The man behind Starling Cycles, Joe McEwan, has been grafting away in the shed at the bottom of his garden for some time now, applying his passion for bikes and aerospace engineering background in a bid to craft some seriously lust-worthy, bespoke handmade trail slayers.
Starling Swoop spec overview
- Head angle: 66 recommended
- Down tube length: 760mm maximum
- Seat tube length: 340mm minimum
- Head tube length: 110mm minimum
- Chainstay: 430mm
- Bottom bracket: -10mm drop, 73mm threaded
- Wheel size: 27.5"
- Shock: 155mm travel, 216x63mm and 140mm travel, 200x57mm
- Brake mount: IS
Starling Swoop frame and equipment
There’s nothing overcomplicated or fussy on the Swoop. Its clean lines come courtesy of the skinny steel tubing, which Starling claims helps give a lively ride. At the rear, the Swoop employs a simple single-pivot design, with the main pivot sitting just ahead of the bottom bracket and in line with the chainline. A coil-sprung EXT Storia shock — which is no longer an option — takes care of the 155mm (6.1in) of rear wheel travel.
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As each Swoop is handmade, Joe is able to tailor the bike’s geometry to order. The chainstay and bottom bracket drop remain fixed (at 430mm and -10mm respectively), but you can choose the down tube length, which in turn affects the reach. Seat tube height and head angle can also be altered. External cable routing and beautiful detailing throughout the frame really underline the practicality and quality on offer.
Both Swoops we’ve thrown a leg over are equipped with Funn build kits, available through Starling. If you aren’t keen on the Funn wheels there’s also a Stan’s option. Starling can provide X-Fusion or Fox forks and shocks, depending on your budget.
Starling Swoop ride impression
Starling Swoop early verdict
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