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Pivot Cycles launch Vault CX bike

Mountain bike company launches new disc/canti compatible cyclocross bike

Mountain bike manufacturer Pivot Cycles have launched the Vault, a carbon fibre cyclo-cross bike that is compatible with disc brakes and cantilevers.

The frame features a ‘removeable brake post system’ so if you choose to build it with disc brakes, you’re not left with ugly canti mounts on the fork and seat stays. The rear dropout spacing can also be converted between 130 and 135mm spacing.

The brake brake cable or hose, as with the gear cables, is routed internally to keep them out of the mud and maintain the clean lines of the bike. It’s compatible with electronic and mechanical groupsets too.

Constructed from carbon fibre, the frame has a 1.5in tapered head tube and their own fork with an oversized crown, which should ensure it’s very stiff up front for sharp handling. There’s a BB386EVO PressFit bottom bracket.

Looks good don’t you think? But that’s as much as we know about it currently. It’s being launched this week in the US so we’ll have more details on the technical and pricing side of things soon.

Keep you eye on their website for more info too www.pivotcycles.com

David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes

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Nick T | 10 years ago
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PIVOT!!

PIVOT!

PIVAAAAAAAAHHTT!!!

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billyman | 10 years ago
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precisely why I am considering one... cheers,

now to find the monies lol

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sean1 | 10 years ago
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Billyman

A cyclo-cross bike is a good investment. A great all-rounder. I use mine for cross racing but mostly for mixing up road and trail rides.

Most cross bikes have mount points for mudguards or panniers so can be adapted for winter commuter use as well.

With smooth 32mm tyres, it is an excellent winter road training bike. Comfortable but still quick.

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billyman | 10 years ago
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that is an extremely good looking bike, sometimes you glance at a bike and go mmmmm, I did this just now.

I am also starting to think of getting a cyclo cross for my next bike, simply to give me the option of able to go off road if I wish so

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