chris Cocalis. “Looking forward, we are as excited for the future as we were the day we started business, and the next decade is going to be even more exciting!’
This limited and numbered edition of our versatile, high-performance trail bike features a special Pivot Cycles 10th Anniversary paint, Race Face Next SL carbon crankset with custom graphics, matching Fox 36 fork and Fox Float Factory DPX2 rear shock, special WTB Volt Team saddle with Anniversary graphic and custom rail color, and Anniversary Edition Reynolds Carbon wheels with custom, laser etched Pivot 10 Year Anniversary logos and blue anodized-to-match, Industry 9 hubs. Only 300 of these specially painted and spec’d versions of the Mach 5.5 Carbon are available for purchase. Interested riders should immediately contact their Pivot Cycles dealer to ensure availability: http://www.pivotcycles.com/dealer-locator/
The Mach 5.5 Carbon is the quintessential trail bike. With 140mm of dw-link™ suspension, it sticks to and claws up just about anything, with unparalleled pedaling efficiency. On descents, the Mach 5.5 Carbon’s incredible square edge bump performance and 160mm travel Fox 36 enables you to conquer terrain that makes other bikes cower. It’s a bike that inspires you to climb while looking forward to the descents and begs you to push your limits.
E-Bikes for Europe
Pivot also used Eurobike to announce their revolutionary Shuttle model.
The full carbon 140mm travel, 19.95kg (44lbs) Shuttle sets a new benchmark in the eMTB category. The new Shuttle features class leading light weight, progressive enduro geometry, and a perfectly balanced chassis. The Shuttle’s dw-link™ suspension is tuned specifically for the high power output of Shimano’s Steps E8000 pedal assist system. The Pivot Shuttle sets a new standard in the category, bringing Pivot Cycles’ quality and performance to an authentic, pro-level, enduro eMTB.
“When designing the Shuttle, we wanted to really raise the bar by developing a true pro-level enduro/trail bike within the eMTB category. The Shuttle combines every design feature and standard for stiffness, strength and performance that Pivot mountain bikes are known for,” said Pivot President Cocalis. “Combined with Shimano’s incredible E8000 system, our innovative full carbon chassis and some clever engineering solutions to battery integration, we were able to exceed our goals and build an incredibly light eMTB with short 17.2” (437mm) chainstays, balanced handling, and a level of overall performance not previously available in the eMTB category.”
The Shuttle is spec’d with an eMTB specific DT Swiss wheelset and Maxxis tires with Silk-Shield Technology. The DT Swiss EB1550 wheelset is custom designed for Pivot to accommodate the incredible torque produced by pedal assist systems. Co-developed with Pivot, the Maxxis Silk-Shield casing is far stronger and much lighter than a traditional downhill casing, and offers a supple ride feel for the best on-trail handling. The Shuttle offers huge amounts of tire clearance (up to 3.0” wide 27.5+) and is 29” compatible.
The Pivot Shuttle is available for purchase in the European market only, for 9.999,00€.
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