Pivot Cycles
Pivot Cycles Firebird
Overview
With its light frame, aggressive geometry and ample front and rear travel, the Pivot Firebird 29 combines incredible speed with exemplary handling, stability and composure, whether you’re moving uphill or downhill, racing the trails or challenging yourself at the bike park.
It’s the fastest enduro model in Pivot’s range, made to blast its way through any obstacle with laser precision while keeping you on course.
Product information
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If you wish to return a product under warranty, please see our Saddleback Warranty Information page for more information.
- Free standard delivery (3-5 working days) on orders over £60.
- Standard delivery (3-5 working days) on orders under £60 - £3.50
- Express delivery (1-2 working days) £4.99
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Dialled-in for speed
The Firebird’s geometry is designed to maximise its race day speed, with a relaxed head angle promoting control and manoeuvrability, while a long reach maximises your comfort and creates room for a Super Boost Plus wheelbase. This means more traction and better confidence at high speeds, not to mention better climbing stability.
As well, the chainstays are size-specific, ensuring that every frame and every rider benefits not only from consistent stability at speed, but also a high level of responsiveness that is equal to twisting, obstacle strewn trails.
Super-capable suspension
At the rear, you’ll benefit from a plush 165mm of travel, facilitated by an extra-long dw-link®, inspired by Pivot’s Phoenix DH downhill bike. Supple yet progressive, it works with the 170mm of fork travel to absorb hits like a pro, while combatting pedal bob so that you can ‘just ride’.
The generous travel lets you ride faster, confident that the bike will spare you over tough ground, especially as the anti-squat action of the DW-Link means more traction at corners and better control. The suspension is also 4-way adjustable, which means it can be primed so the rebound and impact absorption levels match the terrain.
Fly like a bird
Like its mythical namesake, the Firebird has hollow bones – in fact, all Pivot bikes use the brand’s Hollow Core Carbon technology. The frames are hand built, using clever internal moulding to layer the carbon in a way that avoids imperfections, minimises weight and maximises strength.
The carbon lay-up is tailored for ride quality in every frame, too. Regardless of frame size, the geometry is tweaked and the carbon is arranged to achieve the same balance of stiffness with compliance, ensuring riders of all builds will enjoy the same benefits.
Made for you
The Firebird offers a range of opportunities to customise your ride feel. First, the geometry is adjustable with a flip chip upper link mount, so the head tube and seat tube angles can be changed and 27.5” wheels can be run if desired.
A generous seat post insertion depth and seat clamp enable it to take a 31.6mm seat post, the rear shock is ultra-adjustable and Fox Live Valve compatibility lets you finetune your suspension. Finally, the Super Boost Plus rear spacing not only adds stiffness and control but allows the frame to fit tyres up to 29x2.6” and 27.5x2.8”, if the terrain dictates.
Beauty with practicality
With its striking colour scheme, flawless proportions and full-length, internal cable routing, this bike will draw envious glances from every other rider on the trails. It’s got substance to back up the design choices, though. For instance, a vertically mounted trunnion shock leaves extra frame space.
You’ll therefore be able to stay hydrated on your ride, since there’s room for a full-sized water bottle, as well as the Pivot Tool Dock System. Compatible with integrated mounts on the top tube and down tube and available to purchase separately, this lets you keep all your essential tools close to hand.
