Pivot Mach 5.5 Carbon Team XX1 Live Valve Mountain Bike

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As the successor of the renowned Mach 5. 7 Carbon trail bike, the Pivot Mach 5. 5 Carbon Team XX1 Live Valve Complete Mountain Bike represents the pinnacle of advancement in geometry, suspension technology, and carbon frame construction. Pivot calls it their quintessential trail bike, but we just call it "damn fun" and "stupidly capable." The bike slays everything in your path on descents, while maintaining the characteristic climbing prowess that the DW-link suspension platform is known for. It's also one of the first bikes with fully-integrated Fox Live Valve electronic suspension, a revolutionary technology that senses terrain changes and automatically adjusts your suspension to match them, with a response time of . 003 seconds. Though it may seem complex, the goal is to simplify your riding as there's no need to worry about switching between open, trail, and firm modes. Instead, the suspension does it for you in real time, optimizing ride quality and pedaling efficiency for the best experience on any trail. As the name implies, the Mach 5. 5 has 5. 5in of rear travel provided by the DW-link suspension platform. DW-link is a world championship proven suspension design invented by Dave Weagle. DW-link separates itself from other dual-link designs with its impressive square-edged bump compliance, attributable to the initial rearward axle path. It's also fully active under braking, keeping your rear tire glued to the ground in rough terrain instead of chattering, and allowing you to brake later into corners to carry more speed upon exiting. It's paired with a 160mm Fox fork up front, letting you to smash over everything in sight with the prowess of a full-blown enduro bike. The difference in travel between front and rear gives you a bit more pedaling efficiency, with extra plushness up front to soak up chunky rock gardens and bigger hits. The bike industry is ever-evolving so it makes sense that the Mach 5. 5 sees long, low, and slack geometry that's right in l...

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