For 2013 Pivot is excited to announce 2 new big additions to their line with the 429 Carbon and LES. These 2 new bikes as well as the rest of our 2013 line are highlighted below.
2013 Pivot Mach 429 Carbon
Pivot has upped the ante once again by taking the proven performance of the Mach 429 and adding carbon.
Two years were dedicated to testing and designing the all new geometry and revised dw-link suspension design make this 29er handle and accelerate like a 26" wheel bike.
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.
Design Details:
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2013 Pivot Les
For those race days when it is essential to be as stiff and light as possible: A Pivot without a pivot!
With the all new full carbon Pivot Les 29er we've created a frame that offers the complete package: A balance of frame stiffness, tuned compliance and straight up performance.
Design Details:
Swinger System (optional):
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2013 Pivot Mach 429
A light weight 29er Cross Country Race, Marathon, and Trail bike with performance and versatility that everyone can appreciate.
The Mach 429 exhibits world class pedaling performance for top level cross-country riders.
Design Details:
Suspension:
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2013 Pivot Mach 4
A light weight Cross Country and Marathon Race bike with performance and versatility that everyone from the world cup racers to the average racer can appreciate.
Design Details:
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2013 Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon
Not Just Carbon, Pivot Carbon!
Hollow box high compression internal molding technology allows us to optimize the critical internal dimensions unlike other carbon bikes. Greater compaction and smoother internal walls with greater constancy allows us to deliver a lighter, stronger, highly optimized frame design. 5.3 lb. frame weight with an incredible stiffness to weight ratio!
Design Details:
Geometry and Handling:
The Mach 5.7 Carbon Shares the same award winning geometry of the Mach 5.7 aluminum. The 5.7 Carbon's relaxed 67.1 degree head angle (with 150mm travel fork), and low bottom bracket height, make for great cornering and increased stability and increased rider confidence on the trail and on the race course.
The dw-link's position sensitive anti-squat allows us to achieve the stable handling and increased cornering benefits of the lower bottom bracket with more travel than other bikes in the category. All with better pedaling efficiency, and a plusher feel.
Frame Stiffness:
As with all Pivot frames, frame stiffness and durability are a key part of all our designs.
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2013 Pivot Mach 5.7
The best pedaling trail bike on the market!
Suspension:
The 5.7's relaxed 67.1 degree head angle (with 150mm travel fork), and low bottom bracket height, make for great cornering and increased stability and increased rider confidence on the trail and on the race course.
The dw-link's position sensitive anti-squat allows us to achieve the stable handling and increased cornering benefits of the lower bottom bracket with more travel than other bikes in the category. All with better pedaling efficiency, and a plusher feel.
Frame Stiffness:
As with all Pivot frames, frame stiffness and durability are a key part of all our designs.
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2013 Pivot Firebird
The ultimate trail bike for going up and down.
Suspension:
Geometry and Handling:
The Firebird features a relaxed 67 degree head angle, and low bottom bracket height, make for great cornering and increased stability and increased rider confidence on the trail and on the race course.
Full 1.5 headtube accepts the Cane Creek Angleset, allowing the rider to further tune the handling. Several Firebird models now come with the Angleset as part of the stock build.
The DW-link's position sensitive anti-squat allows us to achieve the stable handling and increased cornering benefits with more travel and a lower bottom bracket height than other bikes in the category. All with better pedaling efficiency, and a plusher feel.
Design Details:
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2013 Pivot Phoenix DH
The Ultimate World Cup Downhill Bike with the heritage of Dave Weagle's 6 world Championships behind it.
Suspension:
Geometry and Handling:
The Phoenix DH features a 64 degree head tube angle, 13.6" BB height, and 17.25 Chainstay length.
Dropouts are changeable and will allow for a change in chainstay length. The removable dropout option offers a lot of flexibility to tune the bike to the rider and the course.
Adjustable Head Angle:
The Phoenix DH headtube is indexed and head angle is easily adjustable at 0, and +/- ½, or 1, degree settings via the Cane Creek Angleset design.
