2020 Pivot
Firebird 29 Team XX1 AXS
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| MSRP | $10,399 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 170mm front |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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Dec 2021 · Nicole Formosa
Leading the resistance against the high-pivot apocalypse
—Fast, up and down
—Excellent parts spec
—Extremely capable in different types of terrain
—Expensive
Aug 2021 · BHowell
Dressed to impress, our testers were left to wonder what could have been?
Efficient pedaling platform
Carries speed well
Reduces trail noise and chatter
Struggles in steep, chunky terrain
Not that nimble
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.
Quick to set up, faster to ride.
Eclectic build kit.
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.
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!
Capable rear suspension
Poppy
Beautiful finish
Demands an active riding style in corners
Very stiff chassis
Expensive
Dec 2018 · Mike Kazimer
Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the Pivot Firebird, Devinci Spartan, and the Scott Ransom. Which one would you pick?
| Frame | Firebird 29 |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 36 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X2 Spring Type: Air |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Team High Tail Trail |
| Seatpost | Rock Shox Reverb AXS 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD-LG), 170mm (XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB SL 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1299 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12-Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC 4-piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 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 | SRAM Centerline CenterLock - 200mmSRAM Centerline CenterLock - 180mm |
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