2013 PIVOT MACH 429 CARBON 29er MTB FRAME, SIZE LARGE. GREEN

I got this Pivot Mach 429 Carbon in November 2013 as a complete bike, but never got on with the whole 29er thing (I still have a 26”). Consequently this bike’s been sitting in my shed unused. I think I rode it 5 times in total. It’s the “Green” colour in Large. “Green” is a bit of an under-statement - it’s definitely a love/hate colour – I loved it and the look of the bike definitely helped my (in retrospect rash) decision to buy the bike. !!

The bike was £5,000 in “XT/XTR Pro” build. The frame has the top of the range Fox Float 100mm CTD Kashima-coated Boost-valve Factory series shock. The suspension is via a “dw Link” system. The fork which came with the bike was a similar Fox 120mm, but it is designed to take either 120mm or a more racy 100mm fork. The Headtube takes a tapered steerer fork (1.25” -> 1.5”), although a non-tapered one will fir with an adapter. The Bottom Bracket is a standard Press-fit BB92 type. Cabling is Internally routed. There are external guides for a dropper post if desired. The rear axle is a 142mm x 12mm thru-axle – the new standard. ISCG 05 tabs are provided for fitting a chain retention device if desired. The frame has it’s own rubberized leather frame protectors under the downtube and on the chainside swingarm.

The frame’s RRP at the time was £2249 (now it’s £2500). All sizing details and geometry and indeed any other info about the bike can be found at www.pivotcycles.co.uk (some fabulous pictures of the Green frame), but this one’s a Large. I am 5’10” and it fitted me fine, although I would say anyone under 5’10” would probably need the Medium.

Condition of the bike is Excellent, as you would expect. Although it has had such little usage, I’m not trying to sell this as a “New” bike. I did swathe the frame in Copter tape as I do all my bikes, but I did have one “off” on a ride, which somehow scuffed the frame behind the rear brake mount, and I have touched this up with touch-up paint. I’ve taken a picture of this, as best I can. There are a few other TINY scuffs and marks, but apart from the aforementioned touch up, it’s as you would expect a bike to be, which has been ridden 5 times. If in doubt PLEASE come and inspect the frame (near Basingstoke, Hants).
I’m sure the bike is fabulous – it certainly has had rave reviews in the MTB press worldwide, eg Bikeradar: http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-pivot-mach-429-carbon-xt-pro-46701/

This is what Pivot says about it:
A perfect blend of super-stiff carbon fibre construction, efficient dw-Link Suspension and a 29" Wheel platform to produce one of the stiffest full suspension trail bikes on the market. Gloss green colourway.

Pivot Cycles has upped the ante once again by taking the proven performance of the Mach 429 and adding carbon. All new geometry, a revised dw-link® suspension design and the same Pivot hollow box internal molding technology developed on the Carbon Mach 5.7 has allowed us to achieve a new level of frame strength and stiffness with superior ride performance in a lightweight 29er package.
The Mach 429 Carbon delivers a perfect balance by taking all of the riding efficiencies of the 29er and delivering the handling characteristics of a 26”. It will make short work of any climb, descents a breeze and all with the comfort and proficiency of full suspension so you can ride at your best all day!
Two years were dedicated to the testing and design of the 429 Carbon, the result is a bicycle with uncompromising performance, and that’s simply fun to ride! Once again Pivot is “PERFORMANCE REDEFINED” with the Mach 429 Carbon.
• Pivot exclusive hollow box, high-compression internal molding technology allows for greater compaction and smoother internal walls resulting in a lighter, stronger, highly optimized frame design with the best stiffness to weight ratio in the class.
• New geometry and a revised dw-link® suspension design with position-sensitive anti-squat makes for a 29er that pedals, accelerates and handles like a 26” wheel bike.
• New Pivot specific, custom tuned Fox CTD shock technology: Increased performance and adjustment range allows riders to quickly and easily adjust for changing course or ride conditions.
• 100mm rear travel with 100-125mm travel fork compatibility.
• 142mm rear spacing with 12mm through axle and 160mm post mount dropouts for maximum frame stiffness.
• New under top tube internal shift cable routing with clean brake and dropper seat post routing.
• Rubberized leather chainstay, inner seat stay, and down tube protectors for a quiet ride and higher impact resistance.
• Tapered 1.5” headtube, PF92 bottom bracket, and direct mount front derailleur.
• New ISCG 05 (chainguide) mounts included on frame.


I’m leaving on the Shimano XT Front Mech, Also included is the complete Headset, Seatpost clamp, unused WTB Volt saddle (Pivot branded – see pic), Fox 2013shock guide, and original Jag-wire cable outers. Also the original receipt for the LBS for warranty purposes. There is no Pivot paperwork – the Owners Manuals and technical/warrantly details are all on the Pivot website

RRP is £2500. I'm asking £1250 posted to UK Mainland