Bird Cycleworks is only a young company – but its UK designed and built bikes are already getting much bigger firms in a flap.
- So good: Great choice of pick’n’mix componentry at a top value price; lifetime warranty on frame; revised geometry boosts high-speed stability/confidence
- No good: Not as lively under power as low weight would suggest; direct sales model means no local shop support
Extra butting means the new TR frame is 200g lighter than the original Zero and the tube alignment is sleeker too. The seat tube has been straightened and the differences between each size are smaller so sizing is more accurate.
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While the TR is Bird's lighter, shorter travel hardtail option (the Zero AM uses a 150mm fork), the firm's engineers have transferred the longer, lower and slacker geometry from the Aeris full-suspension bike to join Whyte and Mondraker at the ‘super-long front end’ cutting edge. Interestingly, they’ve also extended the rear end by a varying amount depending on frame size to improve stability and reduce front wheel lift and wander on climbs.
Ambidextrous ‘stealth’ dropper routing, a Maxle rear axle and Shimano side-swing front mech cable routing will appear on production bikes, while the old ISCG mounts are gone due to buyer feedback. Multiple colour options give instant individuality and all Bird frames come with a lifetime warranty that’s transferable if you sell the frame on.
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