The XT/ XTR build-kit retails at € 8,099 and is expected to hit the market on the 10th of August. Our test bike in size L with DT-Swiss alloy wheelset weighs in at 14.9 kg. We recommend upgrading to tires with a more robust casing, especially if you’re planning on using carbon wheels. Pivot’s enduro bruiser rolls out of the factory on Maxxis tires with the weak and puncture-prone EXO + casing. Depending on the country, the new Pivot will be delivered with a wheelset from Newmen, DT-Swiss or Reynolds. Our test bike came with a DT-Swiss XM 1700 wheelset. A small chain guide helps keep the chain in place. While this may look great on the shop floor, it weighs only marginally less than the cheaper XT model and doesn’t bring any real performance advantage on the trail. For the ‘mixed’ XT/XTR drivetrain, Pivot rely almost entirely on Shimano XT components (shifter, cassette and chain) and throw in a XTR rear derailleur for a touch of bling.
2021 FIREBIRD PRO
Our test bike with the Pro XT/XTR spec features powerful Shimano XT four-piston brakes with matching 200 mm IceTech rotors front and rear. which, as a side note, relies on a simpler damping unit in the fork and shock. Given the drive-neutral rear end of the Firebird, however, we don’t see the point in spending extra money for an electronically controlled suspension system.
2021 FIREBIRD UPGRADE
Techy shredders will be able to upgrade to a FOX Live-Valve suspension system. Our bright-orange Firebird comes equipped with a FOX Factory 38 fork with GRIP2 damper and matching X2 air shock, controlling 170/165 mm travel respectively. The spec of our test bike: The Pivot Firebird Pro XT / XTR 2022 However, Pivot have not yet disclosed which wheel setup will be available in which countries. Depending on the country, the wheels are supplied by Newmen, DT-Swiss or Reynolds. All models come equipped with the same tires, which can be combined with either an alloy or carbon wheelset. With the Pro and Team models you also get the option to run a coil shock (FOX DHX2-Factory) or electronic FOX Live Valve suspension system. Moreover, each version can be specced with either SRAM or Shimano components. Pivot offer the new Firebird in three versions: Race, Pro and Team.
The spec variants of the new Pivot Firebird 2022 There is also another mount on the downtube, to mount a second bottle or strap. In all frame sizes, there’s enough room in the front triangle to accommodate a water bottle. On the top tube, there’s an additional mounting point for a tool strap and a spare cable port in case you’re running the FOX Live-Valve system. For a more elegant solution, we recommend wrapping the cables in a foam sleeve to prevent them from rattling against the frame.
2021 FIREBIRD ZIP
In our test, we secured the cables with zip ties, which may look cheap on an eight grand bike but do the job incredibly well. That being said, some of the cables and brake lines run on the outside of the frame in the bottom bracket area, causing a loud and very annoying rattling noise on rough trails. This features a generously-sized and fully-replaceable plastic chainstay protector and internal cable routing with clamps at the cable ports. The new Pivot Firebird will be only available with a carbon frame.
The new Pivot Firebird Pro XT / XTR 2022 in detail According to Pivot, the first bikes will be available from the 10th of August and a second shipment is scheduled for delivery on the 1st of October.
2021 FIREBIRD FULL
Prices range between € 6,599 for the race model and an eye-watering € 14,249 for the flagship model, which comes equipped with a full SRAM XX1 AXS groupset and FOX Live Valve suspension system. If the bright-orange finish is too loud for your taste, the entire Firebird range is also available in a more discreet “Glacial Green Metallic” finish. The bike rolls out of the factory on 29” wheels but can be easily converted to a mixed wheel setup with a few small changes. This generates a whopping 165 mm travel and is combined with a 170 mm fork upfront. To make this possible, the American brand has thoroughly revised the old frame platform, using a DW-suspension link to drive a vertically-mounted shock. With their new Firebird, Pivot claim to have developed the fastest bike for tough enduro stages and rowdy party laps with your mates.
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