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North meets South, Bristol meets Barnoldswick, Starling meets Hope.
The super limited Starling Cycles Hope Edition brings together the best of Bristol, Lancashire and beyond to create a British-born superbike, dripping in homegrown gear.
Available for the V3 Murmur, Twist and Swoop, this limited edition build is a powerhouse of British and European componentry, bringing together Hope, Ohlins, Michelin and BikeYoke. Our dream build includes a full Hope build kit, including those awesome Tech E4 brakes, Evo crankset, Gravity stem, Carbon bar, Fortus 30 SC wheels and more. Suspension is pure Swedish Gold, with an Ohlins RFX36 air fork and TTX coil shock.
The build is topped off with a Shimano SLX groupset, BikeYoke Divine dropper, Funn saddle and Michelin Wild AM2 tyres.
Now shipping in just 8 weeks for size Medium, Large and Extra Large frames (usual lead time 16 weeks).
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.
Rear Axle | 148x12mm Boost |
Max Tyre | Trail: 29 x 2.6″ Enduro: 29×2.4″ |
Brake Mount | IS |
Max Disc | 200mm |
Front Shock Hardware | 30x8mm |
Rear Shock Hardware | 35x8mm |
Main Pivot Bearings | 6902 2RS |
Bash Mount | Optional ISCG05 |
Derailleur Hanger | Replaceable SRAM UDH |
Starling Cycles customisation isn’t just about function, we can also create the best-looking bike on your trails.
Our Limited Edition Hope build comes with FREE premium paint upgrades and your choice of Hope component colours to create a real head-turner.
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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We exist to create the perfect bike for you and your trails. Beautifully simple, brutally fast.
For those that need something a little extra, we offer full custom reach, seat tube length, head tube length, head angle and fork length. We can also customise travel to create short, mid or long travel setups.