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16 April 2008

bikefix Exclusive Review: Pivot Mach 5

We just wrangled a long-ish demo from our local Pivot dealer. Dressed up in a proletarian XT/Ritchey build kit with a Fox TALAS, it looks longer and leaner than its 5.4in of travel (or 29lb fighting weight) would suggest. Initial impressions coming soon...

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Avid Elixir CR Carbon disc brakes
Bontrager Inform RL saddle
Cateye EL-450 light
Continental Mountain King 2.4 UST tire
Colomba Peace Race jersey
Crank Brothers Cobalt XC wheelset
Effetto Mariposa Caffe Latex sealant
Formula The ONE disc brakes
Fox 32 TALAS 150 (2009) fork
Fulcrum Red Metal Zero wheelset
Geax Barro Mountain 26x2.3 TNT tires
Giant Trance X0 mountain bike
Giro Athlon helmet
Giro Soros helmet
HED Ardenennes wheelset
Hope Stem
Lazer Genesis RD helmet
Light & Motion Seca 700 light
Ridley Excalibur road bike
Rotor Road Compact Q-Ring (on a single speed)
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 26x2.25 UST tire Smith Reactor Max glasses
Sole Slim Sport footbeds
Sram RED group
WTB NanoRaptor 29x2.1 tire
Zoic Paramount jersey

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bikefix was born out of the complaints of a couple of guys with what probably amounts to an unhealthy amount of riding experience on different kinds of bikes all over the place. from the daily commute to epic backcountry hike-a-bikes, these guys just weren't getting the kind of information they needed from reviews found in print or online. needing a distraction from the less wholesome parts of the internet, they decided to put their musings and criticisms into print. while they have industry connections, the vast majority of the equipment tested is bought with money out of their own pockets (and they'll let you know if not). as a result, they're particularly aware of value and durability- and understandably upset when things don't work the way they should.

bikefix aims to provide unbiased, comprehensive reviews that come out of direct experience not only with a particular product but also with its competition. we care where and why things are made the way they are. while we're not out to hurt anyone's feelings, everything can't be the best [whatever] ever- something we see far too much of elsewhere. in the real world, every product has its high points and lows. by communicating these to you, we hope that you will be able to make an educated decision and find gear that us ultimately transparent- after all, it's really all about the ride.

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16 April 2008

bikefix Exclusive Review: Pivot Mach 5

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