The Starling Cycles MegaMurmur
The Murmur, made MEGA.
The Starling Cycles MegaMurmur combines 29″ wheels with 165mm rear travel, 170mm front travel and our award-winning steel frameset.
Building on the success of the Murmur, we’ve boosted those numbers up a notch for bigger terrain and harder charging.
Longer travel and with a longer swing arm than the classic Murmur, the MegaMurmur is for race tracks, big mountains, bike parks, downhill tracks, the Enduro World Cup, and seasons in the mountains. It’s also for taller riders that will benefit from a longer swingarm, creating a more balanced and better-fitting bike.
The MegaMurmur is fully UK-made with both the front triangle and swing-arm manufactured in Britain. Now supplied with SRAM UDH.
Introducing V3 of the Starling Cycles frame design.
V3 brings a whole heap of subtle but significant updates. 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
29″ wheels, 140mm rear travel using a 210x55mm shock and ideally suited to a 140mm fork.
In Trail mode the MegaMurmur is set up to go anywhere and ride anything. From your favourite tech trail, to a local enduro race to those epics in the hills, it’ll fly through it all.
That unmistakable ‘feeling’ of steel, big wheels, mid-travel and perfect geometry make this 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.
| Large | Extra Large | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail | Trail | Trail | |
| Wheel size | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| Rider size range | 5’9″ – 6’1″ 175cm – 185cm | 6’0 – 6’4″ 183cm – 193cm | 6’4″-6-8″ 193cm-203mm |
| A.Reach | 485mm | 515mm | 545mm |
| B.Stack | 629mm | 638mm | 647mm |
| C.Head Angle | 65.3° | 65.3° | 65.3° |
| D.Seat Tube Length | 440mm | 480mm | 510mm |
| E.Head Tube Length | 110mm | 120mm | 130mm |
| F.Fork Length | 140mm | 140mm | 140mm |
| G.Chainstay | 455mm | 455mm | 455mm |
| H.Wheelbase | 1270mm | 1308mm | 1338mm |
| I.BB Drop | 37mm | 37mm | 37mm |
| J.Effective Seat Angle | 78.3° | 78.3° | 78.3° |
| K.Effective Top Tube | 628mm | 663mm | 690mm |
| L. Standover | 839mm | 843mm | 862mm |
| Max Seat Post Insertion | 310mm | 340mm | 370mm |
Enduro Mode
29″ wheels, 165mm rear travel using a 230x65mm shock and ideally suited to a 170mm fork.
In Enduro mode the MegaMurmur is the racer’s choice. Built to go flat out between the tape or in the mountains.
The Murmur is built for raw speed, bags of confidence and full control. It’s the perfect choice for privateer racers, bike-park lappers or big-mountain senders. If speed is your goal, the MegaMurmur 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.
| Large | Extra Large | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Enduro | Enduro | Enduro |
| Wheel size | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| Rider size range | 5’9″ – 6’1″ 175cm – 185cm | 6’0 – 6’4″ 183cm – 193cm | 6’4″-6-8″ 193cm-203mm |
| A.Reach | 485mm | 515mm | 545mm |
| B.Stack | 642mm | 651mm | 660mm |
| C.Head Angle | 64.1° | 64.1° | 64.1° |
| D.Seat Tube Length | 440mm | 480mm | 510mm |
| E.Head Tube Length | 110mm | 120mm | 130mm |
| F.Fork Length | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| G.Chainstay | 455mm | 455mm | 455mm |
| H.Wheelbase | 1270mm | 1308mm | 1338mm |
| I.BB Drop | 28mm | 28mm | 28mm |
| J.Effective Seat Angle | 77.2° | 77.2° | 77.2° |
| K.Effective Top Tube | 628mm | 663mm | 690mm |
| L. Standover | 851mm | 855mm | 875mm |
| Max Seat Post Insertion | 310mm | 340mm | 370mm |
| Travel | Trail: 140mm Enduro: 165mm |
| Shock | Trail: 210x55mm Enduro: 230x60mm |
| Headset Top | ZS44/28.6 |
| Headset Bottom | EC44/40 |
| Seat Tube | 31.6mm |
| BB | 73mm Threaded |
| Seat Clamp | 34.9mm |
| Chain Device | Integrated 28T-34T |
| Rear Axle | 148x12mm Boost |
| Max Tyre | 29 x 2.6″ |
| 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.
Starling Cycles frames are supplied as standard with light grey front triangle with black swingarm and graphics.
If you want something special you can customise your colour scheme and graphics to create your dream bike.
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.
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