True, but my arse is clean n dry 😁

Are you sure?😲 😉

You could pop round and check 😁

Oh go on then I’ll post another pic since this thread has resurfaced 😉

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Silence. With a single pivot design this bike may lack some of the fancy suspension technology of others however one of the things I value most in a bike is silence. When there are no rattles, knocks or clicks it just gives you more confidence to go faster and ride better without worrying if everything is working properly. One of the best sounds in the world is riding with only the sound of tyres on the ground! . . . #starlingcycles #singlepivot #silence #silentbike #starlingswoop #enduromtb #steelisreal #steelmtb #steelisrealmtb #mtb #vtt #terrengsykkel #helvellyn #hopetech #dvo #maxxistyres #burgteccomponents #lakesmtb #mbuk #mtbuk #mountainbiking #mountainbike #cumbria #welcometonature #outdoorsisfree #hikeabike #pinkbike #singletrack #trail #anyexcusetoride

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and me riding my OHs almost identical one

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What should you expect if you come here? Remote singletrack, technical tails, big fjord views, hairy moments and probably a drop or two of the wet stuff. #Cathrovision following me down the hill high above Hardangerfjord here, just 20mins from the house. Ben had a big pole-cam on his helmet if you’re wondering what he’s going on about a ’tail’ for. Must remember to go back and clear that fallen tree when the snow melts! . Video – @ben_cathro . . . #mtb #enduromtb #hardangerfjorden #hardanger #anyexcusetoride #ridenorway #mtbnorge #starlingcycles #steelisreal #pov #santacruzbikes #santacruztallboy #onlywhatsnecessary #norrona #welcometonature #singletrack #trail #rideyourbike #landscapesofnorway #video #sickskills #hopetech #mbuk #vtt #outdoorsisfree #neverstopexploring #getoutandexplore #mountainbiking #ridemoremtb

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CheezybeanZ was it you that passed me and my lad over at Dowies last weekend? Nice to see another Starling in the wild and I’m very jealous of the colour.

That reminds me, I’ve finally got mine

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Built. Now I just need to ride the thing.

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Speeder , hi yes it was . Been over there again today – Dowies is running brill 😀

Thread resurrection

Just wondering if any of you have had your Starling for a decent amount of time.

How’s the bearings going? Just wondering if the single pivot is as fit and forget as an Orange, or does the ‘positive flex’ the bikes are known for has an effect on bearing life

I’ve done roughly 500km on mine and no issues yet, had to nip up the rear shock bolts on the first few rides but otherwise it’s all good.

Good start 👍

Any new additions? Photos and what kind of weights are people getting

Thinking about ordering a short travel twist in the current lockdown offer

I want to check the weight of mine again as its been creeping up with various changes (coil shock, different stem, now 12 speed). In isolation it doesn’t feel too bad, but compared to my other bikes it’s a bit hefty- I’d guess around 35lb ish. Mind you, I only really notice when I need to carry it over a gate or something.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzQ4JMLHPBr/?igshid=w9zvddpp580x

Just got mine last weekend. What a bike! Weighs about 16kg, or about the same as my carbon Nomad V4. Most of what I ride is steep climb followed by steep descent, so not an issue for me.

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