Chris Cocalis, the man behind Pivot Cycles and co-developer of the PressFit bottom bracket, has a notorious penchant for perfectionism and a keen sense of bike handling. So it's no wonder that the geometry of the Mach 6 is perfectly balanced. The bike manages the balancing act between a neutral riding position, the versatility of an all-mountain bike and the handling of an enduro racer. The slack steering angle and the highly sensitive suspension from the suspension pope Dave Weagle provide a lot of security on rough terrain. However, the short rear end means that agility is not neglected either. The well thought-out carbon frame in a stylish matt grey also gives no cause for criticism with its high steering precision and stiffness. Important: The shock is designed so that the trail mode is intended for normal use. In this setting, the Mach 6 shines in almost every situation with optimum suspension performance - both uphill and downhill.
"Magic carpet ride" downhill
On the trail, the Mach 6 offers a lot of control and comfort. Uphill, the tyres claw firmly into the ground, and even when pedalling, the rear end remains remarkably composed for a bike in this travel class. Even on the otherwise critical small leaf, the drive influences are so small that you only notice them on technical steep climbs. "On the bikes currently being delivered, however, even this has already been remedied by further optimised shock tuning," promises Chris Cocalis. If you ride the shock fully open, you will experience a real "magic carpet ride" where the suspension fork reaches its limits.
Test summary of the Pivot Mach 6 Carbon
A carbon enduro bike with a very wide range of use. Extremely safe and potent downhill, without showing any real weaknesses on the climbs. A bike that can be used for everything from sporty tours to enduro races.
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