Description
2017 Pivot Mach 6 XT Race Complete Mountain Bike
Pivot’s Mach 6 Carbon has earned its reputation for hard charging fun, and got some beefy updates to push that versatility even further for 2017. Additionally, the Pivot Mach 6 XT Race Complete Mountain Bike lands with aluminum construction that maintains the stiffness and power transfer of its costly carbon counterpart to give that renowned ride a more accessible price point. It mirrors the lines and geometry of the carbon version, with a bigger, slacker, and all around burlier design than the previous Mach 6 that pushes the limits of all-mountain utility and boosts its predecessor’s venerable versatility to handle all-day trail epics and hard-charging lift laps alike. Kitted out with a blend of Shimano componentry, this bike is ready for whatever adventure you have planned.
The frame updates manifest primarily in the rear triangle, with a double wishbone rear triangle that’s clearly carrying some DH DNA and an ambitious upper linkage design that’s 40% wider and engages the frame with larger bearings. Pivot continues the boosted trend to the rear axle with a new Boost 148mm standard to usher the Mach 6 into the modern era of enduro. The cumulative effect of these changes is a claimed 150% increase in rear triangle stiffness, meaning that—though the new Mach 6 leaves a wide, DH footprint—it still climbs more like a four-inch XC bike.
The DW-Link suspension design governing the Mach 6’s six-inches of travel also does its part to maintain a secure climbing hold on rocky trails. Its anti-squat tendencies maintain a firm pedaling platform while cleaning terrain-riddled cruxes or picking lines with abandon across trail furniture. That responsiveness is matched on the opposite end of travel with a square-edge capacity that feels virtually bottomless
Pivot’s versatile all-mountain rig goes aluminum
6.1 inches of responsive DW-Link suspension
Longer, slacker geometry for cleaning bigger lines
Redesigned upper linkage and larger bearings have DH DNA
Aluminum construction balances strength, weight, and cost
A blend of Shimano componentry delivers precise, reliable gear shifts
2017 Pivot Mach 6 XT Race Complete Mountain Bike
Frame Material:
aluminum
Suspension:
DW-Link
Rear Shock:
Fox Float X Black
Rear Travel:
155mm
Fork:
Fox 36 Performance Boost
Front Travel:
160mm
Headset:
Pivot semi-sealed cartridge
Shifters:
Shimano SLX 11-speed
Front Derailleur:
n/a
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano XT 11-speed GS
ISCG Tabs:
ISCG 05
Crankset:
30t Race Face Aeffect SL
Bottom Bracket:
PF92
Cassette:
11-46t Shimano XT M8000 11-speed
Brakeset:
Shimano M615
Brake Type:
hydraulic disc
Handlebar:
Phoenix Sport Alloy
Grips:
Phoenix Lock On
Stem:
Phoenix Trail Enduro
Saddle:
Pivot WTB Vigo Sport
Seatpost:
Phoenix Sport Alloy
Seatpost Diameter:
30.9mm
Seat Collar:
34.9mm
Wheelset:
Sun Ringle Charger Comp Boost
Front Axle:
15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle
Rear Axle:
12 x 148mm Boost thru-axle
Tires:
Maxxis High Roller 2 TR
Tire Size:
27.5 x 2.3in
Recommended Use:
all mountain, enduro, mountain bike
Manufacturer Warranty:
3 years on frame
Actual Weight:
Black, M: 14060g
2017 Pivot Mach 6 XT Race Complete Mountain Bike
GEOMETRY CHART
Mach 6 | |||||||||||
Seat Tube
(c-t) |
Effective Top Tube
(eTT) |
Stack
(S) |
Reach
(R) |
Stand Over | Head Tube
(HT) |
Head Tube Angle
(HTo) |
Seat Tube Angle
(STo) |
Bottom Bracket Height
(BBH) |
Chainstay
(CS) |
Wheelbase | |
XS | 14.5in | 21.7in | 22.83in | 14.47in | 27.9in | 3.5in | 66o | 72.5o | 13.6in | 16.95in | 43.22in |
S | 16in | 22.85in | 23.05in | 15.31in | 28in | 4in | 66o | 72.5o | 13.6in | 16.95in | 44.25in |
M | 17.5in | 23.6in | 23.28in | 15.81in | 28.8in | 4.25in | 66o | 72.5o | 13.6in | 16.95in | 44.85in |
L | 19in | 24.36in | 23.76in | 16.3in | 29in | 4.72in | 66.25o | 72.5o | 13.6in | 16.95in | 45.43in |
XL | 20.5in | 25.3in | 24.9in | 16.74in | 29in | 5.9in | 66.5o | 72.5o | 13.6in | 16395in | 46.24in |