What Are Starling Cycles Rare Frames?
June 22, 2026
A short guide to Starling’s RARE frames, and how they work.
This Technical Journal is our manifesto.
It is a series of technical articles, written to explain the how and the why behind what we do.
It’s a complex process to make uncomplex things that perform well. This series aims to explore that process.
A short guide to Starling’s RARE frames, and how they work.
A short guide to Starling’s RARE frames, and how they work.
A quick guide to Starling’s frame paint colours, past and present.
Is 32″ the future, or just a load of bike industry hype? Let’s find out.
We’re evolving how we build our frames, to cut lead times and make it easier to buy.
Everyone claims steel mountain bikes flex more than carbon ones, but is that actually the case? Time for some Workshop Science to find out for ourselves!
Your complete guide to shock lengths for Starling Cycles Frames, and how to setup your adjustable shock mount
Is mountain bike pedal kickback a real thing? Should you worry about it? Let’s find out!
Sram UDH is here – but what’s it all about and is it any good?
The Starling Cycles Roost is our stainless steel hardtail mountain bike. It has a unique chainstay yoke that we’re going to explain in a bit more detail.
Fresh back from Ardrock, Joe’s here to tell you all about the new MegaMurmur
This one’s a big one. We’re talking about how you should set up your bike, including wheels, tyres, suspension and more.
Starling Cycles V3 frames are now in full production. Here’s everything you need to know.