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PivotTrail 429
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Origin
The Trail 429 is Pivot's lightweight trail platform — a 29er built for riders who prioritise efficient climbing and agile descending over maximum downhill aggression. The name references its 429 mm chainstay length, a nod to precise geometry specification. At ~2.7 kg with shock, it's among the lightest full-suspension trail frames made, and its DW-link suspension translates that efficiency into climbs where heavier bikes bog down. Multiple bikepacking mounts make it a capable adventure trail bike.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Hollow-core carbon fiber, size-specific layups; frame + shock ~2.7 kg (5.9 lb) — one of the lightest full-suspension trail frames; Pivot Cable Port System internal routing, SRAM UDH, bikepacking mounts
- Drivetrain
- 1x12 — SRAM XX / X01 Eagle AXS or Shimano XTR/XT (build-dependent)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc — SRAM Level / Code or Shimano XTR/XT (build-dependent)
- Wheels
- 29" tubeless-ready, carbon or alloy (build-dependent)
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Exceptional frame weight for a full-suspension 29er trail bike
- DW-link efficiency produces near-zero bob for fast, fun climbing
- Bikepacking mounts built in — adventure-ready without add-ons
−Weaknesses
- 120 mm travel limits capability on gnarly enduro descents
- Premium carbon pricing across the build range
- Not a mullet option — dedicated 29" only
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