Bernard Kerr Launches Pivot's 2018 Phoenix "It's a Sick Bike!" - Video
PRESS RELEASE: Pivot Cycles
The Phoenix Carbon returns. New colours. Same fast. Same strong... Still years ahead of the pack.
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There’s fast and then there’s fast – as in jaw-dropping, berm-railing, rock-garden-blasting fast. For 2018 our Phoenix Carbon continues to set the standard as the world’s lightest, strongest, most advanced and flat-out fastest DH bike available. Consider the facts. In 2017 alone our riders piloted the Phoenix onto the podium at the Red Bull Hardline, Fort William, Leogang and Lenzerheide World Cups, plus Crankworx Innsbruck, Les Gets and Whistler.
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Pivot Factory Racing is poised to do it all over again and they have the perfect weapon…. and so do everyday gravity fiends looking to up their game between the tape, at the park and on the trail. Since it’s a new year, we’re now also offering the Phoenix in new colours – Aqua Blue with red highlights and Sterling Silver with bold yellow accents.
We can’t promise that the new colours make you any faster – fortunately, the bike already has that handled.
Ultra-Light. Ultra-Strong.
A World Cup-proven gravity machine that weighs less than many all-mountain bikes – that, in a nutshell, is the Phoenix Carbon. We spent years perfecting our proprietary Hollow Core carbon moulding process. We use hard internal forms for both layup and moulding – this gives us precise, even compaction of the carbon layers. No voids. No bondo. No compromises.
What you do get is a stronger, lighter frame that takes a true pounding on the world’s toughest tracks – backed by a 10-year warranty. You’re cleared to go big.
Truly Progressive Geometry
The Phoenix was doing the “long, low and slack” thing long before it became a buzz phrase. Here’s what it actually means. Ultra short (440 millimeter) chainstays make the bike easy to whip through corners, while a longer front centre and slack head angle add high-speed stability.
Since every size Phoenix Carbon frame has the same head and seat-tube lengths—you just pick the reach that fits your riding style. If you’re looking for a racecourse missile, run a larger size to get a longer top tube and roomier race stance. Want a shorter, more playful fit for bike park riding? Go down a size for a bike that handles the park with style.
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Unrivaled Rear Suspension
No other DH bike can touch the Phoenix Carbon when it comes to transferring your power into speed. Thanks to Dave Weagle’s dw‐link® the Phoenix Carbon doesn’t squat or bob under pedalling forces; that fact allowed us to lower the Phoenix’s bottom bracket and slacken its head angle. End result? You get absolute control in the most technical sections and precise handling on the fast, wide-open sections of the course.
Fast Made Pretty
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The Phoenix Carbon returns. New colours. Same fast. Same strong... Still years ahead of the pack.
There’s fast and then there’s fast – as in jaw-dropping, berm-railing, rock-garden-blasting fast. For 2018 our Phoenix Carbon continues to set the standard as the world’s lightest, strongest, most advanced and flat-out fastest DH bike available. Consider the facts. In 2017 alone our riders piloted the Phoenix onto the podium at the Red Bull Hardline, Fort William, Leogang and Lenzerheide World Cups, plus Crankworx Innsbruck, Les Gets and Whistler.
Pivot Factory Racing is poised to do it all over again and they have the perfect weapon…. and so do everyday gravity fiends looking to up their game between the tape, at the park and on the trail. Since it’s a new year, we’re now also offering the Phoenix in new colours – Aqua Blue with red highlights and Sterling Silver with bold yellow accents.
We can’t promise that the new colours make you any faster – fortunately, the bike already has that handled.
Ultra-Light. Ultra-Strong.
A World Cup-proven gravity machine that weighs less than many all-mountain bikes – that, in a nutshell, is the Phoenix Carbon. We spent years perfecting our proprietary Hollow Core carbon moulding process. We use hard internal forms for both layup and moulding – this gives us precise, even compaction of the carbon layers. No voids. No bondo. No compromises.
What you do get is a stronger, lighter frame that takes a true pounding on the world’s toughest tracks – backed by a 10-year warranty. You’re cleared to go big.
Truly Progressive Geometry
The Phoenix was doing the “long, low and slack” thing long before it became a buzz phrase. Here’s what it actually means. Ultra short (440 millimeter) chainstays make the bike easy to whip through corners, while a longer front centre and slack head angle add high-speed stability.
Since every size Phoenix Carbon frame has the same head and seat-tube lengths—you just pick the reach that fits your riding style. If you’re looking for a racecourse missile, run a larger size to get a longer top tube and roomier race stance. Want a shorter, more playful fit for bike park riding? Go down a size for a bike that handles the park with style.
Unrivaled Rear Suspension
No other DH bike can touch the Phoenix Carbon when it comes to transferring your power into speed. Thanks to Dave Weagle’s dw‐link® the Phoenix Carbon doesn’t squat or bob under pedalling forces; that fact allowed us to lower the Phoenix’s bottom bracket and slacken its head angle. End result? You get absolute control in the most technical sections and precise handling on the fast, wide-open sections of the course.
Fast Made Pretty
Two new colors. Same World Cup-proven performance.
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How many frames has Bernard broken?
How far does your warranty go to support the rider of a broken frame?
Bernard Kerr has a ridiculously low track record for broken carbon Phoenix frames - in fact, the first production frame he was given came direct from our factory after the testing was completed. He then took that Phoenix and raced it at every event in 2016, eventually winning Red Bull Hardlines on it - and still, the frame was in perfect condition, no cracks or breaks at all.
However, if a customer experiences an issue on their bike, we want to hear about it. Our recently updated ten year warranty policy covers all Pivot Cycles frames purchased from an authorized Pivot dealer. Your LBS will work with Pivot to get a return authorization created so the frame can be inspected. You can also reach out to warranty@pivotcycles.com so we can discuss your case personally before processing the claim through the shop.
If a rider has broken a frame due to an impact or crash, a replacement part(s) will be made available at a minimum charge to the original owner. More information about our warranty policy can be found here: www.pivotcycles.com/warranty-information-registration
Raced it two years podium every race. Not a single problem w cracks etc. I hit all the big lines , gaps etc.
The headset bearings were a little exposed and I had to constantly maintain cleaning the outside races to keep noise down but, I'm not sure what the cause is for that but ocurred w stock and top level CC headsets.
It was a solid bike for sure. I changed frame bearings once crunchy, before locking. I question people's reports of cracking at pivots to proper bearing maintenance and replacement? A lot of people neglect this and cause frame damage. The frame performs well all round, I'd call it a park bike w DH geometry. It excels at jumping and turning and agility. Can handle gnar but, not like the specialized demo I'm riding now. Both great frames just leaning into different characteristics. I always say there are lots of great bikes out there, finding one that matches you riding style is the one for you.