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PivotPhoenix
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Origin
The Phoenix is Pivot's downhill race weapon, the platform from which DW-link knowledge flows down to the Firebird and Mach 6. The current generation's standout engineering feature — a dual-chain drive system on the 2025 model — addresses the chain-growth challenges of mid-high pivot geometry, allowing a more rearward axle path (better traction) without the drivetrain compromises that have plagued other high-pivot designs. It is raced at the highest level of World Cup DH competition.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Carbon fiber frame, 157 mm rear hub spacing, PF92/73 mm BB shell, straight 56 mm head tube; 4 sizes (S1-S4); reach 435–515 mm
- Drivetrain
- 1x7 DH drivetrain — SRAM X01 DH or similar (DH-specific chainline)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc DH spec — SRAM Code / Guide Ultimate or Shimano XTR/Saint
- Wheels
- Full 29" or MX (29F / 27.5R); 157 mm rear hub spacing
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The verdict
+Strengths
- World Cup-level DH geometry with dual flip-chip tuning flexibility
- Mid-high pivot rearward axle path excels at rough, square-edge terrain
- Dual-chain drive (2025+) solves high-pivot drivetrain efficiency in a novel way
−Weaknesses
- Pure DH bike — zero pedalling efficiency, useless without a lift
- 157 mm rear spacing limits wheel/hub compatibility versus 148 mm trail bikes
- Premium pricing with limited accessibility for most riders
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