Product news: Discovered countless times on the World Cup racetracks around the world and tested by a wide variety of drivers. The Pivot Phoenix 29 claims to be the fastest bike that Picot Cycles has ever built and so it is the "ill-kept secret in the World Cup circus" that is eagerly awaited in the Pivot fan base. There are many years of development behind this bike, lots of test kilometers and depth meters on the racetracks of the world. The stopwatch proves them right.
Pivot Phoenix 29: testing to perfection
It was none other than Eddie Masters, racing driver of the Pivot Factory Racing Team, who achieved his best qualifying result to date with one of the first aluminum prototypes. Eighth place in Lošinj confirmed what everyone was already feeling, this bike will be fast. The team of racing drivers and engineers continued to develop on the platform of the first aluminum prototype. aluminium, carbon, linkage; The pursuit of perfection was responsible for teasing out hundredths and tenths, placement after placement. It all adds up at the finish line. Even small improvements can mean the difference between a top 20 finish and a podium.
Pivot Phoenix 29: The pros are convinced
"We were already very competitive and fast with the very first prototype," says Bernard Kerr, athlete of the Pivot Factory Racing Team. "But some changes made it even faster over time." Aluminum prototypes, carbon prototypes and various linkages were tested by the team. Whatever the racing team needs, Pivot can provide it. "I can interact with the Pivot development team on a daily basis and get what I need to further optimize the Phoenix 29," says Kerr. “We have a super-fast bike here. I'm looking forward to competing in the upcoming races with the Phoenix 29."
Pivot Phoenix 29: How long to wait?
However, until the Pivot Phoenix 29 is available from your trusted retailer, a tough test season in the World Cup circus will probably be necessary before you can finally and completely mature call it your own. For the latest developments of the Phoenix 29, keep an eye on the Pivot Factory Racing Team bikes from Crankworx Rotorua.
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