2020 Pivot Mach 5.5

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The Ultimate Trail Bike

The Mach 5.5 Carbon builds on the legacy of our renowned Mach 5.7 Carbon as the quintessential trail bike. With 140mm of dw-link™ rear travel, it sticks to and claws up just about anything, with unparalleled pedaling efficiency. On descents, the Mach 5.5 Carbon’s incredible square edge bump performance and 160mm travel Fox 36 fork enables you to conquer terrain that makes other bikes cower. It’s a bike that inspires you to climb while looking forward to the descents and that begs you to push your limits while putting a smile on your face.

Red 2020 Race XT Mach 5.5 bike

Key Specs

Specifications for the Pivot Mach 5.5 that are the most important to picking a mountain bike.
Specs Mach 5.5 Frame Mach 5.5 Frame Kit Mach 5.5 Race XT - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Race X01 - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Frame Kit w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Pro XT/XTR - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Pro X01 - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Pro XT/XTR w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Team XTR - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Pro X01 w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Team XX1 AXS - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Team XTR w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Team XX1 AXS w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5
Price (USD)3499464955995899664967997299869989999199103991089912299
Rear Travel (mm)140140140140140140140140140140140140140
Front Travel (mm)-160160160160160160160160160160160160
Head Tube Angle-66.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.5
Seat Tube Angle-74.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.3
Wheel Size (in)-------------
Max Tire Width (in)-------------
Component Group-------------
Frame MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
Weight (kgs)-------------
Components for each model of the Pivot Mach 5.5 comes with.
ComponentMach 5.5 FrameMach 5.5 Frame KitMach 5.5 Race XT - 27.5Mach 5.5 Race X01 - 27.5Mach 5.5 Frame Kit w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5Mach 5.5 Pro XT/XTR - 27.5Mach 5.5 Pro X01 - 27.5Mach 5.5 Pro XT/XTR w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5Mach 5.5 Team XTR - 27.5Mach 5.5 Pro X01 w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5Mach 5.5 Team XX1 AXS - 27.5Mach 5.5 Team XTR w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5Mach 5.5 Team XX1 AXS w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5
Rear ShockFox Factory Float DPX2Fox Factory Float DPX2Fox Performance Float DPSFox Performance Float DPSFox Factory Live ValveFox Factory Float DPX2Fox Factory Float DPX2Fox Factory Live ValveFox Factory Float DPX2Fox Factory Live ValveFox Factory Float DPX2Fox Factory Live ValveFox Factory Live Valve
ForkFox Factory 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT4 - 160mmFox Performance 36 27.5", 44mm offset, GRIP - 160mmFox Performance 36 27.5", 44mm offset, GRIP - 160mmFox Factory Live 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT LIVE - 160mmFox Factory 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT4 - 160mmFox Factory 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT4 - 160mmFox Factory Live 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT LIVE - 160mmFox Factory 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT4 - 160mmFox Factory Live 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT LIVE - 160mmFox Factory 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT4 - 160mmFox Factory Live 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT LIVE - 160mmFox Factory Live 36 27.5", 44mm offset, FIT LIVE - 160mm
TiresMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXOMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5" x 2.5" TR, EXO+ Maxxis Dissector 27.5" x 2.4" TR, EXO
WheelsetDT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 30mm - 27.5” 15x110 F/12x148 RDT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 30mm - 27.5” 15x110 F/12x148 RDT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 27.5" 15x110 F/12x148 RDT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 27.5" 15x110 F/12x148 RDT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 27.5" 15x110 F/12x148 RDT Swiss CR 1600 SPLINE 22mm - 700CDT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 27.5" 15x110 F/12x148 RReynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 27.5" 15x110 F/12x148 RReynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 27.5" 15x110 F/12x148 RReynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 27.5" 15x110 F/12x148 R
BrakesShimano SLX M7120 4-pistonSram Guide RE 4-pistonShimano XT M8120 4-pistonSram G2 RSC 4-pistonShimano XT M8120 4-pistonShimano XTR M9120 4-pistonSram G2 RSC 4-pistonSram G2 Ultimate 4-pistonShimano XTR M9120 4-pistonSram G2 Ultimate 4-piston
RotorsShimano SLX 6-bolt - 180mm Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 180mmSram Centerline 6-bolt - 180mm Sram Centerline 6-bolt - 180mmShimano XT CenterLock - 180mm Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mmSram Centerline CenterLock - 180mm Sram Centerline CenterLock - 180mmShimano XT CenterLock - 180mm Shimano XT CenterLock - 180mmShimano XTR CenterLock - 180mm Shimano XTR CenterLock - 180mmSram Centerline CenterLock - 180mm Sram Centerline CenterLock - 180mmSram Centerline CenterLock - 180mm Sram Centerline CenterLock - 180mmShimano XTR CenterLock - 180mm Shimano XTR CenterLock - 180mmSram Centerline CenterLock - 180mm Sram Centerline CenterLock - 180mm
StemPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/TrailPhoenix Team Enduro/Trail
HeadsetPivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Semi-Sealed CartridgePivot Semi-Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed CartridgePivot Precision Sealed Cartridge
HandlebarsPhoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 780mmPhoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 780mmPhoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mmPhoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mmPhoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mmPhoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mmPhoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mmPhoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mmPhoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mmPhoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 760mm
Shift LeversShimano SLX M7100 ISPEC EV 12-SpeedSram GX Eagle 12-SpeedShimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-SpeedSram X01 Eagle 12-SpeedShimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-SpeedShimano XTR M9100 ISPEC EV 12-SpeedSram X01 Eagle 12-SpeedSram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-SpeedShimano XTR M9100 ISPEC EV 12-SpeedSram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed
GripsPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-OnPhoenix Factory Lock-On
SaddlePhoenix WTB Race High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Race Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Race High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Race Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Team High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Team Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Pro Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Team High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Team Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Team High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Team Vigo (MD-XL)Phoenix WTB Team High Tail Trail (XS, SM), Phoenix WTB Team Vigo (MD-XL)
SeatpostFox Transfer Performance Elite 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 175mm (XL)Fox Transfer Performance Elite 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 175mm (XL)Fox Transfer Factory Series 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 175mm (XL)Fox Transfer Factory Series 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 175mm (XL)Fox Transfer Factory Series 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 175mm (XL)Fox Transfer Factory Series 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 175mm (XL)Fox Transfer Factory Series 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 175mm (XL)Rock Shox Reverb AXS 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-XL)Fox Transfer Factory Series 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 175mm (XL)Rock Shox Reverb AXS 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-XL)
CassetteShimano SLX M7100 10-51tSram XG-1275 10-52tShimano XT M8100 10-51tSram XG-1275 10-52tShimano XT M8100 10-51tShimano XTR M9100 10-51tSram XG-1275 10-52tSram XG-1299 10-52tShimano XTR M9100 10-51tSram XG-1299 10-52t
ChainShimano CN-M7100 12-SpeedSram GX Eagle 12-SpeedShimano CN-M8100 12-SpeedSram X01 Eagle 12-SpeedShimano CN-M8100 12-SpeedShimano CN-M9100 12-SpeedSram X01 Eagle 12-SpeedSram XX1 Eagle 12-SpeedShimano CN-M9100 12-SpeedSram XX1 Eagle 12-Speed
CranksetRace Face Ride 32tSram Descendant 7k Eagle DUB 32tRace Face Æffect R 32tSram X01 Eagle DUB 32tRace Face Æffect R 32tRace Face Next R 32tSram X01 Eagle DUB 32tSram XX1 Eagle DUB SL 32tRace Face Next R 32tSram XX1 Eagle DUB SL 32t
Rear DerailleurShimano XT M8100 SGS 12-SpeedSram X01 Eagle 12-SpeedShimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-SpeedSram X01 Eagle 12-SpeedShimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-SpeedShimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-SpeedSram X01 Eagle 12-SpeedSram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-SpeedShimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-SpeedSram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed
Geometry numbers for each Pivot Mach 5.5, the fit, feel, & handling.
Geometry Mach 5.5 Frame Mach 5.5 Frame Kit Mach 5.5 Race XT - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Race X01 - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Frame Kit w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Pro XT/XTR - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Pro X01 - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Pro XT/XTR w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Team XTR - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Pro X01 w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Team XX1 AXS - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Team XTR w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5 Mach 5.5 Team XX1 AXS w/ Fox Live Valve - 27.5
SizeMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMD
Handlebar Width (mm)--780780-760760760760760760760760
Reach (mm)439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9439.9
Top Tube Length (mm)616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7616.7
Stack (mm)-605.5605.5605.5605.5605.5605.5605.5605.5605.5605.5605.5605.5
Wheelbase (mm)1176.51176.51176.51176.51176.51176.51176.51176.51176.51176.51176.51176.51176.5
Chainstay Length (mm)-430430430430430430430430430430430430
BB Height (mm)-340.4340.4340.4340.4340.4340.4340.4340.4340.4340.4340.4340.4
Head Tube Angle (degrees)-66.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.566.5
Seat Tube Angle (degrees)-74.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.374.3
Head Tube Length (mm)115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1115.1
Bike Standover Height (mm)-690.9690.9690.9690.9690.9690.9690.9690.9690.9690.9690.9690.9
Fork Rake Offset (mm)-444444444444444444444444