2021 Pivot Firebird
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The 2021 Pivot Firebird is a new version of the popular trail bike. This new model features a carbon frame, improved standover, and a lower center of gravity. It comes with a wide range of features, including Fox Live Valve integration and a progressive leverage-rate curve that is optimized for high-volume air shocks. This is an excellent bike for a variety of riders and is available in 9 versions.
Highlights:
- Adjustable geometry with a flip chip upper link mount.
- Compatible with both 29” and 27.5” wheel sizes without compromise thanks to the adjustable geometry for 29” 27.5” or MX wheel setups.
- Fits tires up to 29x2.6” or 27.5x2.8” wide.
- 12 x 157mm Super Boost Plus rear spacing adds stiffness and control.
- Can be spec'd with either SRAM or Shimano components
- Pivot's customer service has an excellent reputation for responsiveness over other brands.
Negatives
- No entry level build to lower the cost.
Key Specs
| Specs | Firebird Race XT | Firebird Pro XT/XTR - Air | Firebird Pro XT/XTR - Coil | Firebird Pro X01 - Air | Firebird Pro X01 - Coil | Firebird Team XTR - Air | Firebird Team XTR - Coil | Firebird Team XX1 AXS - Air | Firebird Team XX1 AXS - Coil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | 6099 | 7299 | 7499 | 8199 | 8399 | 9599 | 9799 | 11399 | 11599 |
| Rear Travel (mm) | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Front Travel (mm) | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Wheel Size (in) | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Max Tire Width (in) | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 | 29x2.6, 27.5x2.8 |
| Component Group | XT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Frame Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight (kgs) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Components
| Component | Firebird Race XT | Firebird Pro XT/XTR - Air | Firebird Pro XT/XTR - Coil | Firebird Pro X01 - Air | Firebird Pro X01 - Coil | Firebird Team XTR - Air | Firebird Team XTR - Coil | Firebird Team XX1 AXS - Air | Firebird Team XX1 AXS - Coil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Shock | Fox Performance Elite Float X | Fox Factory Float X2 | Fox Factory DHX2 | Fox Factory Float X2 | Fox Factory DHX2 | Fox Factory Float X2 | Fox Factory DHX2 | Fox Factory Float X2 | Fox Factory DHX2 |
| Fork | Fox Performance 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm | Fox Factory 38 29", 44mm offset, GRIP2 - 170mm |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA; R: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4" WT, TR, 3C, EXO+, MAXXTERRA |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 w/ DT Swiss 370 hub, 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R | DT Swiss XM1700 w/ DT Swiss 350 hub & 36t Star Ratchet 30mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R | Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R | Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R | Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R | Reynolds Blacklabel Enduro Wide Trail w/ Industry Nine hub, 34mm - 29" 15x110 F/12x157 R |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston | Sram Code RSC 4-piston | Sram Code RSC 4-piston | Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston | Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston | Sram Code RSC 4-piston | Sram Code RSC 4-piston |
| Rotors | F: Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 203mm; R: Shimano SLX 6-bolt - 203mm | F: Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm; R: Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm | F: Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm; R: Shimano XT CenterLock - 203mm | F: Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm; R: Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm | F: Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm; R: Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm | F: Shimano XTR CenterLock - 203mm; R: Shimano XTR CenterLock - 203mm | F: Shimano XTR CenterLock - 203mm; R: Shimano XTR CenterLock - 203mm | F: Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm; R: Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm | F: Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm; R: Sram Centerline CenterLock - 200mm |
| Stem | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail | Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge | Pivot Precision Sealed Cartridge |
| Handlebars | Phoenix Race Low Rise Aluminum - 800mm | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm | Phoenix Team Low Rise Carbon - 800mm |
| Shift Levers | Shimano SLX M7100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed | Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed | Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed | Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed | Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed | Shimano XTR M9100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed | Shimano XTR M9100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed | Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed | Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Saddle | Phoenix WTB Volt Race (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Pro (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Team (Medium Width) | Phoenix WTB Volt Team (Medium Width) |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Performance Elite 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL) | Rock Shox Reverb AXS 125mm (SM), 170mm (MD-XL) | Rock Shox Reverb AXS 125mm (SM), 170mm (MD-XL) |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 10-51t | Shimano XT M8100 10-51t | Shimano XT M8100 10-51t | Sram XG-1275 10-52t | Sram XG-1275 10-52t | Shimano XTR M9100 10-51t | Shimano XTR M9100 10-51t | Sram XG-1299 10-52t | Sram XG-1299 10-52t |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M7100 12-Speed | Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed | Shimano CN-M8100 12-Speed | Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed | Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed | Shimano CN-M9100 12-Speed | Shimano CN-M9100 12-Speed | Sram XX1 Eagle 12-Speed | Sram XX1 Eagle 12-Speed |
| Crankset | Race Face Ride 32t | Race Face Æffect R 32t | Race Face Æffect R 32t | Sram X01 Eagle DUB 32t | Sram X01 Eagle DUB 32t | Race Face Next R 32t | Race Face Next R 32t | Sram XX1 Eagle DUB SL 32t | Sram XX1 Eagle DUB SL 32t |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS 12-Speed | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed | Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed | Sram X01 Eagle 12-Speed | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed | Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed | Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed |
Geometry
| Geometry | Firebird Race XT | Firebird Pro XT/XTR - Air | Firebird Pro XT/XTR - Coil | Firebird Pro X01 - Air | Firebird Pro X01 - Coil | Firebird Team XTR - Air | Firebird Team XTR - Coil | Firebird Team XX1 AXS - Air | Firebird Team XX1 AXS - Coil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | MD | MD | MD | MD | MD | MD | MD | MD | MD |
| Handlebar Width (mm) | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Reach (mm) | 468 | 468 | 468 | 468 | 468 | 468 | 468 | 468 | 468 |
| Top Tube Length (mm) | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 | 624 |
| Stack (mm) | 627 | 627 | 627 | 627 | 627 | 627 | 627 | 627 | 627 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| BB Drop (mm) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| BB Height (mm) | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Head Tube Angle - High (degrees) | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle - High (degrees) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| Bike Standover Height (mm) | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 | 672 |
| Fork Rake Offset (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
