MBUK spent a few weeks on our new stainless-steel hardtail and published a super-positive review in the January 2022 issue of the mag.

First up, they really liked how stable the bike feels “The bike is predictable enough that we felt confident enough to hit the Full Moto Pro Line at Black Mountain Cycle Centre on our first run down, yet it didn’t feel unwieldy in the tight berms of the Rabbit Run blue trail. It’s low BB gives a sure footed feel, especially when it’s once its on the back wheel or in the air – a process made easier by the short rear end and smaller rear wheel”.

They also hit the nail on the head when describing the bike’s personality “The Roost is a bike aimed at keen descenders, and effortless climbing is a sacrifice many winch-and-plummet riders will be willing to make. Where it really comes alive is when it’s going fast. Here, the long cockpit and short chainstays make for a stable yet playful feeling bike. Add the burly wheelset and the Roost was an absolute hoot at speed, whether we were riding one of BikeParkWales’ speedy blue trails or choppy Blacks”.

Last but not least, we couldn’t agree more with this closing comment “The Starling just encourages the hooligan in you to keep pushing harder and faster than ever, and you’re rewarded with massive grins”.