Looks awesome.
Love the music too!
Plus a tick for having a dog
Yeah, looks pretty good!
wouldn’t mind trying one out.
It's certainly caught my eye. Would love to see more about the kinematics.
UDH so will work with T-type transmission. 34.9 seat tube and 200mm disc mounts.
Looks a lot like a modern version of my old Turner 6 Pack.
That's the only bike that would take me away from Bird
That looks lovely,
Wonder if the raw colour option will have raw stays this time like the one above, a silver rocker option like the one on the Slacker frame would be nice and look way better imho, the current raw option looks like the back end was warranty replaced and they only had them available in black.
The Edit V1 was a bunch of fun, so anything they’ve done to improve on it is only going to make it better. When the enduro gives up the ghost I’ll be getting another .
That’s the only bike that would take me away from Bird
My Aeris 9 is pretty similar to this in mullet mode.
It has more adaptability to take full 29 and switch from 160mm to 180mm rear travel - but this frame might slightly edge it if I only wanted mullet. Sometimes less is more.
Wonder if they're from the same factory.
Wonder if they’re from the same factory.
Not unless Airdrop changed factory.
Good point about the stays, I never noticed. I never did like the mistmatched raw/black colour scheme. This is much better.
Could even send it to Steve the Anodiser and get a wicked rainbow fade on it.
I really like it but maybe not enough to be crushed by the knowledge of how much my current frame is worth on the used market.
My Aeris 9 is pretty similar to this in mullet mode.
Bit of a hijack, but what have you done to mullet the 9? The Bird website kinda mentions it but no specifics. I assume you've not just shoved in a rear wheel and cracked on?
The aeris 9 is so close to what I want, but not quite enough to go for it.
Can run a 160mm fork or a longer dual crown, yes please.
Can run as long as possible dropper, yes.
Can run a water bottle, yes.
External cable routing, yes.
Aluminium, yes.
Mullet day to day, no. My reckoning would put it with a 160mm fork with a touch over 63* ha, about 330mm bb height and a probably 76* seat angle.
Wheres this airdrop ticks all the boxes for me, for an adaptable enduro/uplift bike that will be fun.
There is a mullet linkage in test which gives you the full 'experience' with mixed wheels...
Interesting that Airdrop at sticking to 27.5" across most bikes when Bird are dropping it.
Anyway, looks great! Really like this.
There is a mullet linkage in test which gives you the full ‘experience’ with mixed wheels…
Yeah but have you tried it on any big drops?
Interesting that Airdrop at sticking to 27.5″ across most bikes when Bird are dropping it.
It's not a bad idea actually. If you absolutely must have 27.5 they'll be the only place you can buy from. They'll corner the market for Instagram berm slashers.
Just read on Pinkbike that the raw frames will be all one colour and it won't be actually raw it'll be brushed and clear powder coated. Sounds good to me. My last truly raw frame looked dull and dirty at all times.
Onzadog
It’s certainly caught my eye.
Yeah, it's very clean and simple
Wonder if the raw colour option will have raw stays this time like the one above
cross your fingers they do a limited edition like my 5th anniversary one
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There is a mullet linkage in test which gives you the full ‘experience’ with mixed wheels…
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tested on the new Glentress red I see
I really like the look of it - very tempted.
Interesting that Airdrop at sticking to 27.5″ across most bikes when Bird are dropping it.
“We only do smaller wheels” was their USP
I like 275 wheels. I enjoyed 29 wheels when my goal was to go as fast as possible, but now my aim is to mess around more on the trails.
FFS. Bastards.
FFS, a very desirable bike, but I didn't know it was that much of a must have.
Bit of a hijack, but what have you done to mullet the 9? The Bird website kinda mentions it but no specifics. I assume you’ve not just shoved in a rear wheel and cracked on?
Well, Bird's advice was to stick a 27.5 rear wheel in and crack on. In the short/high flip chip setting.
It works very well though. I was riding them back-to-back in Pila & Verbier last month and found there's a real and useful difference on different kinds of trails.
Looks like Ben's suggesting they are doing a mullet link after all now though? It was previously abandoned I thought.
I would like to try the mullet with the 445mm chainstay setting, but I won't bother buying another linkage to do so.
