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For sale is a 2010 Pivot Firebird in a Medium / 18" frame. The bike has never seen dirt. It has sat on our show floor and test ridden a handful of times in the parking lot. It has few cosmetic blemishes from being moved around the shop for the last 3 years. The labels on the rims/wheels are scratched from the hooks on the bike racks, the seatpost labeling blurring and light scratching from clamping the post and multiple points, wear from installation of test ride pedals on the cranks, and a very small tear in the bottom of the seat. With 167mm (6.6") of rear wheel travel, the Pivot Firebird is a formidable descender, but what's surprising is how it feels equally capable when the trail turns back up the hill. This is the trail machine for all occasions.The DW-link rear suspension makes it all possible by combining anti-squat geometry with a custom valved rear shock. What you get is a bike that's fun to ride in most any terrain because the suspension can do what it's supposed to do -- let the wheel follow the ground. As the greatest percentage of the vehicle's (rider plus bike) mass, we exact profound effects on the suspension as we pedal or shift our weight around on the bike through a variety of trail conditions. The DW-link rear suspension actively works to counteract this effect. This is why Pivot is able to get such a lightly damped tune on the 8.5 x 2.5" RP23 rear shock from Fox. With the DW-link controlling unwanted suspension squat, the lightly damped shock can respond to the trail surface with ultra-sensitivity. The anti-squat is the real reason why it pedals so well without unwanted motion in the rear-end, but the light damping it affords gives the wheels the freedom to track the surface of the trail. Low- or high-speed bumps are no problem for the Firebird. This way you'll have comfort, traction, and control in any situation. Pivot builds the Firebird frame out of hydroformed 6000 series aluminum to provide a stiff, stable platform for the suspension to do its work. They also make use of 3D hollow forged aluminum for select pieces of the frame, carbon upper rocker arm, and a shot peened anodizing to toughen up the finish. Both processes align the grain structure and strengthen the material for its intended purpose. This makes the Firebird frame strong enough to endure serious downhills, yet it's light enough to build an all-out trail shredding weapon capable of assaults on your local marathon XC races. The 67* head angle tailors the Firebird to be stable without being too slow. It uses a standard 73mm English-threaded bottom bracket shell, and the ISCG05 tabs allow for mounting up a single or double chainguide, the full 1.5 headtube opens the door for angle changing headsets or a tapered fork, and the 30.9 seatpost and cable routing lets you run virtually any dropper post. "If you need to choose one bike for all your riding needs, this could be it. Light and efficient enough for long pedaling rides, tough enough for burly descents." -PinkBike "This bike simply disappears beneath you, earning your complete and unwavering trust because it is so damn predictable, not to mention unflappable." -DirtMag Rated 5/5 on MTBR Parts Spec: Frame: 2010 Pivot Firebird Med Rootbeer Fork: Fox 36 Float RC2 160mm Shock: Fox RP23 custom tuned Headset: FSA Gravity L Stem: Syncros 75mm Handlebar: Syncros 710mm Brakes: Hayes Stroker Trail Rotors: F-180mm R-160mm Shifters: Shimano XT 9sp Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 9sp Front Der: Shimano SLX Cassette: Shimano SLX 11-34 Chain: Shimano SLX Crankset: Shimano SLX with BB F Hub: DT Swiss 370 20mm Blk R Hub: DT Swiss 370 135x10 QR Blk Rims: DT Swiss E530 Blk Spokes: DT Swiss Champion Blk Seatpost: Syncros Forged Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.3 DTC Grips: WTB MotoTec Lock-On Seat: WTB Pure V Weight: 32.07lbs *Pedals not included Will Ship to the lower 48, buyer pays shipping at $95, and bike will be professionally packaged and shipped UPS or FedEx.