2020 Pivot

Firebird 29 Pro XT/XTR

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$6,899
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 170mm front
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, XT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Firebird 29 Pro XT/XTR

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'8"

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Reviews
Beta
The Beta Tests: Pivot Firebird Pro XT/XTR

Dec 2021 · Nicole Formosa

Leading the resistance against the high-pivot apocalypse

Highs
  • —Fast, up and down

  • —Excellent parts spec

  • —Extremely capable in different types of terrain

Lows
  • —Expensive

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Loam Wolf
Review: 2022 Pivot Firebird Pro XT/XTR

Nov 2021 · Chili Dog

If you want to ride the gnarliest, most technical terrain while still being able to pedal to the top, the latest Pivot Firebird is for you. Click to read more!

Highs
  • Extremely capable

  • Efficient pedalling

  • Steep terrain crusher

  • Speed machine

Lows
  • Tricky to weight front wheel

  • Demands gnarly terrain

  • Flimsy tire spec

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Vital MTB
2021 Pivot Firebird Pro XT/XTR Coil with Alloy Wheels

Aug 2021 · BHowell

Dressed to impress, our testers were left to wonder what could have been?

Highs
  • Efficient pedaling platform

  • Carries speed well

  • Reduces trail noise and chatter

Lows
  • Struggles in steep, chunky terrain

  • Not that nimble

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MBR
Pivot Firebird 29 Pro review - MBR

Feb 2020 · Alan Muldoon

Designed to excel in the heat of enduro competition, the new Pivot Firebird 29 is a direct descendant of Pivot’s downhill race bike, the Phoenix 29.

Highs
  • Quick to set up, faster to ride.

Lows
  • Eclectic build kit.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Pivot Firebird 29

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. …

Highs
  • Typical high-end Pivot construction.

  • Incredibly capable suspension.

  • Stable and confident without feeling oversized.

Lows
  • Under-the-down tube bottle mount. Short rear end will divide opinion.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Pivot Firebird 29 Team XX1 review

Feb 2019 · Christoph Bayer

ThePivot Firebird 29 Team XX1 makes a compelling case for us to sell our kidneys to buy one. But you should read our review – this bike is not for everyone!

Highs
  • Capable rear suspension

  • Poppy

  • Beautiful finish

Lows
  • Demands an active riding style in corners

  • Very stiff chassis

  • Expensive

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Pivot Cycles Firebird 29

Dec 2018 · McCoy

The Great Trail Slayer

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Pinkbike
Field Test: Firebird 29 vs Spartan 29 vs Ransom

Dec 2018 · Mike Kazimer

Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the Pivot Firebird, Devinci Spartan, and the Scott Ransom. Which one would you pick?

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Firebird 29

Fork

Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Factory Float X2

Spring TypeAir

Headset

Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge

Stem

Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail

Handlebar

Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon

Saddle

Phoenix WTB Pro High Tail Trail

Seatpost

KS Rage-i 125mm (SM), 170mm (MD), Fox Transfer Performance Series 150mm (LG), 175mm (XL)

TypeDropper

Grips

Phoenix Factory Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR SGS 12-Speed

Crank

Race Face Æffect R 32t

Shifters

Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed

Cassette

Shimano XT M8100 10-51t

Chain

Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed

Brakes

Shimano XT M8120 4-Piston

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss M1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29"

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRAMaxxis Minion DHR II 29" x 2.4" TR, 3C, EXOX, MAXXTERRA

Disc Rotors

Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mmShimano XT CenterLock - 180mm

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