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Firebird 29 Pro X01
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$8,899| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'10", size Lg, Fits large
- 6'1", size LG, Just right
- 5'7", size MD, Just right
Summary
The Pivot Firebird is a highly capable enduro bike that excels in rough terrain with its stable dw-link suspension and responsive handling. It's praised for its climbing efficiency and descending prowess, though some note it comes with a premium price and occasional component issues. The bike's versatility is highlighted by its ability to adapt to various wheel setups and terrains, making it a favorite among aggressive riders.
Unbelievably fast on rough terrain
Stable, momentum-boosting dw-link suspension performance
Surprisingly responsive on less demanding trails
Excellent climbing performance
Nimble through corners and tracks well through various terrains
Eye-watering price
Loud and annoying rattling noise on rough trails
Needs burlier tyre casings
The Pivot Firebird is a big travel bike, but it doesn’t come with the typical downsides. It’s a surprisingly responsive and versatile package.
Flow Mountain BikeThe Firebird loves moving fast, especially uphill.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineOverall, we thought this bike looked cool and it rode amazing. So, punks what are you waiting for, if you want a bike that’s going to set your world on fire, go get yourself a brand spanking new Pivot Firebird.
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Apr 2023 · James Vincent
The Pivot Firebird 29 utilises DW-link suspension offering 165mm of travel, and is paired with a 170mm travel Fox 38 Performance fork.
The suspension. The basic Fox 38 Performance was easy to set up and just worked.
And the DW Linkage at the back was great at both pedalling and soaking up the bumps without wallowing.
The ride. Fast and playful when you want it to be, stable and assured the rest of the time.
The brakes. Even after multiple bleeds and multiple fresh sets of pads, I still couldn’t get the SLX brakes to work very well. They really held the potential of the bike back.
The tyres. EXO+ casings and hard compounds have no place on a bike like this.
Better sealing on the bearings. The bearings all showed rust after cleaning and the main bearings had serious play after 3 months’ use.
Oct 2022 · Spencer Astra
The Pivot Firebird has had my eye since 2021 when, in its launch video, the Tempe, Arizona-based company teased their hot new long-travel 29’er by way of Eddie Masters calmly licking an orange ice cream cone during an FBI interrogation. Orange, it became clear, would be a defining aesthetic of the bike across all colorways. After thoroughly testing, another thing is now clear: This bird can fly. After riding other Pivot bikes such as the Switchblade and the Trail 429, I was curious how the Firebird, with its similar suspension platform, would feel with more travel. I debated on sizing (this model runs very large), and eventually decided on a medium. My longstanding desire is to find the ultimate one-bike quiver—a bike that can climb efficiently while still inspiring confidence and comfort down steep, unforgiving terrain. From the first ride, I’ll admit that I was fully smitten by the Firebird. Climbing aboard the Firebird feels as though it has 140 millimeters of rear suspension, as opposed to the true 165 millimeters it boasts. The brilliant design of the DW link suspension employs a startling amount of anti-squat, using the chain’s force to prop up the bike's rear end. The steeper the climb and the more torque through the pedals, the more the Firebird supports you. This sensation is especially impressive when taking into account how incredibly supple the Fox Factory DHX2 rear shock is off the top of its stroke. Drop the bike onto the ground from just 12 inches and watch the coil dive into its travel. Still, in what seems like magic, the Firebird feels snappy and taught while slogging uphill.
Mar 2022 · Scotty Prendergast
If you’ve been keeping your eyes on [R]evolution of late you would have seen our introduction to this new, all-out enduro shredder a little while back. We were a little tight lipped back then about this bikes performance as we just hadn’t spent enough time on this beast to give all you cool cats our insights into the performance of this new bike from Pivot. So, let’s back track a little shall we, and start from the beginning. Words // […]
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
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!
Extremely capable
Efficient pedalling
Steep terrain crusher
Speed machine
Tricky to weight front wheel
Demands gnarly terrain
Flimsy tire spec
Aug 2021 · Mike Kazimer
The new Firebird underwent the longer and slacker treatment, plus there's now plenty of room for a water bottle.
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.
| Frame | Firebird Colors: Orange; Glacial Green Metallic; Silver Sunrise |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X2 Travel: 165mm |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail |
| Handlebar | One Up Low Rise Carbon - 800mm |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle 12-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X01 Eagle DUB 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle 12-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle 12-Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC 4-piston Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" <br>15x110 F/12x157 R |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA <br />Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline Centerlock - 200mm<br />SRAM Centerline Centerlock - 200mm |
First added April 25
Last updated January 28
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