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PivotVault
gravel
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Origin
Pivot entered the gravel segment in 2018 with the Vault — a hollow-core carbon bike built to the same exacting standards as the brand's mountain bikes, but tuned for all-surface drop-bar riding. The latest generation introduced a significant redesign: longer, slacker, taller geometry, ISO FLEX seatpost isolation for long-haul comfort, and the BB386EVO bottom bracket for torsional rigidity. The result is a gravel bike that rewards fast all-day riding with a sub-kilogram frame.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Hollow-core carbon fiber, ~998 g frame; BB386EVO bottom bracket system; ISO FLEX seatpost isolation (patent-pending); compact design with ~20 mm lower standover; internal routing; sizes XXS–XL (~46–59 cm)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano GRX 12-speed or SRAM Rival/Force AXS (build-dependent); Dura-Ace builds available
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, flat-mount — Shimano GRX / Dura-Ace or SRAM (build-dependent)
- Wheels
- 700c or 650b tubeless-ready
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Sub-kilogram carbon frame with hollow-core molding at genuine gravel bike price
- ISO FLEX seatpost isolation adds real long-ride comfort without a suspension fork
- Tire versatility: 700c and 650b both supported
−Weaknesses
- No integrated storage or bikepacking-specific mounts on base models
- Premium carbon pricing versus the alloy gravel market
- BB386EVO requires specific BB tools — less universal than threaded BSA
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