The original Starling. Built to go flat out between the tape or at the bike park.
The Starling Cycles Swoop combines 27.5″ wheels with 130mm/160mm rear travel and our award-winning 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 an ass-hauling steel bike that’s built around 27.5″ wheels.
And now, for Autumn 2022 and beyond, introducing V3 of the Starling Cycles Swoop.
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.
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
27.5″ wheels, 130mm rear travel using a 210x55mm shock and ideally suited to a 140mm fork.
In Trail mode, the Swoop is built to go anywhere and ride anything whilst putting the emphasis a little more on big grins than raw speed. From your favourite trail centre to a local enduro race to those big days in the hills the Trail will fly through it all.
That unmistakable ‘feeling’ of steel, the easy-to-ride nature of 27.5″, short travel and perfect geometry make this a hell of a bike.
It’ll haul ass through rough, nasty terrain but remains lively and responsive to see you racing 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.
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail | Trail | Trail | |
| 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 | 596mm | 605mm | 605mm |
| C.Head Angle | 64.9° | 64.8° | 64.8° |
| D.Seat Tube Length | 375mm | 410mm | 440mm |
| E.Head Tube Length | 110mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| F.Fork Length | 140mm | 140mm | 140mm |
| G.Chainstay | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
| H.Wheelbase | 1193mm | 1223mm | 1258mm |
| I.BB Drop | 18mm | 18mm | 17mm |
| J.Effective Seat Angle | 78.8° | 78.8° | 78.8° |
| K.Effective Top Tube | 564mm | 591mm | 626mm |
| L. Standover | 791mm | 813mm | 827mm |
| Max Seat Post Insertion | 250mm | 280mm | 310mm |
Enduro Mode
27.5″ wheels, 160mm rear travel using a 230x65mm shock and ideally suited to a 160mm fork.
In Enduro mode, the Swoop is 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.
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.
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Enduro | Enduro | Enduro |
| Wheel size | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ |
| Rider size range | 5’6″ – 5’10” 167cm – 177cm | 5’6″ – 5’10” 167cm – 177cm | 5’9″ – 6’1″ 175cm – 185cm |
| A.Reach | 450mm | 450mm | 485mm |
| B.Stack | 602mm | 611mm | 611mm |
| C.Head Angle | 64°.0 | 64°.0 | 64°.0 |
| D.Seat Tube Length | 375mm | 410mm | 440mm |
| E.Head Tube Length | 110mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| F.Fork Length | 160mm | 160mm | 160mm |
| G.Chainstay | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
| H.Wheelbase | 1193mm | 1223mm | 1258mm |
| I.BB Drop | 11mm | 11mm | 11mm |
| J.Effective Seat Angle | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| K.Effective Top Tube | 564mm | 591mm | 626mm |
| L. Standover | 800mm | 822mm | 837mm |
| Max Seat Post Insertion | 250mm | 280mm | 310mm |
| Travel | Trail: 130mm Enduro: 160mm |
| Shock | Trail: 210x55mm Enduro: 230x65mm |
| 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 |
| Bash Mount | Integrated ISCG05 |
| Rear Axle | 148x12mm Boost |
| Max Tyre | 27.5 x 2.8″ |
| Brake Mount | IS |
| Max Disc | 200mm |
| Front Shock Hardware | 30x8mm |
| Rear Shock Hardware | 35x8mm |
| Main Pivot Bearings | 6902 2RS |
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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