Pivot’s mid-wheeled Mach 6 trail bike was one of few full 27.5″ enduro bikes still around as most brands are all 29er, all the time, offering mixed wheel builds on their eMTBs. Now, Pivot has switched up the front end, adding a 29er front wheel across the entire Mach 6 range. You can still order it with 27.5″ wheels front and rear, but everything listed is MX.
They say the mixed wheel size build combines the stability of their Firebird 29er with the playful character of 27.5″ wheels. We say it should offer better rollover and a faster feeling bike for bigger riders, too. Light gray rubber caster
“People have asked if we would ever offer the Mach 6 in a mixed wheel setup for a while and it has been a favorite setup among Pivot employees,” Pivot’s marketing manager told us. “So, we decided to make it available to consumers as well. We swapped in a 160mm Fox 36 and a 29er front wheel for all those that like to get rowdy!”
Compared to the full 27.5″ model, the MX build has a 1.7º slacker head angle, but the bottom bracket height increases by 11mm. The wheelbase grows by about 10mm, and stack is about 14mm taller.
It has the same flip chip for High/Low suspension settings. Other than the front wheel, tire, and fork, it comes in all of the same spec and build options as the full 27.5″ bike. Suspension is 158mm in the rear, 160mm up front. Prices range from $6,299 up to $11,999 with air and coil rear shocks. Too much? Check out the…
Keeping the same frame but attempting to bring Pivots down to a more affordable starting point, the new Brunch Ride builds start at $4,999 with a Marzocchi coil shock in the rear but keeping the Fox Factory fork up front. It gets an SLX/XT drivetrain mix with SRAM Code R brakes and Race Face Aeffect cranks. So, definitely not a watered down build, just more affordable. The Brunch Ride Air bumps that to $5,199 with a Fox Factory Fload X2 rear shock.
Tyler Benedict is the Founder of Bikerumor.com. He has been writing about the latest bikes, components, and cycling technology for almost two decades. Prior to that, Tyler launched and built multiple sports nutrition brands and consumer goods companies, mostly as an excuse to travel to killer riding locations throughout North America.
Based in North Carolina, Tyler loves family adventure travel and is always on the lookout for the next shiny new part to make his bikes faster and lighter.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
I’ve always admired Pivot and they’re great bikes for the most part, but their steep price tags compel me to say no thanks.
adidas Velocade indoor cycling shoes take you from home to the gym, to a smoothie bar post- workout, with pedaling efficiency & walkability…
Check out the off-road specific Rig’d RambleSwing, a hitch rack swingout rated to hold a whopping 300lbs!
Whether you need a place to park your van, or a room to rest your head before the big ride, Field Station Moab is worth a stop.
Review: A new Ortlieb Duffle RC combines waterproof duffle bag and backpack into simple, reasonably-priced gear bag…
Watch the Season 2 Premier of Call of a Life Time at an LBS near you!
Handlebar Tape is an often overlooked upgrade that can greatly improve your relationship with your bike. The tape on your handlebar is quite literally where…
Stromer brings the ST5 Pinion stateside: A long-range commuter with a Pinion gearbox, electronic shifting and ABS front brakes.
Check out Ron’s first impression of Tumbleweed Bicycle Co’s Big Dipper Drop Bar.
Sign up to receive BikeRumor content direct to your inbox.
2 Steel Wheels Sign up to receive BikeRumor content direct to your inbox.