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Starling Spur 11

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jakelecluse
11/27/2024 4:30pm
Dorado Pro w/ NSR Racing Valve Kit
Dorado Pro w/ NSR Racing Valve Kit
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Dorado Pro w/ NSR Racing Valve Kit
Dorado Pro w/ NSR Racing Valve Kit
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Starling
Spur
XXL
Frame: Starling Spur. Misc: XXL
Rear Shock
EXT
Arma V4
250x75
Rear Shock: EXT Arma V4. Misc: 250x75
Fork
Intend
Edge
180mm
Fork: Intend Edge. Misc: 180mm
Headset
Cane Creek
Headset: Cane Creek
Handlebar
Other
Ergotec
50mm/12 backsweep
Handlebar: Other Ergotec. Misc: 50mm/12 backsweep
Stem
Other
Rulezman HCV3
Stem: Other Rulezman HCV3
Grips
Peaty's
Monarch Mushroom
Grips: Peaty's Monarch Mushroom
Brakes
Hayes
Dominion A4
Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4
Brake Levers
Hayes
Brake Levers: Hayes
Shifters
SRAM
X01
Shifters: SRAM X01
Cranks
Other
Effigear
165mm
Cranks: Other Effigear. Misc: 165mm
Chain
SRAM
GX Eagle 12spd
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12spd
Cassette / Rear Cog
Other
30T
Cassette / Rear Cog: Other 30T
Pedals
HT Components
X2
Pedals: HT Components X2
Front Rim
Reserve
30 HD AL
Front Rim: Reserve 30 HD AL
Rear Rim
Reserve
30 HD AL
Rear Rim: Reserve 30 HD AL
Hubs
Onyx
Vesper/MFU SS
Hubs: Onyx Vesper/MFU SS
Spokes
Sapim
Spokes: Sapim
Front Tire
Michelin
Wild Enduro MH
Front Tire: Michelin Wild Enduro MH
Rear Tire
Michelin
Wild Enduro Rear
Rear Tire: Michelin Wild Enduro Rear
Saddle
SQlab
60X ERGOWAVE Active 2.1
Saddle: SQlab 60X ERGOWAVE Active 2.1
Seatpost
OneUp Components
V3
240mm
Seatpost: OneUp Components V3. Misc: 240mm
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Kcnc
Seatpost Clamp: Other Kcnc
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2024
Model Year:
2024
Riding Type
Downhill
Riding Type:
Downhill
Weight
43 lb 6.2 oz (19,680 g)
Weight: 43 lb 6.2 oz (19,680 g)
Additional Info
Additional Info:
jakelecluse
11/27/2024 4:30pm
92 of 17518
11 comments

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MrDuck
1 month ago

Hell yeah! Curious how Effigear compares to a Pinion, but either way a gearbox enduro bike is now a thing I didn't know I needed.

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MrDuck
1 month ago

The Effigear reviews sound pretty good! Would love to demo one. I was definitely worried about having to relearn how to shift with a gearbox, but it took me one lap, and now jumping between my bikes I only see the shortcomings on the derailleur side haha.


I think a lot of people underestimate the beauty of not having to do that odd pedal stroke while chain is moving from one cog to another. It feels natural until you try an instant shift.

I like that the Effigear doesn't need a battery. While the Smart.Shift works great, it feels a little exposed and I may need to remember to charge it once in a few months. Wonder if it'd be possible to modify an XT or Saint shifter and have the "Multi-release" feature work with Effigear, that might be my dream drivetrain.

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jakelecluse
1 month ago

I have found the same. After half a dozen rides on the gearbox shifting feels more natural now to me than the derailleur bikes I have. Dumping gears without pedalling is a great positive. The all mechanical aspect was a big selling point for me. I am over charging AXS batteries and want simplicity less things to potentially end my rides. Apparently the smartshift battery needs charging once per year. That would be the holy grail that adaption  

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MrDuck
1 month ago

If it's any useful, I'm at 80% battery after a month of not too much riding, perhaps 10 days. Also been commuting about a bit on my DH bike because it's too nice to ride haha. First 3 days at the park took it down to 98%. There is a very good chance a full battery charge will have a longer lifespan than my last few derailleurs on a DH bike (while the XT somehow keeps going?) so I might just accept the fact I have a battery now. Until I lose the charger or something, spares may be bit hard to find. 
Does the Effigear use a modified shifter, or is it using original internals? I understand that you need to replace the inner "ratchet" mechanism?

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piggy
1 month ago

I'm just here for the recycled name.  Or did Transition copy Starling?

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