Technical Specifications
| KIT | Brunch Ride | Ride SLX/XT | Pro XT/XTR - Air | Pro X0 Eagle Transmission - Air | Team XTR - Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRAME | Firebird | Firebird | Firebird | Firebird | Firebird |
| WHEEL SIZE | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| REAR SHOCK | Fox Performance Float X | Fox Performance Float X | Fox Factory Float X2 | Fox Factory Float X2 | Fox Factory Float X2 |
| FORK | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Performance 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm |
| HEADSET | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| REAR DER | Shimano XT M8100 SGS 12-Speed | Shimano XT M8100 SGS 12-Speed | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed | Sram X0 Eagle Transmission 12-Speed | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed |
| CASSETTE | Shimano Deore M6100 10-51t | Shimano SLX M7100 10-51t | Shimano XT M8100 10-51t | Sram X0 1295 Eagle Transmission 10-52t | Shimano XTR M9100 10-51t |
| SHIFTER | Shimano SLX M7100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed | Shimano SLX M7100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed | Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed | Sram AXS Pod Controller | Shimano XTR M9100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed |
| BRAKES | Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston | Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston | Sram Code RSC 4-piston | Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston |
| CRANKSET | Race Face Ride 32t - 170mm(SM), 175mm(MD-XL) | Race Face Ride 32t - 170mm | Race Face Æffect R 32t - 170mm | Sram X0 Eagle DUB 32t - 170mm | Race Face Next R 32t - 170mm |
| HANDLEBAR | Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 800mm | Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 800mm | One Up Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | One Up Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | One Up Low Rise Carbon - 800mm |
| GRIPS | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| STEM | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 45mm | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 45mm | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 45mm | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 45mm | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail - 45mm |
| SEATPOST | SDG Tellis 130-150mm (SM), E13 Vario 180-210mm (MD-XL) | SDG TELLIS 150mm (SM), Fox Transfer Performance Elite 175mm (MD-LG), E13 Vario 180mm - 210mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) |
| SADDLE | Phoenix WTB Volt Race (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Race (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Team (Medium Width) |
| WHEELS | DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 30mm - 29” | DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 30mm - 29" | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" | Reynolds Blacklabel Trail Pro w/ Industry Nine hub, 32mm - 29" |
| 15x110 F/12x157 R | 15x110 F/12x157 R | 15x110 F/12x157 R | 15x110 F/12x157 R | 15x110 F/12x157 R | |
| WHEEL MATERIAL | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Carbon |
| TIRES | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA |
Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA |
| Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | |
| ROTOR | Galfer Rotor 203mm |
Hayes D-Series 6-bolt - 203mm | Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm | Sram Centerline Centerlock - 200mm | Shimano XTR CenterLock - 203mm |
| Galfer Rotor 203mm | Hayes D-Series 6-bolt - 203mm | Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm | Sram Centerline Centerlock - 200mm | Shimano XTR CenterLock - 203mm | |
| CHAIN | Shimano Deore CN-M6100 12 Speed | Shimano CN-M7100 12-Speed | Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed | Sram X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop 12-Speed | Shimano CN-M9100 12-Speed |
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Delivery
- Free Standard Delivery (3-5 working days) on orders over £20
- Standard delivery (3-5 working days) on orders under £20. - £2.99.
- Express delivery (1-2 working days) - £4.99
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Returns
Returning a product is free and easy using our Returns Portal, which allows you to send your product back to us by dropping off your return items at any one of over 7,400 CollectPlus locations around the UK.
You have 100 days to return your item from when it reaches you.
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About Pivot Cycles
Focusing on performance and the relentless pursuit of innovation, Pivot Cycles’ keen eye for detail is what makes its carbon frames the best in the world.
About Saddleback
Founded by real cycling enthusiasts in 2004, our passion for elite performance runs through everything we do at Saddleback. Our team of dedicated roadies, mountain bikers and triathletes practice what we preach to bring you the finest cycling products and a superior service to match. We're the official UK home of Abbey Bike Tools, Castelli, Chris King, ENVE, HJC, Moots Cycles, Pivot Cycles, PUSH, Sidi, Silca, Sportful, Stages, Troy Lee Designs and Wolf Tooth.
Warranty and Crash Replacement
In addition to our regular 100-day returns policy on unused items, all items purchased from www.saddleback.co.uk are covered by our full two-year warranty against manufacturing defects from date of purchase. We will exchange, refund or repair (at our discretion) items proven to exhibit manufacturing or material faults in line with fair wear and tear.
