Pivot

Phoenix Carbon Zee Complete Mountain Bike - 2015

The Pivot Pheonix burst on the scene in 2010 and has quickly become one of the most renowned DH machines in the industry, shepherding racers to podiums and personal bests across the world. Combining tried and true technologies from Pivot's venerable Mach 6 frame with the Hollow Core Internal Molding process, the Pivot Phoenix Carbon Zee Complete Mountain Bike is a heavyweight DH contender wrapped in a shockingly lightweight package.

The Phoenix Carbon features a full-carbon frameset with Pivot's own take on the DW-Link suspension. DW-Link describes an adaptive travel path that balances the suspension to eliminate bob and provide a consistent pedaling platform, even while climbing. Similar to other popular designs in its ability to balance chain-pull and downward pedal stroke, DW-Link takes things a step further with anti-squat functionality that reduces bottom bracket sag and allows Pivot to lower the bottom bracket placement and slacken the head tube angle. This translates to a lower overall center of gravity, which in real-world terms means better cornering stability and overall handling precision across even the hairiest lines.

Pivot pairs this tech with a FOX RC4 Kashima rear shock for a smooth, powerful ride that hugs the trail through every turn. In layman terms this means you can tackle the course with confidence that every bit of power you expend while climbing is bringing you one pedal stroke closer to dropping in. Up front, a RockShox BoXXer RC fork boasts a whopping 200mm of travel to keep your front wheel solidly planted on the ground and smooth out even the roughest of rock gutters. Molded rubber downtube and swingarm protectors help reduce vibrations and protect your frame from the inevitable bumps you'll encounter out in the dirt.

The Pivot Phoenix Carbon Zee Complete Mountain Bike features exceptionally durable Enduro Max cartridge bearings throughout the build to keep everything moving smoothly no matter how many miles you ride. Shimano's gravity-specific Zee components drive the Phoenix forward, boasting a host of technology from Shimano's top-end Saint components to provide bombproof durability at a slightly lower price point. A Pivot cockpit keeps you firmly in control, and a set of Hayes 275 ADD Comp wheels roll smooth and tough as you send the gnarliest of trails. This bike was built to shred with the best, so get out and get after it.