All frames have indicators on the headtube for Angleset locating and come stock with 3 different Cane Creek Angleset cups
Lower Center of Gravity:
The shock and main linkage are mounted as low as possible in the frame. The shock housing/main pivot/bottom bracket area are designed to allow easy access to all damping adjustments on the Fox RC4 shock.
The Phoenix DH's low center of gravity and low BB give the bike excellent cornering and handling characteristics. Combined with the dw-link design's position sensitive anti-squat, we can achieve the handling and cornering benefits of the lower bottom bracket without the negatives of a low BB height on other designs.
Frame Stiffness:
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2013 Pivot M4X
Suspension:
2 sizes (short and long). Stable geometry for handling high speed runs.
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Frame Stiffness:
Racing:
The New Pivot M4X has already been ridden to numerous podium finishes in slalom including a bronze medal at Crankworks and winning the best trick competition at the Claymore Challenge.
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2013 Pivot Point
Frame Details:
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2013 Pivot Mach 429 Carbon
Pivot has upped the ante once again by taking the proven performance of the Mach 429 and adding carbon.
Two years were dedicated to testing and designing the all new geometry and revised dw-link suspension design make this 29er handle and accelerate like a 26" wheel bike.
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.
Design Details:
- Tapered 1.5" headtube
- PF92 bottom bracket 92mm shell allows for wider pivots and better bearing support for increased frame strength and stiffness while maintaining better control over the chain-line.
- Direct mount front derailleur.
- 142 X 12mm through axle design
- Forged 7075-T6 derailleur hanger with integrated axle nut.
- 160mm rear post mount.
- Internally routed derailleur cables exit under the shock tabs with clean external routing for rear brake and dropper seatpost lines. All routing is super clean and hidden under the top tube.
- Integrated ISCG 05 mounts.
- Rubberized leather chainstay, inner seat stay, and down tube protectors for a quiet ride and higher impact resistance.
- 100mm or 120mm fork compatibility.
- Colors: Team Green, Natural UD carbon with Red accents, and Natural UD carbon with stealth Blue accents.
- dw-link suspension design with position sensitive anti-squat
- Fully active under braking
- 100mm rear travel
- 1.75" stroke shock w/ increased leverage ratio.
- FOX Factory CTD with Trail Adjustable Boost Valve Kashima shock. Custom valved and tuned specifically for Pivot, the new Fox CTD shock incorporates the widest range of adjustment and smoothest action any air shock ever developed.
- "C" or full pro-pedal mode incorporates the highest level of damping. This setting is very close to a lock out mode and is perfect for the pavement ride to the trail and ultra smooth fire roads.
- "T", the Trail mode or middle setting mode has three levels of platform damping that can be pre-set so that the rider is able to quickly switch between the CTD settings with a preferred Trail firmness for maximum pedaling efficiency. All settings feature a very light blow off valve to allow the suspension to quickly react to the terrain.
- "D" mode is the plushest setting that shuts off all platform damping for the most open and reactive setting. We prefer the open mode for most situations (climbing and descending) and Trail 1 or 2 for XC racing.
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2013 Pivot Les
For those race days when it is essential to be as stiff and light as possible: A Pivot without a pivot!
With the all new full carbon Pivot Les 29er we've created a frame that offers the complete package: A balance of frame stiffness, tuned compliance and straight up performance.
Design Details:
- Pivot exclusive hollow box, high-compression internal molding technology allows for greater compaction and smoother internal walls resulting in a lighter, stronger, highly optimized, ride tuned frame design.
- Tapered headtube
- Full internal shift cable routing with under bottom bracket access port design for hassle free installation.
- Tapered 1.5" headtube
- Included full carbon molded 12mm X 142mm dropouts with replaceable hanger.
- Full internal shift cable routing with under bottom bracket access port design for hassle free installation.100mm or 120mm fork compatibility.
- Sub 2.5lb frame weight.
- Colors: Natural UD Carbon with Blue, Natural UD Carbon with Red, or Team Orange
Swinger System (optional):
- Adjustable, patent pending dropout system which provides consistent adjustment for single speed setups.
- Indexed screws allow for precise, assuring manipulation of dropout.
