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The original Starling. Built to go flat out between the tape or at the bike park.
The Starling Cycles Swoop Enduro combines 27.5″ wheels with 160mm travel and our much-loved steel frameset.
It’s built for raw speed and bags of fun whilst still maintaining that nimble, easy-to-ride feel of 27.5″ wheels.
It’s the perfect choice for privateer racers and bike-park lappers or simply anyone that wants a long-travel, ass-hauling steel bike that’s built around 27.5″ wheels.
If you’re looking for that perfect blend of good times, high speeds and low maintenance then the Swoop Enduro is the bike for you.
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.
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel size | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ |
| Rider size range | 5’2″ – 5’7″ 157cm – 170cm | 5’6″ – 5’10” 167cm – 177cm | 5’9 – 6’1″ 175cm – 185cm |
| A.Reach | 425mm | 450mm | 485mm |
| B.Stack | 602mm | 611mm | 611mm |
| C.Head Angle | 63.6° | 63.6° | 63.6° |
| D.Seat Tube Length | 375mm | 410mm | 440mm |
| E.Head Tube Length | 110mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| F.Fork Length | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| G.Chainstay | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
| H.Wheelbase | 1193mm | 1223mm | 1258mm |
| I.BB Drop | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm |
| J.Seat Angle | 76.6° | 76.6° | 76.6° |
| K.Effective Top Tube | 564mm | 591mm | 626mm |
| Max Seat Post Insertion | 230mm | 265mm | 295mm |
| Travel | 160mm |
| Shock | 230x65mm Metric |
| Headset Top | ZS44/28.6 |
| Headset Bottom | EC44/40 |
| Seat Tube | 31.6mm |
| BB | 73mm Threaded |
| Seat Clamp | Integrated |
| Chain Device | Integrated 28T-34T |
| Bash Mount | Integrated ISCG05 |
| Rear Axle | 148x12mm Boost* |
| Max Tyre | 27.5 x 2.8″ |
| Brake Mount | IS |
| Max Disc | 200mm |
| Front Shock Hardware | 25x8mm |
| Rear Shock Hardware | 35x8mm |
| Main Pivot Bearings | 6002 2RS |
*Non- Boost available on special request.
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.
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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