Pivot is launching a new version of the Firebird: an enduro bike with 170 millimetres of suspension travel that should not shy away from trips to the bike park, steep and rough descents or technical climbs. The fact that it has its strengths on the downhill in particular is revealed by the reference to the "Phoenix" downhill bike. In addition to the tried-and-tested DW-Link, the carbon frame is equipped with numerous practical features.

Geometry

Based on the "Phoenix" downhill bike, the reach dimensions of the Firebird models are among the longest in the enduro segment. For frame size M it is 445 millimetres, for L 465 millimetres. Together with the 65 degree flat steering angle, the Firebird has the ingredients for a very smooth ride. However, to ensure that the bike does not remain sluggish on the trail, the chainstays are kept fairly short at 430 millimetres. Short stays allow the bike to be maneuvered quickly out of corners. However, the long front end not only helps downhill, but also ensures that the front wheel stays off the ground on steep climbs.

The Firebird is well-balanced for descents and climbs and should also give the rider the feeling of being centrally anchored in the bike. This provides a lot of stability and, above all, safety on fast descents. The bike also rolls on 27.5-inch wheels and the rear triangle can accommodate tire widths of up to 2.5 inches.

"Soft parts"

Pivot continues to rely on the proven DW-Link from suspension guru Dave Weagle. The Firebird has been designed to combine the best attributes of the DW-Link to get the best performance out of the suspension - both downhill and uphill.

The Firebird is equipped with first-class suspension elements from Fox. A Fox "Float X2 Factory" shock works at the rear. This choice comes from feedback from Pivot's factory riders. The Float X2 shock offers a high level of control and a softer feel that allows you to ride at higher speeds - on designated bike trails only, of course! The stable headset houses a Fox "36 Factory Boost" fork of the latest generation. Like the rear triangle, this also offers 170 millimetres of suspension travel.

Frame and details

Long rides with climbs and tough descents require lightweight yet stable material. At the heart of the Firebird is the pivot carbon frame with its unique design and the double cross-supported rear triangle with stiff rocker arms. For the main frame with hollow core, Pivot uses an internal high-pressure carbon molding process and a combination of composite materials. The result is a high-end frame that undergoes the same rigorous tests for strength and stiffness that downhill frames have to withstand. Pivot puts the weight of the complete bike at just under 12.7 kilograms.

The Firebird features the latest version of the "Pivot Cable Port System". This system offers clean and simple routing of cables and hydraulic lines. The cable port system not only allows easy cable installation but also clamps them when closing, so that no cable rattling is possible. For those who don't miss out on any technical improvement, the Firebird is completely designed for Shimano's Di2 drivetrains. The Di2 system integration in the Firebird frame was developed in collaboration with Shimano.

The Firebird frame is designed for 1x drivetrains according to its area of use, but this does not mean that 2x drivetrains no longer have a place. The frame is also designed for these and has a removable mounting adapter for this purpose, without which the Firebird impresses with its totally clean look.

Other frame details include the soft rubber frame protectors, which not only protect the frame from external impacts at all key points, but also protect the rider from annoying rattling. The post mount brake mount on the rear triangle is designed for 180 millimeter brake discs, which means that an adapter is no longer necessary. However, smaller discs can no longer be ridden - which makes no sense for a bike in this category.

The frames are available in sizes S to XL and are suitable for riders from 165 to 205 centimetres tall.

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