Looks like Ben’s suggesting they are doing a mullet link after all now though? It was previously abandoned I thought.
Its the same linkage as we originally designed, it causes 'workstand' problems for cable routing which we don't think will be a problem in real use, but we're giving it an extended test to be sure. Unfortunately you cant really replicate a years worth of riding in crap conditions without crap conditions + 1 year. So its taking a while!
Sucks for Airdrop; getting robbed is a PITA but comes with the territory now I guess 🙁
Ah gutted for them its got pinched!!! I was liking this as my first foray into a fs bike for many years if my lottery win comes up as wife said no Booo
Thieving shitheads. That's why my last 2 vans have had ground anchors inside them. They're not secure at all so I chained them up every time.
Its the same linkage as we originally designed, it causes ‘workstand’ problems for cable routing which we don’t think will be a problem in real use, but we’re giving it an extended test to be sure.
Ah right, cheers.
I suspect the flip chip method may be more usable for lazy riders like me, as you can do it in the car park, between runs on uplift etc.
When I got the bike, I thought the different linkages for rear travel would be handy for me, but the mullet option has been far more useful in the real world. I just rode it at 160mm rear for my entire Alps trip.
Will try to end the hijack now, but some good info there thanks. I think mulleting as-is will be lower (and slacker) than I'm aiming for, the 29er geometry is pretty much bang on. Will keep an eye out for where the mullet link lands, although I think I might just have to get used to the occasional tyre stripe on my bum
Hopefully they're dumb smack heads and will get rumbled soon, if they're smart and follow Airdrop's social it's probably already stripped for parts and the front triangle is binned, either way they want their hands chopping off, shame Airdrop didn't airtag it, sadly quite necessary these days, slapped wrist justice system offers SFA deterrent for these scumbags.
Think it looks very nice and clean. Always liked the look of them but prefer a 29r, so this piques my interest
bit of a bump....
Has anyone got the new Edit MX?
Pics? Ride reports? Tell me!! 🙂
No but in the 5 month lifespan of this thread I still haven't cleared the garage out to see if I can raise enough money for an Edit MX frame and fork.
Where does the time go?
S3 and S2. Being 5'10" I'm on the cusp as always. Supposed to be an advantage of being average height but it feels more like a curse.
I'm looking for a long ride around the Peak bike so think the S3 will be better due to the longer effective top tube.
I know I'd need an S4. It's bang in between my 2 current bikes and I don't want to go any shorter. I'm 6'2".
I really want the frame with the Ohlins coil. It's only the price of the matching fork that puts me off. You can't find an RXF38 half price anywhere like you can with a Zeb. I'd settle for 20% off!
I'm also wondering if I'd be better off with a Madonna V3 which is probably the better all rounder and a nicer place to sit and pedal. I like the longer chainstays, steeper SA and the ability to run a big rear wheel.
I'm waiting on the yellow shock. Airdrop had some supply/delivery problems but they were superb with sorting stuff out and keeping in contact. A really pleasant and personal service.
@onzadog - I think I will be in the same boat, although I am 5’ 9, but my previous bike had a 480mm reach and my current a 472mm. But know something with a touch less might be easier to ride/throw about.
its a shame I am so far from Sheffield!!
@sharkattack - I dragged this thread back up, as I want a Madonna, but wonder if its £1200-ish better than an airdrop (frame and shock price wise).
@eulach - looks good. What size?
I've also looked at the RAAW but have the same question, is it actually better enough to justify the extra?
I'm thinking of the Ohlins shock but as I picked up a Fox 38 Factory at the right price during the CRC fire sale, I shall be fitting that.
I can only see £500 difference frame price for both framesets with the Ohlins coil.
I don't really need a Madonna as I'm keeping my 'trail' bike for big days out. I'd be quite happy with an Edit for bike parks and uplifts and general arsing around on.
As an only bike for doing everything I'd choose the Madonna no questions asked.
You're right, not as much difference as I thought. You can get a longer dropper in an Airdrop though.
Eulach have you had it on the scales yet.
Madonna is about £2400 (with an ohlins air shock), then factor in 20% import etc, plus postage, plus whatever fee the courier puts on and you are knocking on the door of £3000 delivered.
Unless i have that totally wrong, which if so, someone correct me and i will place my order today!!
