"The goal was uncompromising riding performance," says Chris Cocalis, founder and CEO of Pivot. "On the Mach 4SL, we achieve a World Cup-ready weight with a chassis that doesn't slow you down. The DW-Link system impresses with its rear suspension, generates traction on the climbs and doesn't skimp on efficiency when sprinting. A balancing act that a bike with flexing struts cannot achieve. The new Mach 4SL is the faster bike."

Great weight savings, wide range of use

Thanks to Pivot's patented hollow-core carbon molding process, 300 to 400 grams could be saved compared to the already lightweight predecessor model. With the World Cup XXL SL build in frame size S, Pivot has achieved a total weight of less than 10.5 kilograms, even with a dropper post. Minimalism is visible in details such as the shock rocker. Every fibre, every radius has been optimized, which made these considerable weight savings possible in the first place.

The geometry is aimed at World Cup use, but does not ignore the wide range of uses. The head angle is slacker, the seat angle steeper and the reach and wheelbase longer. This means the bike is also ready for trail use. The Mach 4SL is therefore versatile. Two versions have a sophisticated, simple system. The World Cup version has 95 or 104 millimeters of rear travel via a flip chip on the rocker. With 104 or 116 millimetres of suspension travel on the trail version, Pivot guarantees maximum riding fun on single trails or long distances.

What, when and how much

The new Mach 4SL is available in four different Shimano or Sram equipment variants, including a lightweight World Cup version, with carbon wheel options and in two colors, Seafoam Green and Ice Blue. The bike is now available to purchase in sizes XS to XL at prices between 6799 and 12,599 euros.

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