429 C V3 29 Race XT

The Trail 429 might well be the perfect category defying trail bike. Progressive geometry and super capable suspension give hard charging riders the tools they need to thrive in jumpy and steep terrain. 120mm of travel has never felt this plush or this composed. This very same super-refined dw-link suspension also delivers whip-crack pedal response and acceleration, aided and abetted by the strongest, lightest carbon fiber chassis we’ve ever developed. The sharp-end of the stick XC capability of this bike is eye-opening, on par with dedicated flyweight race bikes. This is a bike that you can shred with confidence everywhere from 24-hour race courses to untamed high alpine singletrack.

Evolution Of A Classic
This latest iteration of the Trail 429 is a distillation of our constant quest for peak performance; we’ve broadened its capabilities without sacrificing its legendary sharpness. In order to achieve this, we slackened the head angle just enough, increased the reach, and introduced a flip-chip to allow fine tuning of the geometry toward either the rowdy or racy ends of the spectrum. These changes all enhance stability at speed while retaining excellent pedal hammering ergonomics. Through continued evolution of our proprietary Hollow Core carbon frame construction, we carved more than 300 grams from the chassis, achieving an XC-race frame weight with incredible all-mountain strength and stiffness.

All-Star Suspension
In order to wring every drop of potential out of 120mm, we’ve reworked the already stellar dw-link suspension. A metric, trunnion mount shock and a more progressive linkage enables improved pedaling efficiency and more capability in big hits. The design provides a more bottomless feel and allows for a greater range of tunability. The Trail 429 combines rocketship pedaling performance with a plushness that genuinely feels like more travel than the numbers indicate. Is it possible for a bike to be both razor sharp and butter smooth? Yes. The Trail 429 is proof.

SPECS:

• Frame Material Carbon Fiber
• Frame Material Details Full Hollow Core carbon fiber frame with size-specific ride tuning, integrated rubber frame guards, and full-length internal cable routing with Pivot's Cable Port System
• Rear Travel 120mm
• Rear Shock FOX Performance FLOAT DPS, Trunnion, 165mm x 45mm
• Fork FOX Performance 34 GRIP
• Fork Travel 130mm
• Head Tube Diameter Tapered
• Headset Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge, ZS (zero stack) 44mm top / ZS 56mm bottom
• Handlebar Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum, 780mm
• Stem Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
• Grips Phoenix Factory Lock-On
• Brakes Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston, with 180mm Shimano SLX 6-bolt rotors
• Brake Levers Shimano SLX M7120
• Drivetrain 1x
• Shifters Shimano SLX M7100 I-SPEC EV, 12-speed
• Front Derailleur N/A
• Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100 SGS, 12-speed
• ISCG Tabs ISCG05
• Chainguide N/A
• Cranks Race Face Ride
• Chainrings 32 tooth
• Bottom Bracket Press-fit BB92
• Pedals N/A
• Chain Shimano CN-M7100, 12-speed
• Cassette Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51 tooth, 12-speed
• Rims DT Swiss M1900 wheels, 30mm width
• Hubs DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm front, 12x157mm rear
• Spokes DT Swiss M1900 wheels
• Tires Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4" WT/TR/3C/EXO/MaxxTerra
• Saddle Phoenix WTB Volt Race (medium width)
• Seatpost FOX Transfer Performance Elite
• 100mm (XS), 125mm (S), 150mm (M), 175mm (L), 200mm (XL)
• Seatpost Diameter 31.6mm
• Seatpost Clamp Standard single bolt
• Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions 12x157mm (Super Boost Plus)
• Max. Tire Size 29"x2.6" (on 40mm inner-width rims, can accommodate a 27.5"x2.8" Maxxis tire)
• Bottle Cage Mounts Yes