£2,150.00
Zingy steel frame, hard-charging coil shock. Beautifully simple single-pivot, confidence-boosting geometry. Two bearings to maintain. Zero marketing gimmicks or next-best-thing shithousery.
The Mega Twist is a tough-as-nails, corner-slashing, race-winning, do-it-all single-pivot handmade from Reynolds 853 steel in the UK.
165mm rear travel with an Ohlins TTX coil, matched with that perfect compliant steel ‘feel’ creates a one-of-a-kind ride feel that’ll handle everything from the Enduro World Cups, to the bike park to that dream season in the mountains.
But don’t just listen to our hype – read the countless stellar press and customer reviews for the Starling Cycles Twist.
Mountain biking shouldn’t be complicated – the Mega Twist makes things simple.
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Our bikes eliminate complexity.
They’re the counter-argument to mountain biking’s obsession with ‘more’. More pivots and more space-age materials. More acronyms and more marketing bullshit. The misconception that more tech means more fun.
We make unashamedly simple bikes. We include only what’s necessary, nothing more.
But simple doesn’t mean basic, and it certainly isn’t easy. It takes a whole heap of experience, expertise, testing, refinement and love to make bikes this good, and this simple.
Our full suspension frames are made using high-end, recycled steel. They have a smart and simple adjustable shock mount to vary travel. They have an aluminium seat-post insert to eliminate stuck seat posts. There’s a tough-as-nails anti-flare headtube, a neatly integrated chain guide, a machined main-pivot piece that’s strong, stiff and easy to maintain. And they have SRAM UDH hangers, of course.
And to give you the confidence you need, our frames are covered by our 7-year warranty and crash replacement service. They can be repaired, refurbished, repainted and often upgraded to keep them charging hard for years to come.
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.
| Frame Size | Medium | MediumPlus | Large | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | 230×65 | 230×65 | 230×65 | 230×65 |
| Rear Travel | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Max Rear Tyre | 2.6″ | 2.6″ | 2.6″ | 2.6″ |
| Fork Length | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| Rider Size Range | 5’6″ – 5’10” | 5’8″ – 5’11” | 5’9″ – 6’1″ | 6’0 – 6’4″ |
| 167cm – 177cm | 172cm – 180cm | 175cm – 185cm | 183cm – 193cm | |
| Reach | 450mm | 465 | 485mm | 515mm |
| Stack | 644 | 657 | 666 | 675 |
| Head Angle | 64.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 |
| Seat Tube Length | 410 | 430 | 440 | 480 |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 110 | 110 | 120 |
| Chainstay | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Wheelbase | 1218 | 1237 | 1250 | 1288 |
| BB drop | 28/9 | 28/9 | 28/9 | 28/9 |
| Eff. Seat Angle | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
| Eff. Top Tube* | 596 | 611 | 628 | 663 |
| Max Post Insertion | 280 | 300 | 310 | 340 |
| Standover # | 842 | 861 | 865 | 885 |
| Travel | 165mm (adjustable to 135mm) |
| Shock | 230x65mm |
| Headset Top | ZS44/28.6 |
| Headset Bottom | EC44/40 |
| Seat Tube | 31.6mm |
| BB | 73mm Threaded |
| Seat Clamp | 34.9mm |
| Chain Device | Integrated 28T-34T |
| Bash Mount | ISCG05 |
| Rear Axle | 148x12mm Boost |
| Max Tyre | 27.5 x 2.8″ |
| Brake Mount | Post Mount 180mm |
| Max Disc | 200mm |
| Front Shock Hardware | 30x8mm |
| Rear Shock Hardware | 35x8mm |
| Main Pivot Bearings | 6902 2RS |
| Derailleur Hanger | Replaceable SRAM UDH T-Type Compatible |