- Allows for fast wheel removal without needing to mess with the brakes
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2013 Pivot Mach 429
A light weight 29er Cross Country Race, Marathon, and Trail bike with performance and versatility that everyone can appreciate.
The Mach 429 exhibits world class pedaling performance for top level cross-country riders.
Design Details:
- Tapered headtube
- 142 X 12mm through axle design
- Forged 7075-T6 derailleur hanger with integrated axle nut.
- 160mm rear post mount.
- 92mm wide bb shell, compatible with Shimano, SRAM/TruVativ GXP, FSA, and Enduro bottom brackets. 92mm shell allows for wider pivots and better bearing support for increased frame strength and stiffness while maintaining better control over the chain-line.
- Direct mount FD accommodates Shimano 9 and 10 speed. Fully compatible with SRAM (S3) XX front derailleurs and 3X as well as 2X drive train configurations from both SRAM and Shimano. The direct mount design ensures perfect front derailleur location, easier set up, a more rigid mount for the most efficient front shifting possible.
- New shock tab design w/ integrated cable guides and clean cable routing as well as a cleaner look and lighter weight.
- New Pivot ISCG 05 adaptor plate compatibility for use with single ring riders.
- 100mm or 120mm fork compatibility.
- Colors: Blue Anodized, Black anodized, Powder coat White with blue/black graphics.
Suspension:
- dw-link suspension design with position sensitive anti-squat
- Fully active under braking
- 100mm rear travel
- FOX Factory CTD with Trail Adjustable Boost Valve Kashima shock. Custom valved and tuned specifically for Pivot, the new Fox CTD shock incorporates the widest range of adjustment and smoothest action any air shock ever developed.
- "C" or full pro-pedal mode incorporates the highest level of damping. This setting is very close to a lock out mode and is perfect for the pavement ride to the trail and ultra smooth fire roads.
- "T", the Trail mode or middle setting mode has three levels of platform damping that can be pre-set so that the rider is able to quickly switch between the CTD settings with a preferred Trail firmness for maximum pedaling efficiency. All settings feature a very light blow off valve to allow the suspension to quickly react to the terrain.
- "D" mode is the plushest setting that shuts off all platform damping for the most open and reactive setting. We recomend the open mode for most situations (climbing and descending) and Trail 1 or 2 for XC racing.
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2013 Pivot Mach 4
A light weight Cross Country and Marathon Race bike with performance and versatility that everyone from the world cup racers to the average racer can appreciate.
Design Details:
- Tapered headtube
- Lower stand-over heights make for a more compact frame with a lower center of gravity and an overall increase in frame stiffness.
- 92mm wide bb shell, compatible with Shimano, SRAM/TruVativ GXP, FSA, and Enduro bottom brackets. 92mm shell allows for wider pivots and better bearing support for increased frame strength and stiffness while maintaining better control over the chain-line.
- Direct mount FD accommodates Shimano 9 and 10 speed. Fully compatible with SRAM (S3) XX front derailleurs and 3X as well as 2X drive train configurations from both SRAM and Shimano. The direct mount design ensures perfect front derailleur location, easier set up, a more rigid mount for the most efficient front shifting possible.
- Shock tab design w/ integrated cable guides and smooth cable routing as well as a cleaner look and lighter weight.
- ISCG 05 adaptor plate compatibility for use with single ring riders.
- 100mm or 120mm fork compatibility.
- Colors: Blue Anodized, Black anodized, White with blue decals and White with and Hot Pink decals.
- dw-link suspension design with position sensitive anti-squat
- Fully active under braking
- 100mm rear travel
- 1.75" stroke shock w/ increased leverage ratio. Increases shock pressures which allows for a more usable range of tuning and adjustments (especially for lighter riders) Allows for a slightly flatter spring curve and more tunability with boost valve.
- FOX Factory CTD with Trail Adjustable Boost Valve Kashima shock. Custom valved and tuned specifically for Pivot, the new Fox CTD shock incorporates the widest range of adjustment and smoothest action any air shock ever developed.
- "C" or full pro-pedal mode incorporates the highest level of damping. This setting is very close to a lock out mode and is perfect for the pavement ride to the trail and ultra smooth fire roads.
