Pivot firebird4/16/2023 And you can even fit a dual crown fork if you really want to go Beyonduro™ with the Firebird.Īs we’ve come to expect from Pivot Cycles, the new Firebird is absolutely humming with neat details throughout. Speaking of options, the frame is rated for use with a 180mm travel fork. And yes, the Firebird is ready to go full mullet if you fancy – just put the flip chip into the High position to compensate for the smaller 27.5in rear wheel. The Pivot Firebird carries over its two-position geometry flip chip, which allows riders to lift the BB height by 6mm and sharpen the angles by 0.6°. Pivot achieves this in a similar way to Norco, by changing the location of the BB on the mainframe, thereby extending or shortening the effective rear centre length. The goal is to maintain more consistent weight distribution throughout the size range, regardless of rider height. On a Small frame it measures 431mm, growing to 445mm on the XL. The chainstays remain short, though the big news here is that the Firebird introduces size-specific rear centre lengths – a first for any full suspension bike from Pivot. Reach has also increased by around 14mm per size, so you’re now looking at 468mm for a Medium, and 488mm for a Large. Of note here is that Pivot calculates the effective seat angle based on the average saddle height for each frame size – a nice touch. There have also been some significant changes to the Pivot Firebird’s geometry, with the head angle getting a degree slacker (64°) and the seat tube angle steepening by around two degrees (76-77°). Updated geometry with variable chainstay lengths Pivot has flipped the rear shock orientation on the Firebird, which has resulted in more standover clearance, a lower centre of mass, and the ability to fit a water bottle inside the frame. Additional bosses up at the top tube allow riders to make use of bolt-on storage solutions, like Pivot’s own Tool Dock System. It can also now fit a water bottle inside the mainframe (hooray!), and there’s room for a second or a tool keg underneath the downtube. However, that’s about where the similarities end.Īlong with its straighter tube profiles and compact suspension links, it’s the cleanest looking Firebird to date. Funnily enough, this actually sees the Firebird returning to the layout of the original model. It still employs a dw-link suspension design, though as per the latest Switchblade, Trail 429 and Mach 6, the new Pivot Firebird moves to a vertical shock layout. That sees it competing directly with the latest Cannondale Jekyll, Trek Slash, Norco Range, and Canyon Strive.īeing a premium, high-performance enduro race bike, the Pivot Firebird will only be available in carbon fibre. It remains as a brawny 29in enduro bike, with 165mm of rear wheel travel paired to a 170mm travel fork. The new Pivot Firebird is the 5th generation model within the Firebird’s 13-year history. After much teasing, the Pivot Firebird has finally been unveiled, and gosh is this one gorgeous looking bike! Pivot Firebird overview The Greater Pivot Firebird, spotted in its natural habitat in the wild.
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