The pivot cycles phoenix 29 ride zeeââ factory upgrade is the most affordable version of pivot cycles' only downhill bike, built off the back of feedback from pivot cycles' world cup race team to offer a super-fast, incredibly smooth ride. It exists to allow professionals and amateurs alike to push their limits on the toughest cycling terrain around.
The light hollow core carbon frame, starting at just 2,900g, has been optimised for downhill speed with short chainstays and a compact, high build that lowers the centre of gravity for better stability at high speeds and when landing jumps. You can pick from a choice of frames to best suit your sizeâand cycling style, knowing that the dimensions will be adjusted to deliver the same advantages regardless of height.
The dw-linkâ suspension in this bike smooths over bumps with an unrivalled 190mm of travel. It comes with a highly adjustable Fox factory float x2 air shock, chosen after extensive testing because pivot cycles' factory race team loved the feel of it and valued its superior response to turns, jumps and other challenges.
The hefty 29â wheels, too, were considered a must by the team for their smoothing action on rough ground and their fast momentum, not to mention the superior grip, cornering and braking capabilities lent by the maxxis assegai 29â x 2.5â tyres. In this build, a heavy-duty, durable sun ringle sd37ââ 29â wheelset will offer you a smooth yet fun ride on rough singletrack.
Wide super boost plus 157 spacing, originally pioneered by pivot cycles, was also requested by the team, who appreciated the ability to pick up the front end on jumps, thanks to the short chainstays, as well as the improved cornering, tyre clearance for mud shedding, and wheel stiffness for a more secure feel and better pace.
The ride experience is also enhanced by the erosion-resistant Fox factory 40 grip2 fork with an insane 203mm of travel, which keeps riders comfortable even when the track is at its most gnarly. It can be adjusted for high or low speed rebound and offers performance and control in a tight spot.
Your confidence on the trail will be boosted by the crisp, incredibly fast acting hayes dominion a4 4-piston brakes and the quality Shimano drivetrain, which includes the corrosion-resistant, light Shimano 105 cs-5700 11-28t cassette, controlled by the the gravity-specific Shimano saint m820 10-speed shifter and matching rear derailleur. Together these components offer smooth shifting performance you can depend on to conserve your energy over a fast, competitive course.
Other than the wheelset, the only differences between this build and the pricier Pro saint build is that the handlebar and seatpost are made from aluminium rather than carbon, and that you get a slightly different saddle. If milliseconds don't count for you, the ride zee with factory upgrade will serve you well.
This is a slender, light, masterful downhill bike that has been literally built for purpose with the help of dh world cup pros and will handle fun runs at the bike park and high-stress racing with equal aplomb. Enjoy the ride and trust the pivot cycles phoenix 29 ride zeeââ factory upgrade to let you cycle at your best and fastest over any terrain you care to take on.
Key features:
- a serious downhill machine developed by world cup riders, for world cup riders
- fast and low slung, with short chainstays, a narrow q-factor and a low centre of gravity
- built around pivot cycles' expertly moulded, light yet extra strong carbon fibre chassis
- chunky 29â wheel size to deal with rough surfaces
- with anti-squat dw-linkâ suspension system to maximise pedalling efficiency
- a massive 190mm of rear travel to absorb hard impacts
- fox factory float x2 shock with kashima coating
- fox factory 40 grip2 fork as standard, 58mm offset, giving 203 mm of travel
- tough alloy sun ringle sd37 wheels, 29â, 20x110 f/12x157 r, with a 30mm welded inner rim especially designed to offer just the right degree of flex on super-rough terrain
- high grip performance with maxxis assegai 29â x 2.5â downhill tyres
- gravity-specific, close-ratio-compatible Shimano saint m820 10-speed rear derailleur
- nickel-plated Shimano 105 cs-5700 11-28t cassette shifts gears smoothly under high load
- super-fast, reliable shifting with the Shimano saint m820 10-speed shifter
- stiff, rapid braking with the hayes dominion a4 4-piston calliper
- light and stiff race face atlas crankset with chainguide
- with strong phoenix team low rise aluminium handlebar to keep your hands comfortable
- phoenix team dh - 45mm stem for ultimate stiffness
- sturdy phoenix race aluminium seatpost
- firm yet comfortable phoenix wtb race high tail trail saddle