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Pivot Cycles repositions Mach 4 SL as XC race machine

  • Ron 

Pivot Cycles has re-engineered their Mach 4 SL to be the go-to bike for World Cup-level XC riders.

The all-new Mach 4 SL is designed to let World Cup level athletes capitalize on every inch of increasingly technical courses and generate speed where others hesitate. Pivot’s engineers have pushed the boundaries in every conceivable metric of cross country performance. It’s the lightest, fastest 100mm travel XC race bike they’ve ever developed.

Weighty Goals

Cross country racers know that every gram counts. Pivot’s engineers didn’t set out to cut a few grams – they insisted on slashing hundreds. Starting at 1845 grams for the frameset, the Mach 4 SL takes a front row seat in the ultralight full suspension category and has the best stiffness to weight ratios Pivot has ever created. The new Mach 4SL is over 300 grams lighter than its feathery predecessor, the Mach 429 SL – that’s ¾ of a pound!  Steep climbs and sharp accelerations never felt so good – or fast.

The Fox Live Valve Advantage

The Mach 4 SL frame features full Fox Live Valve integration for next level cross country suspension. Live Valve’s electronically activated suspension system senses impacts and knows when you’re climbing or descending. It reacts to the terrain 100 times faster than the blink of an eye, so you never feel the system actuating; the suspension is just perfect all the time. The system automatically activates tens of thousands of times during a race or ride for the ultimate in pedaling efficiency and control in rough terrain without any rider input. The efficiency benefits are undeniable, and the speed gained on every part of the course is truly mind-blowing.

Short or Tall, it Fits Them All

Proper fit is critical to maximizing your body’s output, so Pivot made sure the Mach 4 SL fits the widest range of riders and all genders without compromise. The extra-small size fits riders down to 4”10” with a lower standover height than even their Mach 4 Carbon with 27.5” wheels, and the extra-large size fits riders up to 6’7” tall. A shorter stack, longer reach, and steeper seat angle put you in a powerful position to churn out the watts mile after mile. Size-specific carbon layups and shock tunes make sure all riders experience the same cutting edge performance and ride across the size range.

Powered by dw-link®

The shock layout may be different, but the 100mm travel dw-link® suspension keeps its legendary and familiar ride qualities: ultimate pedaling efficiency, reactive to impacts under power, and fully active while braking – its everything you want in an XC race suspension system. New metric shock with size specific tunes provide more support, control, and speed than ever before.

The new Mach 4 SL will be available in three color options—Team Blue, Cherry, and Stealth. It is available as a frame, frame kit, and a complete bike in multiple configurations, ranging from $4,599 to $11,299 USD. The Mach 4 SL is available now, in all sizes, at key Pivot dealers worldwide. For full spec, build options and more information, click here.

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