Pivot Firebird 27.5 – rising like a phoenix from the ashes
Pivot brings the legendary Firebird back to live and introduces a completely revamped carbon bike. The new 170 mm Firebird features a very long reach, combined with super-short 430 mm chainstays and Boost spacing. All the details directly from Pivot:
The Firebird is the no-compromise, Holy Grail of long travel mountain bikes – both an enduro bike that devours park runs and a technical climber that relishes huge lines and blazing descents. Building on its reputation as the bike for all-day missions on black diamond terrain, the Firebird now features Phoenix DH-inspired long reach measurements combined with a 65-degree head angle to deliver unmatched stability and handling.
“The Firebird is already known as long travel bike that can take huge hits and is also an incredibly capable technical climber,” said Pivot Cycles President and CEO, Chris Cocalis. “This new bike takes that reputation for enduro-versatility and ups the ante by incorporating our long and low geometry, and super short chainstays. This geometry really puts the rider “in” the bike, and adds up to an incredibly stable ride at high speeds and in super steep technical challenges.”
The Firebird, with 170mm of dw-link™ suspension, is the best choice for riders seeking a no-compromises bike for all-day missions on black-diamond terrain. The new carbon frame design enabled Pivot’s engineering team to drop weight (it is easy to build a complete Firebird under 28 pounds), increase strength and stiffness, and incorporate Pivot’s signature design features – the same double wishbone rear triangle and linkage design found on the Phoenix DH, Boost spacing, the Pivot Cable Port System for super clean internal cable routing and fully Di2 integration and ultra-quiet, low durometer rubberized frame protection.
Pivot Firebird Specifications
| Model | Team XTR Di2 1x* | Team XX1 Eagle | Pro X01 | Pro XT 1x | Race XT 1x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 FACTORY 170 mm | FOX 36 FACTORY 170 mm | FOX 36 FACTORY 170 mm | FOX 36 FACTORY 170 mm | FOX 36 PERFORMANCE 170 mm |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT X2 KASHIMA | FOX FLOAT X2 KASHIMA | FOX FLOAT X2 PERFORMANCE | FOX FLOAT X2 PERFORMANCE | FOX FLOAT X |
| Drivetrain | Shimano XTR Di2 1×11 | SRAM XX1 Eagle 1×12 | SRAM X01 Eagle 1×12 | Shimano XTR 1×11 | Shimano XT 1×11 |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Trail | SRAM Guide Ultimate | Shimano XT | Shimano XT | Shimano M615 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer 125 mm | Fox Transfer 125 mm | Fox Transfer 125 mm | Fox Transfer 125 mm | Fox Transfer 125 mm |
| Wheels | REYNOLDS Enduro CARBON | REYNOLDS Enduro CARBON | DT SPLINE-TWO M1700 | DT SPLINE-TWO M1700 | SUN RINGLE Charger |
* the Pivot Firebird will be available in 4 different XTR specs. 2 models with XTR Di2 1×11 and 2×11, the other ones with the mechanical Shimano XTR 1×11 and 2×11
Pivot Firebird Geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 393 mm | 425 mm | 457 mm | 495 mm |
| Top tube | 594 mm | 616 mm | 638 mm | 661 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Head angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Seat angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Chainstay | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| BB Height | 349 mm | 349 mm | 349 mm | 349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1175 mm | 1204 mm | 1229 mm | 1253 mm |
| Reach | 420 mm | 445 mm | 465 mm | 485 mm |
Pricing and availability
The Firebird is available as a complete bike in 9 different configurations ranging from $ 4,999 to $ 9,899. The Firebird is available immediately, in all sizes, at key Pivot Dealers worldwide.
For more information about the Pivot Firebird head to pivotcycles.com
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Words & Photos: Pivot Cycles
