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Pivot Firebird 29" 12

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Bouba
9/23/2018 10:47pm
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Pivot
Firebird 29
L
Frame: Pivot Firebird 29. Misc: L
Rear Shock
Cane Creek
Double Barrel Coil CS
Rear Shock: Cane Creek Double Barrel Coil CS
Fork
Fox Racing Shox
Float 36 Factory FIT GRIP2
2019
Fork: Fox Racing Shox Float 36 Factory FIT GRIP2. Misc: 2019
Headset
Cane Creek
Series 40
Headset: Cane Creek Series 40
Handlebar
Other
Pivot Cycles
810
Handlebar: Other Pivot Cycles. Misc: 810
Stem
Other
Pivot
Stem: Other Pivot
Grips
ODI
Grips: ODI
Brakes
Shimano
Saints
Brakes: Shimano Saints
Brake Levers
Shimano
Saints
Brake Levers: Shimano Saints
Shifters
Shimano
SLX
Shifters: Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
SLX
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Chainguide
Other
Pivot
Chainguide: Other Pivot
Cranks
Other
Praxis Works
Girder carbon
Cranks: Other Praxis Works. Misc: Girder carbon
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Praxis Works
30T
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other Praxis Works. Misc: 30T
Bottom Bracket
Other
Praxis Works
Bottom Bracket: Other Praxis Works
Chain
SRAM
X01
Chain: SRAM X01
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XT M8000 11-46
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XT M8000 11-46
Pedals
VP Components
Pedals: VP Components
Front Rim
Other
Knight industry
Enduro 2018
Front Rim: Other Knight industry. Misc: Enduro 2018
Rear Rim
Other
knight industry
Enduro 2018
Rear Rim: Other knight industry. Misc: Enduro 2018
Hubs
DT Swiss
Hubs: DT Swiss
Spokes
Sapim
Spokes: Sapim
Front Tire
WTB
Vigilante TCS hight grip
2.5
Front Tire: WTB Vigilante TCS hight grip. Misc: 2.5
Rear Tire
WTB
Judge TCS hight grip
2.4
Rear Tire: WTB Judge TCS hight grip. Misc: 2.4
Saddle
WTB
Saddle: WTB
Seatpost
BikeYoke
150mm
Seatpost: BikeYoke 150mm
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Pivot Cycles
Seatpost Clamp: Other Pivot Cycles
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2019
Model Year:
2019
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info
Additional Info:
Bouba
9/23/2018 10:47pm
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12 comments

View replies to: Pivot Firebird 29"

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Krispy
6 years ago
Here is what Pivot has to say about it,

Although the Firebird 29 features a rising rate design that functions with coil-over shocks, the clevis design adds additional leverage to the shock shaft and internal piston bushing that can result in premature wear of the shock or in the case of some shock brands, a total failure of the shock shaft so we do not recommend running a coil-over. For maximum performance and durability, we recommend staying with the Pivot spec’d FOX Float X2 shock (or DPX2 on our race builds). The FOX Float X2 air shock, Rock Shox Super Delux or Vivid Air and most any other DH based air shock design features a tunable spring curve for better overall performance with the Firebird 29’s linkage design. The Pivot Factory Racing DH World Cup team has the option of running either the FOX X2 air or coil and each member of the Pivot Factory Racing team has found the air shock to offer better performance and control and ultimately faster times on the race course. If you absolutely insist on running a coil-over shock on your Firebird 29, then either run the FOX X2 and be prepared to service the shock at short intervals to prevent failure and potential damage to the frame or the PUSH industries ElevenSIX shock which features an oversize shock shaft and bushing, as well as a captured spring at both ends of the shock. If you choose to run this shock, it is the user’s responsibility to follow the tune guidelines that PUSH provides and also service the shock at much shorter intervals. Any frame damage occurring due to shock failure from using any shock other than the Pivot supplied FOX Float X2 or DPX2 will not be covered under warranty.
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Krispy
6 years ago
The clevis is really short on this bike.
There are also other coil shocks with larger shafts like DVO and Rock Shox that would probably work. Of all the shocks out there the Cane Creek pictured is probably my last choice as far as the shaft and seal head bushing goes. The Double Barrel does have great damping and a cushy bottom out bumper though.
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bman33
6 years ago
Any issues with the seals on the coil shock? I have a Mach 5.5 and a Phoenix DH bike. I would like to try a Fox DHX2 on it but Pivot seems against coils on their DW Links
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bman33
6 years ago
Des problèmes avec les joints sur le choc de la bobine? J'ai un Mach 5.5 et un vélo Phoenix DH. Je voudrais essayer un Fox DHX2 mais Pivot semble contre les bobines sur leurs DW Links
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Nico - X Free Ch'Ti
6 years ago
Bouba, vire moi le sticker orange sur l'étoile du disque stp hahaha

Au passage ton dérailleur c'est plus un XT qu'un SLX non ?

Sinon on va quand dans les ardennes rouler avec ta bicyclette ?
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Bouba
6 years ago
Ça fait plaisir à lire. Je me demandais qui verrai ces deux points. J'ai eu pour la fourche mais rien pour le reste. Merci Nico :-)

Ps: pour les Ardennes il va falloir que je me fasse une santé. Un grand avec des cheveux me disait que tu étais bien. Affûté ;-)

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