- "T", the Trail mode or middle setting mode has three levels of platform damping that can be pre-set so that the rider is able to quickly switch between the CTD settings with a preferred Trail firmness for maximum pedaling efficiency. All settings feature a very light blow off valve to allow the suspension to quickly react to the terrain.
- "D" mode is the plushest setting that shuts off all platform damping for the most open and reactive setting. We prefer the open mode for most situations (climbing and descending) and Trail 1 or 2 for XC racing.
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2013 Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon
Not Just Carbon, Pivot Carbon!
Hollow box high compression internal molding technology allows us to optimize the critical internal dimensions unlike other carbon bikes. Greater compaction and smoother internal walls with greater constancy allows us to deliver a lighter, stronger, highly optimized frame design. 5.3 lb. frame weight with an incredible stiffness to weight ratio!
Design Details:
- 142 X 12mm through axle design featuring a forged 7075-T6 derailleur hanger with integrated axle nut.
- 160mm rear post mount.
- Special 4 place under top tube cable guide with dropper seat post cable routing.
- Special rubberized leather chainstay, inner seat stay, and down tube protectors for a quiet ride and higher impact resistance.
- Direct Mount front derailleur design accommodates Shimano and SRAM systems. The direct mount design, easies set up, and provides a more rigid mount for the most efficient front shifting possible.
- 140mm or 150mm fork compatibility.
- Tapered 1.5" headtube
- 92mm wide bb shell, compatible with Shimano, SRAM/TruVativ GXP, FSA, and Enduro bottom brackets. 92mm shell allows for wider pivots and better bearing support for increased frame strength and stiffness while maintaining better control over the chain-line.
- Colors: Matte Natural Carbon with Cyan (Blue), Red, Green, or Pink Highlights.
- dw-link suspension design with position sensitive anti-squat
- 5.7" (145mm) rear travel
- Flatter spring curve to take greater advantage of the Boost Valve and allows for a smoother transition into the middle of the travel.
- FOX Factory CTD with Trail Adjustable Boost Valve Kashima shock. Custom valved and tuned specifically for Pivot, the new Fox CTD shock incorporates the widest range of adjustment and smoothest action any air shock ever developed.
- "C" or full pro-pedal mode incorporates the highest level of damping. This setting is very close to a lock out mode and is perfect for the pavement ride to the trail and ultra smooth fire roads. "T", the Trail mode or middle setting mode has three levels of platform damping that can be pre-set so that the rider is able to quickly switch between the CTD settings with a preferred Trail firmness for maximum pedaling efficiency. All settings feature a very light blow off valve to allow the suspension to quickly react to the terrain. "D" mode is the plushest setting that shuts off all platform damping for the most open and reactive setting. We prefer the Trail 1 mode for most situations (climbing and descending) and Trail 2 for XC/24hr racing , and open for going down really steep stuff.
Geometry and Handling:
The Mach 5.7 Carbon Shares the same award winning geometry of the Mach 5.7 aluminum. The 5.7 Carbon's relaxed 67.1 degree head angle (with 150mm travel fork), and low bottom bracket height, make for great cornering and increased stability and increased rider confidence on the trail and on the race course.
The dw-link's position sensitive anti-squat allows us to achieve the stable handling and increased cornering benefits of the lower bottom bracket with more travel than other bikes in the category. All with better pedaling efficiency, and a plusher feel.
Frame Stiffness:
As with all Pivot frames, frame stiffness and durability are a key part of all our designs.
- With the Mach 5.7 Carbon, we've maximized the diameter of all front triangle tubes top and down tubes and is more compact for greater front triangle torsional stiffness.
- Rear swingarm is a compact triangle featuring a large boxed structure at the main pivot and large diameter chainstay, seatstay, and cross brace tubing to maximize overall rear triangle stiffness
- DW link with wider double row bearing placement. Designed to optimize the size and maximize the stiffness of the BB/main pivot areas.
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2013 Pivot Mach 5.7
The best pedaling trail bike on the market!
Suspension:
- dw-link suspension design with position sensitive anti-squat
- 5.7" (145mm) rear travel
- Flatter spring curve to take greater advantage of the Boost Valve and allows for a smoother transition into the middle of the travel.
