The new Pivot Mach 4 SL has been forged under the concept of ‘challenge the threshold’, creating an XC and marathon race-oriented platform that transcends conventional limitations. To simply label it ...

Pivot updated its super XC race bike, the Mach 4 SL (previously known as the Mach 429 SL), in 2023 (read the full tech piece here), ushering in the third iteration of this unique off-road machine. In ...

Almost by definition, bikes come with compromises. A stiffer bike might mean more responsive, but it’ll cost you comfort. A slacker one is often more fun on descents, but likely a pain climbing uphill ...