North meets South, Bristol meets Barnoldswick, Starling meets Hope.
The super limited Starling Cycles Hope Edition brings together the best of Bristol, Lancashire and beyond to create a British-born superbike, dripping in homegrown gear.
Available for the V3 Murmur, Twist and Swoop, this limited edition build is a powerhouse of British and European componentry, bringing together Hope, Ohlins, Michelin and BikeYoke. Our dream build includes a full Hope build kit, including those awesome Tech E4 brakes, Evo crankset, Gravity stem, Carbon bar, Fortus 30 SC wheels and more. Suspension is pure Swedish Gold, with an Ohlins RFX36 air fork and TTX coil shock.
The build is topped off with a Shimano SLX groupset, BikeYoke Divine dropper, Funn saddle and Michelin Wild AM2 tyres.
Now shipping in just 8 weeks for size Medium, Large and Extra Large frames (usual lead time 16 weeks).
V3 brings a whole heap of subtle but significant updates to the Swoop, Twist and Murmur frame designs. We’ve combined ‘Enduro’ and ‘Trail’ models with a simple solution to combine both options into one frame, using an adjustable shock mount. The seat angle has been steepened for a better pedaling position and we’ve raised the BB a touch to add manoeuvrability.
We also now have an aluminium insert in the seat tube to stop seized posts, a stronger anti-flare headtube, a better-looking asymmetrical headtube gusset and we’ve moved the main pivot to the swing arm for a wider interface. Last but not least, we have a new cast main pivot part, which is neater and stronger than ever.
From December ’23 all frames will be supplied with SRAM’s UDH derailleur hanger standard.
Starling Cycles are made by real flesh-and-blood humans. The perfect blend of precision and passion.
Our frames are hand-crafted with quality, lightweight steel for an unmistakable feel and undeniable speed.
Our single-pivot suspension design eliminates complexity. A blast to ride and a breeze to maintain.
Trail Mode
In Trail mode our frames are set up to go anywhere and ride anything. From your favourite tech trail, to a local enduro race to those epics in the hills, they’ll fly through it all.
That unmistakable ‘feeling’ of steel, short(ish) travel and perfect geometry make for a hell of a bike. It’ll haul ass through rough, nasty terrain but remains lively, responsive and easy to rip back up for another run (and another, and another).
Switch Trail to Enduro mode: Murmur, Twist and Swoop frames are now built to fit 210mm and 230mm shocks using an adjustable shock mount, allowing Trail and Enduro modes on a single frame. No need to change your frame to go up or down travel, simply swap your shock position and switch fork/shock to suit.
For individual model geometry, please refer to Murmur, Swoop and Twist pages.
Enduro Mode
In Enduro mode our frames are the racer’s choice. Built to go flat out between the tape or in the mountains.
They’re built for raw speed, bags of confidence and full control. The perfect choice for privateer racers, bike-park lappers or big-mountain senders. If speed is your goal, an Enduro setup is your tool to achieve it.
Switch Enduro to Trail mode: Murmur, Twist and Swoop frames are now built to fit 210mm and 230mm shocks using an adjustable shock mount, allowing Trail and Enduro modes on a single frame. No need to change your frame to go up or down travel, simply swap your shock position and switch fork/shock to suit.
For individual model geometry, please refer to Murmur, Swoop and Twist pages.
| Rear Axle | 148x12mm Boost |
| Max Tyre | Trail: 29 x 2.6″ Enduro: 29×2.4″ |
| Brake Mount | IS |
| Max Disc | 200mm |
| Front Shock Hardware | 30x8mm |
| Rear Shock Hardware | 35x8mm |
| Main Pivot Bearings | 6902 2RS |
| Bash Mount | Optional ISCG05 |
| Derailleur Hanger | Replaceable SRAM UDH |
Starling Cycles customisation isn’t just about function, we can also create the best-looking bike on your trails.
Our Limited Edition Hope build comes with FREE premium paint upgrades and your choice of Hope component colours to create a real head-turner.
Your dream build needn’t be a nightmare. We can supply your frame with or without a shock and with build-kits to help you complete your masterpiece.
We’ve hand-picked some of the very best brands in the business, brands that we’ve personally ridden and rated. This includes Funn, Hope, Öhlins, RockShox, Middleburn, Magura, BikeYoke build components available.
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We exist to create the perfect bike for you and your trails. Beautifully simple, brutally fast.
For those that need something a little extra, we offer full custom reach, seat tube length, head tube length, head angle and fork length. We can also customise travel to create short, mid or long travel setups.