- FOX Factory CTD with Trail Adjustable Boost Valve Kashima shock. Custom valved and tuned specifically for Pivot, the new Fox CTD shock incorporates the widest range of adjustment and smoothest action any air shock ever developed.
- "C" or full pro-pedal mode incorporates the highest level of damping. This setting is very close to a lock out mode and is perfect for the pavement ride to the trail and ultra smooth fire roads. "T", the Trail mode or middle setting mode has three levels of platform damping that can be pre-set so that the rider is able to quickly switch between the CTD settings with a preferred Trail firmness for maximum pedaling efficiency. All settings feature a very light blow off valve to allow the suspension to quickly react to the terrain. "D" mode is the plushest setting that shuts off all platform damping for the most open and reactive setting. We prefer the Trail 1 mode for most situations (climbing and descending) and Trail 2 for XC/24hr racing , and open for going down really steep stuff.
The 5.7's relaxed 67.1 degree head angle (with 150mm travel fork), and low bottom bracket height, make for great cornering and increased stability and increased rider confidence on the trail and on the race course.
The dw-link's position sensitive anti-squat allows us to achieve the stable handling and increased cornering benefits of the lower bottom bracket with more travel than other bikes in the category. All with better pedaling efficiency, and a plusher feel.
Frame Stiffness:
As with all Pivot frames, frame stiffness and durability are a key part of all our designs.
- The Mach 5.7 has increased diameter top and down tubes and is more compact for greater front triangle torsional stiffness.
- Rear swingarm is a more compact triangle featuring new forged C-channel uprights and hydro-formed cross brace. The new design adds significant stiffness and reduces weight.
- Carbon reinforced lower dw-link uses 4 sets of double row cartridge bearings for maximum durability and frame stiffness.
- 142 X 12mm through axle design featuring a forged 7075-T6 derailleur hanger with integrated axle nut.
- 160mm rear post mount.
- Special 4 place under top tube cable guide with dropper seat post cable routing.
- Special rubberized leather chainstay, inner seat stay, and down tube protectors for a quiet ride and higher impact resistance.
- Direct Mount front derailleur design accommodates Shimano and SRAM systems. The direct mount design, easies set up, and provides a more rigid mount for the most efficient front shifting possible.
- 140mm or 150mm fork compatibility.
- Tapered 1.5" headtube
- 92mm wide bb shell, compatible with Shimano, SRAM/TruVativ GXP, FSA, and Enduro bottom brackets. 92mm shell allows for wider pivots and better bearing support for increased frame strength and stiffness while maintaining better control over the chain-line.
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2013 Pivot Firebird
The ultimate trail bike for going up and down.
Suspension:
- DW-link suspension design with position sensitive anti-squat
- 6.6" (167mm) rear travel
- Flatter spring curve to takes greater advantage of the Boost Valve and allows for a smoother transition into the middle of the travel.
- Rearward wheel travel path for incredible square edge bump performance and unparalleled pedaling performance.
- The Firebird's dw-link design has the DNA of 6 DH World Championships under its belt, and its gravity-based heritage is clearly evident in the bike's incredible descending skills.
- We've built a bike that can climb as well as it descends. The dw-link's position-sensitive anti-squat characteristics make for exceptional climbing and snappy acceleration.
- The Firebird (like many bikes in our line) is all about versatility; allowing riders to do everything from 24 hour endurance races, to park/gravity riding, to the occasional DH race. Kyle Strait has competed in a variety of events aboard the bike but its real home is aggressive trails where the ride up is just as technical as the ride down.
- Flatter spring curve to take greater advantage of the Boost Valve and allows for a smoother transition into the middle of the travel.
- FOX Factory CTD with Trail Adjustable Boost Valve Kashima shock. Custom valved and tuned specifically for Pivot, the new Fox CTD shock incorporates the widest range of adjustment and smoothest action any air shock ever developed.
