Pivot updated its super XC race bike, the Mach 4 SL (previously known as the Mach 429 SL), in 2023 (read the full tech piece here), ushering in the third iteration of this unique off-road machine. In ...

Pivot has re-jigged its XC-race focused Mach 4 SL for 2023 with two versions of the bike, each offering a pair of travel options via a linkage-based flip chip. The race bike's lightest build option, ...

Almost by definition, bikes come with compromises. A stiffer bike might mean more responsive, but it’ll cost you comfort. A slacker one is often more fun on descents, but likely a pain climbing uphill ...

The Mach 4 was the first bike Pivot Cycles introduced when Chris Cocalis launched the company back in 2007. Now in its fourth generation, the Mach 4 sheds 26in wheels for 27.5in hoops and gets a new ...

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