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On Test: Pivot Cycles Mach 4, October 29, 2008

The Pivot Cycles Mach 4
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The key to the Mach 4's performance
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A pair of stout links carefully controls the movement
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The upper link is carbon fiber
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The press-fit bottom bracket cups
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The direct-mount front derailleur
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The oversized head tube continues the beefy theme
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The top tube transitions from a square profile up front
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Even the replaceable derailleur hanger
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RockShox' superb new SID handled the suspension duties up front.
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We had to flip our PushLoc remote lever upside-down
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The Specialized Roval Contrôle XC Race Disc wheelset
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The straight-pull stainless steel spokes
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The Continental Mountain King 2.4
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Easton's Monkeylite SL riser bar
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The Hayes Stroker Carbon features a handy tool-free reach adjust dial.
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As compared to earlier Hayes brakes,
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Don't be fooled by the FSA K-Force Light's carbon construction;
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SRAM's X.0 rear derailleur
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The SRAM PG-990 11-34T cassette
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Shimano XTR pedals aren't the lightest around but
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The Easton EA90 stem is quickly shaping up to be one of our favorites
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fi'zi:k's new Tundra Carbon saddle
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The Arundel Dave-O carbon bottle cage
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