2020 Bird

Aether 7 SRAM Eagle

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with modest components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkRockShox
ShockRockShox
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
GroupsetSRAM
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
Aether 7 SRAM Eagle
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Sizing
SM

5'3" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Bird Aether 7 (Custom Build) review

Apr 2020 · Tom Marvin

Perky-pedalling, confidence-inspiring big-hit trail bike for fans of smaller wheels

Highs
  • No slouch on the climbs, super confident on descents

Lows
  • Not the smoothest ride ever, smaller wheels rob speed in some situations

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox options: 35, Pike Select RC, Pike Ultimate RCT3

Travel140mm

Shock

RockShox options: Deluxe Select+ RT, Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 73mm threaded

Headset

ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower, Options: Bird, Hope Tech

Stem

Race Face options: Aeffect R 35, 40mm length; Turbine R 35, 32mm length

Handlebar

Race Face options: Atlas 35, Turbine R 35, SixC 35 Carbon, Next R Carbon

Saddle

Fabric Scoop options: Radius Sport, Radius Elite, Radius Race Ti, Gel Radius

Seatpost

Options: Race Face Ride rigid, RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper, Bird Down dropper

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Gusset S2, lock-on, 32mm diameter

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM drivetrain options: SX Eagle, GX Eagle, X01 Eagle, XX1 Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM options: X1000 (with SX Eagle drivetrain), Truvativ Descendant Alloy (with GX Eagle drivetrain), Truvativ Descendant Carbon (with X01 Eagle drivetrain), XX1 Eagle

Shifters

SRAM drivetrain options: SX Eagle, GX Eagle, X01 Eagle, XX1 Eagle

Cassette

SRAM options: NX Eagle (with SX drivetrain), GX Eagle, X01 Eagle, XX1 Eagle

Chain

SRAM options: NX Eagle (with SX drivetrain), GX Eagle, X01 Eagle, XX1 Eagle

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM options: Guide RE, G2 RSC, Code RSC, Shimano options: Deore M6000, M520, SLX M7120, Deore XT M8120

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM options: Guide RE, G2 RSC, Code RSC, Shimano options: Deore M6000, M520, SLX M7120, Deore XT M8120

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss options: XM481, EX511, FR560, XM521

Spokes

DT Swiss options: Competition, Competition Race

Front Hub

Hope Tech Pro 4, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear

Rear Hub

Hope Tech Pro 4, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear

Tires

Maxxis options: Minion DHF, Ardent, High Roller II, Shorty, Assegai, Rekon, Aggressor

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