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fartymarty

Posted: Jan 16, 2023 at 4:12

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Bitelio wrote:

Hi there. Considering a Swoop frame as "Treat Yo-self 2023".
Is anybody using air shock, or is it defo much better a coil shock?
The website says 16 weeks for completion, does this adjust to reality?
Cheers!

For me coil suits my "wheels on the ground" riding style. I've got an air as well but don't use it as the Ohlins is so much better.

You could probably argue that coils suit the personality of Starlings (at least the Murmur) better as they're more about natural techy terrain than flow trails due to the flex. A coil shock helps gives even more grip.

If I was after a poppy / jibby bike or a bike for flow trails I don't think I would have bought a Starling - it would be carbon with air both ends.

Bitelio

Posted: Jan 16, 2023 at 6:22	Quote
Thanks for that. I should have Googled it before: https://www.starlingcycles.com/why-single-pivot-steel-and-coil-is-the-best-setup/

lookseasyfromhere

Posted: Jan 23, 2023 at 17:01	Quote
After a year and a half of drought followed by a month of historic rainfall that shut down everything within a days drive I finally got my British gal out in her native conditions.

fartymarty

Posted: Mar 13, 2023 at 2:52	Quote
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnZiJWM8dX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Starling owners and friends ride - 14th May Peaslake, Surrey.

sterlingmagnum

Posted: Mar 14, 2023 at 17:49	Quote
Sassy spring rebuild

whattheheel

Posted: Mar 14, 2023 at 18:48	Quote
Me likely!!

fartymarty

Posted: Mar 14, 2023 at 22:36	Quote
So much tan, so nice.

fartymarty

Posted: Mar 14, 2023 at 22:45	Quote
/ Snap - must be that rebuild time if the year

trailhound2

Posted: 2 days ago	Quote
A new Twist is born

fartymarty

Posted: 2 days ago	Quote
Please do tell once you get it dirty.

trailhound2

Posted: 2 days ago

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It's already been dirty

Went out yesterday and got caught in a thunderstorm. Steel doesn't conduct electricity right? ;-) The ground was very soft so not ideal but first observations were, love the geometry, especially the steep seat tube for pedalling, the Vigi high grip rolls a bit slow (compared to a DHF), it has a nice calm and super solid ride feel. Can't wait to get out on a dry trail.

Andy

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