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Starling Swoop Enduro V3 2023 - Steel & 27.5! 19

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GabeShen
4/10/2023 3:42am
Swoop FB 0
Golden hour in the eve at Windhill!
Golden hour in the eve at Windhill!
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Double bottle for longer rides
Double bottle for longer rides
Small Canyon frame bag for tools
Small Canyon frame bag for tools
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Frame 684
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The Build!
The Build!
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Starling
Swoop
V3 frame. Enduro config (160mm front & rear).
Frame: Starling Swoop. Misc: V3 frame. Enduro config (160mm front & rear).
Rear Shock
Öhlins
TTX22m.2 Coil
343lbs spring.
Rear Shock: Öhlins TTX22m.2 Coil. Misc: 343lbs spring.
Fork
Rock Shox
Zeb Ultimate 2.1
4 volume spacers.
Fork: Rock Shox Zeb Ultimate 2.1. Misc: 4 volume spacers.
Headset
Hope Technology
Pick’n’Mix Headsets
Silver.
Headset: Hope Technology Pick’n’Mix Headsets. Misc: Silver.
Handlebar
OneUp Components
Carbon Handlebar
35mm rise. Black. With Muc-Off Stealth tubeless repair kit in Silver.
Handlebar: OneUp Components Carbon Handlebar. Misc: 35mm rise. Black. With Muc-Off Stealth tubeless repair kit in Silver.
Stem
Hope Technology
Gravity stem
35 x 35mm. Silver.
Stem: Hope Technology Gravity stem. Misc: 35 x 35mm. Silver.
Grips
PNW Components
Loam Grips
Gum.
Grips: PNW Components Loam Grips. Misc: Gum.
Brakes
Hope Technology
Tech 4 V4
200mm Hope Floating rotors front & rear. Silver.
Brakes: Hope Technology Tech 4 V4. Misc: 200mm Hope Floating rotors front & rear. Silver.
Brake Levers
Hope Technology
Tech 4 V4
Silver & Black.
Brake Levers: Hope Technology Tech 4 V4. Misc: Silver & Black.
Shifters
Shimano
Deore XT M8100
I-Spec EV.
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M8100. Misc: I-Spec EV.
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
Deore M6100
Hope jockey wheels. Silver.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100. Misc: Hope jockey wheels. Silver.
Chainguide
Other
Funn chainguide
Chainguide: Other Funn chainguide
Cranks
Hope Technology
Evo Crankset
165mm length. Silver.
Cranks: Hope Technology Evo Crankset. Misc: 165mm length. Silver.
Chainrings / Sprocket
Hope Technology
Spiderless Chainring
32T. Silver.
Chainrings / Sprocket: Hope Technology Spiderless Chainring. Misc: 32T. Silver.
Bottom Bracket
Hope Technology
30mm Threaded
Silver.
Bottom Bracket: Hope Technology 30mm Threaded. Misc: Silver.
Chain
Shimano
Deore CN-M6100 12-Speed
Chain: Shimano Deore CN-M6100 12-Speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
Deore CS-M6100
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano Deore CS-M6100
Pedals
Hope Technology
F22
Black.
Pedals: Hope Technology F22. Misc: Black.
Front Rim
DT Swiss
XM481
Peaty's Mk2 44mm valves. Silver.
Front Rim: DT Swiss XM481. Misc: Peaty's Mk2 44mm valves. Silver.
Rear Rim
DT Swiss
XM481
Peaty's Mk2 44mm valves. Silver.
Rear Rim: DT Swiss XM481. Misc: Peaty's Mk2 44mm valves. Silver.
Hubs
Hope Technology
Pro 4 Boost
Silver.
Hubs: Hope Technology Pro 4 Boost. Misc: Silver.
Spokes
Sapim
CX-Ray Bladed
Silver.
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray Bladed. Misc: Silver.
Front Tire
Michelin
Wild Enduro Front 2.4
Rimpact Pro insert.
Front Tire: Michelin Wild Enduro Front 2.4. Misc: Rimpact Pro insert.
Rear Tire
Michelin
Wild Enduro Rear 2.4
Rimpact Pro insert.
Rear Tire: Michelin Wild Enduro Rear 2.4. Misc: Rimpact Pro insert.
Saddle
Chromag
Trailmaster LTD
Leather!
Saddle: Chromag Trailmaster LTD. Misc: Leather!
Seatpost
BikeYoke
Divine 160
Seatpost: BikeYoke Divine 160
Seatpost Clamp
Hope Technology
Seat Clamp
Silver.
Seatpost Clamp: Hope Technology Seat Clamp. Misc: Silver.
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2023
Model Year:
2023
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
38 lb 9.3 oz (17,500 g)
Weight: 38 lb 9.3 oz (17,500 g)
Additional Info

Starling Cycles Swoop V3 frame, steel frame builders from Bristol UK. Joey from Strongheart Wheelworks from Bristol with the wheel build! Steel and 27.5 wheels, it must ride badly! This thing finds an awesome balance of tracking the ground so well and loving to jump high! Realistic weight with full water bottle, pump, multi-tool, chain-tool, tubeless repair kit, etc...

Additional Info:

Starling Cycles Swoop V3 frame, steel frame builders from Bristol UK. Joey from Strongheart Wheelworks from Bristol with the wheel build! Steel and 27.5 wheels, it must ride badly! This thing finds an awesome balance of tracking the ground so well and loving to jump high! Realistic weight with full water bottle, pump, multi-tool, chain-tool, tubeless repair kit, etc...
GabeShen
4/10/2023 3:42am
1963 of 17676
19 comments

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monarchmason
2 months ago

Hey what size is your frame? Also how strong would you say the paint is? Ive always been keen to the idea of stripping the paint and doing a custom job if the paint was not of excellent quality. 

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GabeShen
2 months ago

Hi, mine is a medium and I'm 5ft7/8. The paint is decent overall, it looks really good but the lacquer is not most durable ever. It has rubbed where the cables contact the frame (I would recommend clear tape with hindsight), I'll probably get Starling to respray in 3 or 4 years from now as I think it was cheapish. A custom job would be cool for some other colours too though. On a owners ride, Starling said they've experimented with more 'raw' finishes on non-stainless steel frames, not sure if they officially offer this, but could be worth asking them.

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Takaya94
9 months ago

Hey man, I’m currently looking at the Swoop as I’m thinking about going back to 27.5

hows it been riding for you over the past year? Any gripes?

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GabeShen
6 months ago

Hi man, sorry haven't been on vital in a long time. Have loved the bike, been on two dh French alps trips and multiple bike park days and it's a machine. With hindsight I would've clear taped some of the areas where the cable rubs on the frame but I have done that now. Best thing to do if you want to test one is email Starling and you can demo one, they gave me a swoop for around 5 days to test and it convinced me to save up and build one up! They are very cool relaxed guys, I have heard they are doing the swoops (27.5) in batch production now so only available at certain times of year (just because they aren't the most in-demand type of bike these days). Would recommend!

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