- "C" or full pro-pedal mode incorporates the highest level of damping. This setting is very close to a lock out mode and is perfect for the pavement ride to the trail and ultra smooth fire roads. "T", the Trail mode or middle setting mode has three levels of platform damping that can be pre-set so that the rider is able to quickly switch between the CTD settings with a preferred Trail firmness for maximum pedaling efficiency. We prefer 1 for most situations (climbing and descending) and 2 for more XC style rides. All settings feature a very light blow off valve to allow the suspension to react to the terrain. "D" mode is the plushest setting that shuts off all platform damping for the most open and reactive setting.
- Kashima coat DHX-5.0 XV air also available as an upgrade.
Geometry and Handling:
The Firebird features a relaxed 67 degree head angle, and low bottom bracket height, make for great cornering and increased stability and increased rider confidence on the trail and on the race course.
Full 1.5 headtube accepts the Cane Creek Angleset, allowing the rider to further tune the handling. Several Firebird models now come with the Angleset as part of the stock build.
The DW-link's position sensitive anti-squat allows us to achieve the stable handling and increased cornering benefits with more travel and a lower bottom bracket height than other bikes in the category. All with better pedaling efficiency, and a plusher feel.
Design Details:
- 1.5" headtube
- Lower mounted floating shock design allows the suspension to react to the terrain more freely and also results in a low stand-over height making for a more compact frame with a lower center of gravity and an overall increase in frame stiffness.
- 73mm threaded BB shell compatible with all threaded BB designs for maximum compatibility with products in the long travel trail/gravity category.
- ISCG O5 mounts included for single ring and chain guide compatibility.
- Patented floating front derailleur mount accepts Shimano e-type derailleur designs. The floating front derailleur mount allows for a lighter, stronger frame design because the chainstay can run in line with the center of the bottom bracket without derailleur clearance issues. In addition the Pivot FFD keeps the chain in the sweet spot of the derailleur for better chain retention.
- We now offer a custom MRP LRP 2 ring shift guide that works in conjunction with the FFD for perfect shifting performance and worry free chain retention in even the roughest conditions.
- New 142mm X 12mm through axle
- 160mm to 180mm fork compatibility.
- Colors: Black anodized, Powder coat White with Blue/Black graphics, Powder coat White with Red/Black graphics and Powder coat White with Green/Black graphics.
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2013 Pivot Phoenix DH
The Ultimate World Cup Downhill Bike with the heritage of Dave Weagle's 6 world Championships behind it.
Suspension:
- dw-link suspension design with position sensitive anti-squat
- 8.15" (207mm) rear Travel
- The Phoenix is designed to have an ultra plush feel and compliance exceeding that of the world's best downhill bikes. However, it also has a distinct advantage in overall control and pedaling efficiency. Square edge bump absorption is incredible and the suspension remains stable and controlled in even the most extreme conditions.
- Although based on the World Championship winning Sunday, the Phoenix is not a Sunday! The Sunday took the concept of using a position sensitive shock as a bottom out device. Phoenix DH shares a similar leverage ratio curve for the first part of the travel, and then remains slightly progressive through the end travel (The opposite of the Sunday). The Phoenix DH runs slightly higher spring rates and a curve that is more in line with what we developed for the Firebird.
Geometry and Handling:
The Phoenix DH features a 64 degree head tube angle, 13.6" BB height, and 17.25 Chainstay length.
Dropouts are changeable and will allow for a change in chainstay length. The removable dropout option offers a lot of flexibility to tune the bike to the rider and the course.
Adjustable Head Angle:
The Phoenix DH headtube is indexed and head angle is easily adjustable at 0, and +/- ½, or 1, degree settings via the Cane Creek Angleset design.
All frames have indicators on the headtube for Angleset locating and come stock with 3 different Cane Creek Angleset cups
Lower Center of Gravity:
The shock and main linkage are mounted as low as possible in the frame. The shock housing/main pivot/bottom bracket area are designed to allow easy access to all damping adjustments on the Fox RC4 shock.
The Phoenix DH's low center of gravity and low BB give the bike excellent cornering and handling characteristics. Combined with the dw-link design's position sensitive anti-squat, we can achieve the handling and cornering benefits of the lower bottom bracket without the negatives of a low BB height on other designs.
