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PHOENIX 29 Pro Saint
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$8,299| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 190 / 203mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 40 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Saint |
| Brakes | Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Pivot Phoenix downhill bike is praised for its innovative DW6 linkage design and high-pivot setup, which significantly reduces pedal kickback and improves square-edge bump performance. Its carbon/aluminum construction and rapid prototyping process highlight Pivot's commitment to performance and efficiency, though some prototypes showed areas needing refinement. The bike's geometry and suspension adjustability, along with a nearly frictionless drivetrain, contribute to its competitive edge in downhill racing.
DW6 linkage design reduces pedal kickback
Carbon/aluminum construction for stiffness and performance
Adjustable geometry and suspension progressivity
Nearly frictionless drivetrain parts
High-pivot design for faster times
Earlier prototypes had less refined idler chainguides
Testing phase for leverage rates may lead to changes
No dropper post routing, requires wireless dropper
Bernard Kerr was 3 seconds faster on the new bike on his very first run
BikerumorThe engineering team designed simpler carbon tubes that are bonded into CNC'd aluminum lugs. This cut down the project time to just two and half weeks.Pinkbike
Pivot has given the Phoenix a Suspension Progressivity Flip Chip that changes nothing but the progressivity rate of the suspension
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Oct 2024 · Zach Overholt
Pivot is finally taking the wraps off the new Phoenix DH. A full carbon bike with two chains and DW6 suspension.
Oct 2024 · Drew Rohde
I’ve been fortunate enough to work full time testing and reviewing bikes for roughly 15 years now. I spent the first 5 years like most bike industry nerds, buying a new bike every season as I always wanted to have the latest and greatest as my “personal test mule.” It took me about that long to realize, I was so busy testing and riding other people’s bikes, that I never got the chance to ride my own. Because of that, I stopped buying bikes around 2015 as I just never got to ride them and it hurt my feelings to have such beautiful, customized bikes sitting around collecting dust. I am thrilled to say, I’ve broken the streak, and I will be making time to ride my recently purchased, Pivot Phoenix DH bike.
Jun 2021 · Pinkbike Originals
Ben Cathro caught up with Ed Masters at Crankworx Innsbruck to get the lowdown on his Pivot Phoenix 29.
May 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Pivot teams up with Topeak and the result is a pricey but ingeniously designed tool system
Very neat design and packaging
Direct frame mount convenience
The added protection is silent and secure
Excellent quality tools
Expensive and adds weight
Loose parts can get lost
Downsizing reduces tool leverage
| Frame | Phoenix 29 Color: Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 40 29”, 52mm offset, GRIP2 - 203mm Travel: 203mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X2 Travel: 190mm |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge - DH |
| Stem | Phoenix Team DH - 45mm |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Team High Tail Trail |
| Seatpost | Phoenix Pro Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Saint M820 10-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Atlas 34t w/ chainguide - 165mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SAINT M820 10-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra CS-HG500 11-25t |
| Chain | Shimano CN-6701 10-Speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Saint M820 4-piston Type: Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss FR 560 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub - 29", 20x110 F/12x157 R |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" 3C, MAXXGRIP, DH CASING, Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" 3C, MAXXGRIP, DH CASING |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SLX RT66 6-Bolt - 203mm, Shimano SLX RT66 6-Bolt - 203mm |
First added February 4
Last updated July 13
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