Pivot Firebird (2019) Frame

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The Setup is 11' Pivot Firebird Frame w/ RP23

RockShox Totem Solo air

WTB Dual duty wheels

Geax Datura 2.2 tires

Holzfeller Cranks/Bottem bracket

Boobar/ hussfelt stem 55mm

Hayes Nines 208mm

Sram x7 group w/ shimano xt front(had to be e type)

Blackspire stinger chainguide

This frame really does defy logic, being a winter build project it was ready for spring before a lot of the more burly trails in the area were. So I got to take it on some long hilly rides on atv trails. First thing that stood out immediatly was how well the bike held speed and pedaled, and climbing was no longer a granny gear affair I can push as hard as I want  while seated with no penalty, stand up to get the pace a little quicker and only a little pedal bob is noticable. At this point I was assuming that all these more XCish benifits would make the bike not as enjoyable when the going gets fast. This is not the case so far I'v done all but one of my benchmark sort of practice downhill trails and this bike is just plain faster by a lot. Straight line speed is better and more stable, air time predictable and smooth, and in the corners I cant  seem to get it slide out, it just keeps traction and speed , as long as I keep good form. All in all this is a great bike real fast real fun, Im no pro, but I been riding for a long time and this bike is really taking my all around speed to another level.