Frame Stiffness:
- As with all Pivot frames, frame stiffness and durability are a key part of all our designs. The Phoenix DH takes this to a whole new level.
- 1.5 Headtube with massive oversize thin wall hydro-formed downtube.
- 2 part hollow BB/seat tube/main pivot forging is both lightweight and incredibly stiff. Plus all front triangle pivot locations are machined on one part, making the pivot locations extremely accurate.
- Rear swing arm features two piece hollow forged box uprights. The rear triangle is stiff and accurate with all pivots being located on the main uprights. This design is incredibly stiff and lightweight.
- Lower link uses 17mm diameter main pivot pins and double row EnduroMax bearings for maximum durability and frame stiffness.
- The upper linkage features 16mm diameter hardware and double row EnduroMax bearings for maximum durability and frame stiffness.
- Optimized lightweight design. Complete test bikes are sitting at 39lbs. Team bikes weigh under 37lbs.
- Standard 83mm Threaded shell with ISCG mounts.
- 150mm rear spacing with 12mm through axle.
- New Fox RC4 Kashima coated rear shock
- Two frame colors with multiple decal color options. White comes stock with Blue decals (Orange and Green are included). Black comes stock with Green decals (Blue and Orange are included).
- Frames are a painted with a highly durable powder coat finish.
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2013 Pivot M4X
Suspension:
- dw-link suspension design with position sensitive anti-squat for superior pedaling and out of the saddle sprinting performance.
- 4" (100mm) rear Travel
- The M4X is designed to have an ultra firm feel to hold the suspension up in the travel while railing corners and boosting jump faces.
- New Adaptive Logic RP23 Kashima shock with custom tuned Rebound and Propedal settings: New Rebound settings offer twice the number of adjustment options for more precise tuning of the rebound speed. Boost valve and compression tuning are M4X slalom/dirt jump specific.
2 sizes (short and long). Stable geometry for handling high speed runs.
Size | STL | TTL | HA | SA | BBH | CSL | HTL | WB | Fork |
S | 15" | 22.3" | 67.5 | 72 | 12.5" | 16.5" | 4.5" | 42.1" | 100mm |
L | 15" | 23.5" | 67.5 | 72 | 12.5" | 16.5" | 4.5" | 43.3" | 100mm |
- As with all Pivot frames, frame stiffness and durability are a key part of all our designs. The M4X takes this to another level.
- Large diameter tubing based off the Firebird specifications.
- Double upright tubes on rear triangle and large tubular cross brace
- New Lower dw-link based off Phoenix lower link design places larger double row bearings at an even wider placement for the main pivot.
- Hollow box one piece BB and main Pivot assembly further increases stiffness and accuracy.
- 142 X 12mm through axle design
- New forged 7075-T6 derailleur hanger with integrated axle nut.
- Tapered 1.5" Headtube
- ISCG 05 mounts
- 73mm threaded BB shell compatible with all threaded BB designs for maximum compatibility with products in the long travel trail/gravity category.
- 142mm rear spacing with 12mm through axle.
- Additional cable routing for dropper seat posts.
Racing:
The New Pivot M4X has already been ridden to numerous podium finishes in slalom including a bronze medal at Crankworks and winning the best trick competition at the Claymore Challenge.
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2013 Pivot Point
Frame Details:
- All new Pivot Steel Dirt Jump/Slalom frame. Built in conjunction with DMR.
- Geometry designed in conjunction with Kyle Strait.
- Long top tube, low BB, short seat tube, and compact chainstays combined with the feel of steel make this bike a ripper on jump lines, skate parks, BMX tracks, and slalom courses.
- Double Butted Chromoly Steel
- 1.5 tapered and integrated headtube.
- 73mm threaded BB shell
- ISCG 05 mount for single ring guide
- Full run rear cable housing
- Changeable rear drop outs: Standard, and slotted (single speed)
- MSRP - Frame only $499
Geometry:
STL | TTL | HA | SA | BBH | CSL | HTL | WB | Fork |
11.25" | 23.38" | 68 | 67.5 | 12.2" | 15.74" | 4.5" | 41" | 100mm |
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