Pivot Mach 4 SL
96/100
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$4,340.00
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22.9, 24, 24.9 lb
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Pivot Mach 4 SL. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
16 reasons to buy
- The Pivot Mach 4 SL comes in four tiers (Ride, Pro, Team, World Cup) and 12 builds.
- The race-ready World Cup builds run forks with 100mm travel; the “plusher” standard Mach 4 runs 120mm up front.
- A “travel-adjustable flip-chip” allows riders to set rear travel to 106mm or 115mm (Ride, Pro, Team) and 95mm or 103mm (World Cup).
- Sizing ranges from XS to XL for riders between 4’10” and 6’7”.
- Reviewers praise the Mach 4 SL’s "dialed" geometry, which boosts confidence and “thrives” on technical XC courses.
- Pivot uses size-specific rear shock tuning and carbon layup for the frame.
- Testers laud the effectiveness of the rear travel flip-chip adjustment to positively impact the bike’s capability.
- Experts say the DW-link suspension delivers “exceptional” pedaling efficiency, traction, and support on both ascents and descents.
- According to reviewers, the Mach 4 SL is “fast” on diverse trails and excels as a “speedy” climber.
- Experts relish the Mach 4 SL's stable yet playful nature.
- Testers highlight the short chainstays, which increase agility for navigating tight, technical terrain.
- The low top tube provides ample standover clearance and “freedom” of movement on descents.
- The Mach 4’s ride position is deemed more “comfortable” than some competitors, with sufficient room for adjusting handlebar height.
- All sizes can accommodate one large water bottle; M, L, and XL frames fit two.
- The included clip-on sag indicator is a “brilliant aid” for setting up the rear suspension.
- Pivot provides a ten-year frame warranty with the Mach 4 SL.
8 reasons not to buy
- The Pivot Mach 4 SL is expensive.
- Experts feel the 160mm brake rotors are undersized for heavy riders or long, steep descents.
- Reviewers note the light front end tends to lift off the ground on steep climbs.
- The TwistLoc remote's "bulky" design pushes the left brake lever inward and contributes to a "crowded" cockpit.
- Multiple testers find the Phoenix WTB World Cup Volt and WTB Volt saddles uncomfortable.
- One reviewer feels the suspension fork doesn’t offer enough mid-stroke support.
- The dual-link Mach 4 SL frameset is heavier than competing single-pivot XC race bikes.
- Experts say the “puny” 2.4” Maxxis Rekon Race tires (Pro, Team, World Cup) “quickly reach their limits in muddy conditions.”
Bottom line
The Pivot Mach 4 SL is a full-suspension XC mountain bike available in four tiers, 12 build kits, and SRAM or Shimano components. The race-ready World Cup builds have 100mm fork travel; the standard builds have 120mm forks. All builds have adjustable rear travel via a flip-chip, which reviewers highlight as effectively making the Mach 4 SL two bikes in one. Experts praise this “fantastic” bike for its pedaling efficiency, “rocket-like” speed on climbs, “capable” descending, and “snappy” yet “forgiving” handling. While the high price makes the Mach 4 SL an exclusive bike, it earns its keep with “seriously premium” performance.Expert Reviews
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