Devinci Chainsaw // Bike Review

The all new Devinci Chainsaw is a bike that stands on it’s merits as well as what it represents.
To bear the name of such a prolific legend in this history of mountain biking is a bold statement. Fortunately, the bike was made in partnership with the late Steve Smith’s mother and has been built from alloy and welded in Canada. Aspiring shredders now have access to a extremely capable bike that can handle all levels of riding.
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Reviewer Stats: 5'11" & 215 lbs
Bike Geometry & Specs:
Model: Chainsaw GX
Price: $4,699
Wheel Size: 29"
Rear Travel: 170mm
Fork: 170mm
Wheelbase: 1292mm
Chainstay: 435mm
Reach: 494mm
Head Tube Angle: 62.9
BB Height: 342mm
0:15 Intro
1:27 Climb
4:14 Descent
11:50 Final Thoughts
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[@NorminkoDH]

Your bike reviews are the best, keep 'em coming!

[@BigBallardTT]

So grateful to live in Nanaimo with the Stevie Smith bikepark! His mom is so nice, wonderful human. ❤

[@augmented2nd666]

me too, that bike parks insane though, it goes from 0 to 100 way too fast, super hard to progress from the little jumps to the next size, as they arent true table tops so if you case you'll eat it hard, sure you could manual over them, but the bumps on the landing side would buck you if you case which is unfortunate. And then the next ones after are just huge looking. I like the mulch jump though. I'm a longtime island skatepark bmx rat that now rides MTB too.

[@wdrross5100]

Love your reviews, always so peaceful. Like the Intro.

[@Kaisersozze]

That's gotta be one of the nicest looking bikes to come out this year especially in this color.

[@Antweak83]

Rip Steve smith!! Nice tribute from devinci

[@MrAnticipatory]

I'm just in love with that trail.

[@Soviet_Elmo]

The bike looks killer, really nice. The fork is a 23 model btw, you can tell by the pressure relief valves.

[@beno9966]

Think they meant to say "latest generation"

[@jaminoutdoors9872]

Love your camera setting! So dynamic and it captures speed. Care to share your settings?

[@vrwgq3q]

Divinci FTW... brawler bikes, usually too hardcore lol DW split pivot, 170mm 29er on a crazy massive wheelbase, reach and of course probably the most stiff frame... built to smash

[@TACOL678]

i ride the exact same bike and i absolutely love it, feel so fast and eat pretty much anything , i switch to an Assegai up front instead of dhf2 feel more planted and playfull in the rear, the Zeb feel exact same as my F38 performance , even better mid support

[@ehvoslef]

Been waiting for this day since May 10th

[@jonedahl-gulliksen2350]

great reviews you make. I thing a lot of people including my self, would like you to review the new canyon torque al 6.0 27.5

[@bimmerfan729]

Looks like a killer little park bike!

[@johndef5075]

Im still riding my 2013 Devinci Dexter with the split pivot. It still rips. 26 aint dead😂

[@KadenMonsonMTB]

Do you think this would be good for downhill and enduro racing?

[@amplaxoublis]

Great video. Im looking forward to buy the bike but i dont know which is the best size for 1,78cm height M or L?

[@ericmonty]

Love that trail. It's way more difficult than he makes it look!

[@thicccboyztv]

Hello would love a comparison to the deviate claymore and forbidden dreadnought

[@JerOutlaw]

I have spent time on a Claymore and Dreadnought (own the same Chainsaw in the review), my unprofessional opinion of them is the Claymore is the most practical all around choice. The Dreadnought leans more towards descending highlighted by being super planted and stable (provided you actually follow Forbidden's suspension guide and understand how braking effects the rear suspension). When it comes to the Chainsaw, it feels even more descending orientated then the Dreadnought. I have found that the more confident and active you are when riding it, the better it feels.

[@heathermatthews4557]

@@JerOutlaw Absolutely-I think Devincis are like that-they work better when you are active.I love mine.

[@Accu53Mation]

Pedaled the Chainsaw, on a local quarry/sandpit. Tires were Kenda & Vittoria. Halo 35mm wheels. Platform pedals. Suntour Aion 38, which has better handling than the monopolizing expensive forks. Even handled my big frame(250 pounds), quite well on boring XC trail. Loved the suspension on gnarly tree-ruts. Most bike review videos are of lightweight riders, testing the most expensive brand models. That stated, here are the definite IMPROVEMENTS, Devinici, needs-to make on the Chainsaw: A coil shock, preferably Cane Creek, as I keep blowing those expensive air shocks. Coil shocks have better feel when climbing. A component group not meant for those with six-figure income. Ten-speed, would be perfect. Nothing wrong with a little leg-work and sweat. A choice of wheelset, ranging from astronomical in price, to the very affordable. Handlebar, option for us riders with giant (XXL) hands. The bicyle manufacture community, seems to think all peddlers are small-handed. Lastly(Amen), is Devinci, must get rid of these Snowflake colors. For...Snowflakes(Progressives). The frame colors of Devinci, are a nightmare. Remember the Nineties, when brands offered multiple colors. Now they slap a single color on a over-priced bike. This black, blue, gray, pink crap, of Devinci, seems to be targeting a specific rider group. I want color that makes people(and critters), say "Wow!" when they notice the rig.

[@John-sn4hl]

Whats your all time favorite bike so far

[@serjturischev9557]

Nice bike

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome trail

[@tomislavpurgaric738]

is there size for tall guy 205 cm ?

[@bimfred]

is 63deg HTA the new 64.5? All manufacturers seem to be landing on 63 for enduro/freeride. Less again for DH

[@mwinner101]

How do you ride at 100mph without hitting those trees?!?!

[@darklesschin6933]

how does it compare to the Sparta HP?

[@JerOutlaw]

It's a Spartan HP slightly more focused towards descending. A large Chainsaw has the same wheelbase (and chainstay length) as a XL Spartan HP, the head angle is another degree and a half slacker.

[@darklesschin6933]

@@JerOutlaw thanks

[@franksnyder363]

What trail is this? (Or trail system)

[@CptnStavros]

Chuckanut

[@sans_2031]

RIP Chainsaw

[@alexkish9143]

WEN PROPAIN

[@RealMTBAddict]

Stop doing bike reviews. Do more trail videos.

[@melaniebaldauf7587]

👉 Promo sm