Needless to say, all this series is intended for sheer downhill or destructive freeriding, these bikes weight around 45-50 lbs and bikes do not get much more brutal than this (this is like santa cruz v10 or iron horse editions). The tires speak for all, they are the thickest on the market with humongous thread. The only problem I had with DH Team was the front brake (either caliper or the disc). I took it to the shop many times and they never knew what was wrong with it. I change the caliper twice, the disc once and had it cleaned several times, but always after some minor use the front brake started to work poorly. Now I blame the inverted fork and oil, which is naturally leaking from the suspension. One drop on fork oil and the brake becomes useless. That being said, maintenance of hellish bikes like this is essential. Actually the front suspension needs to be resealed at least once a year to avoid leaking and to ensure good performance.
Well, currently I own a Giant Glory. That bike is completely rebuilt as compared to DH Team. Personally, I liked DH Team a little better for it's bulky-like and hulking style. The Glory's geometry was built for better maneuverability and it now reminds more of a freeride bike than a downhill bike. That is not to say Glory would not be a great DH bike, vice versa. It is one of the best DH bikes available as of today, but definitely requires substantial amount of practice to master this sharp quirky beast.