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Firebird 27.5 RACE X01
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$5,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Pivot Firebird is a high-performance enduro bike praised for its excellent suspension, climbing efficiency, and descending capabilities. It features a plush ride with a late ramp-up in suspension stroke, making it unflappable through demanding terrain. The bike's lightweight yet stout frame, combined with Super Boost Plus, allows for a lighter, stiffer ride. However, it requires initial suspension setup adjustments and comes at a premium price.
Efficient climber
Plush ride with late ramp up in suspension stroke
Lightweight yet stout frame
Unflappable through demanding terrain
Super Boost Plus allows for lighter, stiffer frame
Initial suspension setup requires adjustment
Expensive, with builds starting at $5,100
Seat tube angle feels slack on steep inclines
The faster and rougher the trail becomes, the happier the Firebird 29 becomes.
BIKE MagazineIt would turn out to be the most fun I’ve ever had on the trail.
BikerumorThe amount of traction on hand is almost unbelievable.
BikeRadarFor the first time in a long while here’s a bike that looks that delivers a ride as good as its looks.
Dirt MountainbikeThe Pivot Firebird 29 is a high-end enduro bullet that only really blossoms at high speeds and on rough trails.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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Mar 2019
Pivot Firebird 29 Words & Photos By Andrew Villablanca Building off the pedigree of the Firebird 27.5 and Phoenix DH bike, the Pivot Firebird 29 is bred for the steepest, gnarliest and most heinous trails you’d consider pointing a single crown bike down. Unlike the Phoenix however, the
Mar 2019
Watch our full video review of the Pivot Firebird 29 below! This is a bike that gets lots of attention. Chris Cocalis, the bossman at Pivot, has a reputation for strong opinions, a zero-compromise attitude and obsessive attention to detail. It’d make him a hard first date, but it means he designs a very good bike. …
Typical high-end Pivot construction.
Incredibly capable suspension.
Stable and confident without feeling oversized.
Under-the-down tube bottle mount. Short rear end will divide opinion.
Dec 2018 · Mike Kazimer
Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the Pivot Firebird, Devinci Spartan, and the Scott Ransom. Which one would you pick?
Oct 2018 · Christoph Bayer
The Pivot Firebird 29 is a bike for enduro world series races, epic adventures and pushing the limits in the bike park – at least that’s the promise. But how versatile and powerful is the bike really, and can non-EWS racers have fun on it? The Pivot Firebird was already quite potent with 27.5″ wheels; […]
Aug 2018
Bigger and faster are what the Firebird 29 wants. Big, square-edged hits? It yearns for them. Steep climbs? Maybe not. Supportive pedaling? Yes.
Aug 2018 · Francesco Mazza
When Pivot Cycles presented the brand new 29-inch wheeled Firebird last month, we mentioned that we received a sample for testing. The test set-up we rode is called the “Pro XT / XTR 1x” and although it is placed in the entry to mid range level of the numerous spec options from Pivot, it is still equipped with an excellent level of componentry. Many of which sit at the top of the range with other bike brands. Thanks to the long summer days and warmer temperatures, I was able to test this beast in a wide variety of situations, from the bike park to the alpine trails
Jun 2018 · Russell Eich
Pointed downhill, the Firebird 29 had an uncanny way of sucking up hits, it felt like a sorted enduro bike with every bit of 162mm rear travel delivered smoothly.
| Frame | Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Performance, black, Boost, 44mm offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPX2, black Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PF92 |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Bearing |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro, 35mm clamp, 45mm length |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Race, aluminum, 35mm diameter, 800mm width |
| Saddle | Pivot WTB Vigo Race |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer, 125mm or 150mm drop (KS LEV Integra for S) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Phoenix Team Padloc |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM GX1 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX1 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7000 Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX M7000 |
| Rims | Sun Ringle Duroc, 30mm |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sun Ringle Duroc |
| Front Hub | Sun Ringle Duroc, Front: Boost, 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Boost, 12mm x 148mm |
| Rear Hub | Sun Ringle Duroc, Front: Boost, 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Boost, 12mm x 148mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF WT, 2.5" TR 3C MaxxTerra EXO, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II WT, 2.4" TR 3C MaxxTerra EXO |
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