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2019 Pivot Firebird 29 8

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dirtworks911
2/3/2019 5:36am
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Pivot
Firebird 29
XL
Frame: Pivot Firebird 29. Misc: XL
Rear Shock
FOX
DPX2 Performance
w/ 2-position remote
Rear Shock: FOX DPX2 Performance. Misc: w/ 2-position remote
Fork
Marzocchi
Bomber Z1 2019
Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z1 2019
Headset
Chris King
Headset: Chris King
Handlebar
Fasst
Flexx Bar
790mm
Handlebar: Fasst Flexx Bar. Misc: 790mm
Stem
Spank
Oozy Trail
50mm
Stem: Spank Oozy Trail. Misc: 50mm
Grips
Chromag
Squarewave XL
Grips: Chromag Squarewave XL
Brakes
Hope
Tech3 V4
Brakes: Hope Tech3 V4
Brake Levers
Hope
Tech3 V4
Brake Levers: Hope Tech3 V4
Shifters
SRAM
XO1 Eagle
Shifters: SRAM XO1 Eagle
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
XO1 Eagle
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO1 Eagle
Cranks
Race Face
SixC Cinch 170mm
Cranks: Race Face SixC Cinch 170mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
Race Face
Oval 30T DM
Chainrings / Sprocket: Race Face Oval 30T DM
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
PF30 Cinch
Bottom Bracket: Race Face PF30 Cinch
Chain
SRAM
XX1 Eagle Black
Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle Black
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XO1 Eagle
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XO1 Eagle
Pedals
Canfield Brothers
Crampon Ultimate
Pedals: Canfield Brothers Crampon Ultimate
Front Rim
Other
We Are One Outlier 29
Front Rim: Other We Are One Outlier 29
Rear Rim
Other
We Are One Outlier 29
Rear Rim: Other We Are One Outlier 29
Hubs
Project 321
Hubs: Project 321
Spokes
Sapim
Race
Spokes: Sapim Race
Front Tire
Other
Vee Rubber
Front Tire: Other Vee Rubber
Rear Tire
Other
Vee Rubber
Rear Tire: Other Vee Rubber
Saddle
Bontrager
Evoke RXL Carbon
Saddle: Bontrager Evoke RXL Carbon
Seatpost
BikeYoke
Revive 185mm
Seatpost: BikeYoke Revive 185mm
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2019
Model Year:
2019
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info
Additional Info:
dirtworks911
2/3/2019 5:36am
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Lance_h
5 years ago
How has your experience with these handlebars been? Very interested to hear.
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HeatproofGenie
5 years ago
Thanks for writing that up. Gives me another good data point and your impressions are similar to what I've read/heard from others and also are in line with what people in the Moto world say about the Flexx bars for offroad moto.

I think I'm going to try a set out. My shop doesn't demo them but I'll put a bug in their ear to see if they want to.

I'm thinking of these from a enduro racing standpoint, they might not make times any quicker but being fresher for the last few stages could certainly translate to some time.
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dirtworks911
5 years ago
Here are my thoughts:

Pro: The elastomers are noticably active in damping the smallest of chatter. Although forks have gotten much better throughout the years, they still have quite a bit amount of static friction. That's why linkage forks are so appealing but as you can tell, are very difficult to get right and even harder to convert the minds of the masses. The new Trust fork is beginning to do that but at $2700, it's definitely not priced for the masses. The Flexx bar certainly doesn't convert your fork into a linkage fork but it does smooth out chatter impressively well. If you cook here's a pretty good analogy: think of the Trust linkage fork as pure vanilla extract and your standard telescopic fork w/ the Flexx bar as imitation vanilla flavoring. Nothing beats using pure vanilla extract in flavor but imitation vanilla gets you close enough and costs less than half the price.

Pro: The Flexx bars are tuneable with different weight of elastomers. In order to adjust the flex on a regular bar you'll need to swap it.

Pro: Arm pump and hand fatigue is reduced quite a bit. Before an hour or two ride on an aggressive trail got my hands feeling it. Now I'll do an hour long aggressive ride and my hands feel as if I never left the trail head parking lot. This is a huge pro if you're still on the mend from any upper body injuries.

Con: The Flexx bar weights twice as much as a standard bar. For those who focus their entire build around weight, this bar isn't for them. But, for those who are okay sacrificing weight for performance and handling this isn't a con at all. Personally, what the Flexx bar offers is well worth 220 extra grams.

Con: The Flexx bars are twice the price the highest end carbon bar. For most, that's a deal breaker and that's rightfully so. Fasst co does offer a 30 day 'buy back' guarantee where if you're not stoked on the bar, you'll get all your money back. So, if you can drop several hundred to try them out, you should. A shop I'm close with demos them as well so you can see if you can find a set to try out that way too.

I haven't been able to do any major drops (10+ feet) on these bars yet but have used them on some pretty gnarly trails and good sized jumps. With time my scepticism of their strength and durability has gone away and all that's left is wondering how they will handle repeated head banging Virgin UT style hucks.

They are pretty sick bars!
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Curtis Gillen
5 years ago
that build looks amazing! I have been on the Flexi Bars since November 2017 when they came out and I agree with your thoughts completely. They definitely cut down on arm pump and hand fatigue, which is especially noticeable when riding the Angel Fire Bike Park.

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