Enduro demands maximum versatility from a bike – difficult and long uphilling, downhilling in the most difficult conditions, jumps, and drops are the standard challenges that the equipment must face.
Based on our own and our riders’ experience we placed a stiff single-pivot construction at the bike’s heart. This simple solution makes it possible to create a modern bike that fulfills the demands of even the most demanding riders. The advanced swingarm cage, consisting of 12 welded elements and tubes, is very stiff and the carefully designed pivot position allows high pedaling efficiency (with the anti-squat parameter at about 100% pedal-bob effect eliminated). The swingarm is connected to the front triangle with a super stiff 17mm axle, mounted on three Max-type bearings packed with waterproof Mobil grease. The design of the shock mount yoke means a full-length seat tube can be used, enabling plenty of room for the new long travel dropper posts. The frame design is based on modern, progressive geometry suitable for 27.5" wheels with a low positioned BB, a relatively long front triangle, and a 65° head tube angle. The Blackbird climbs with ease but it will really come alive when shredding down.
The new version of the Blackbird 27.5 frame since the 2021 season is designed for the 230x65mm metric shocks and 148x12mm Boost hubs.
Available options: w/o shock; w/RS Super Deluxe Select DebonAir.
All bearings in our full suspension frames feature extra dedicated custom sealing, for enhanced protection against dust, dirt, and moisture. Red Mobil grease provides effective lubrication over extended periods, ensuring minimal friction and optimal performance. MAX-type bearings provide over 30% more load capacity than caged bearings.
Stiff single-pivot construction at the bike’s heart. This simple solution makes it possible to create a modern bike that fulfills the demands of even the most demanding riders. The advanced swingarm cage, consisting of 12 welded elements and tubes is very stiff, and the carefully designed pivot position allows high pedaling efficiency (with the antisquad parameter at about 100% pedal-bob effect eliminated).
Specification
WHEEL SIZE
27.5"
MATERIAL
AL 6061-T6
SHOCK HARDWARE
22.2x8mm
WEIGHT
3.45kg (w/o shock)
COLORS
matt Space Blue, matt Grey/Black
SIZES
S-XL
SHOCK OPTIONS
w/o shock; w/RS Super Deluxe Select DebonAir
FRAME TRAVEL
160mm
RECOMMENDED FORK TRAVEL
160-170mm
SHOCK SIZE
230x65mm
MAX CHAINRING SIZE
34T
MAX TIRE SIZE
27.5x2.5"
HUB SIZE
148x12mm
POST/CLAMP DIAMETER
30.9mm/34.9mm
HEADSET TYPE
IS42/IS52
size | *calc. fork travel | REACH (mm) | STACK (mm) | ST (mm) | TT (mm) | eTT (mm) | CS (mm) | HT (mm) | HT angle (°) | eST angle (°) | BB drop (mm) | WB (mm) | standover (mm) | max. tire size (") | max. chainring size | shock size (mm) | shock hardware (mm) | brake mount | max. rotor size (mm) |
SMALL | 160 | 400 | 606 | 405 | - | 552 | 429 | 120 | 65 | 76 | 14 | 1151 | 790 | 27.5x2.5 | 34T | 230x65 | 22.2x8 | PM 160mm | 203 |
MEDIUM | 160 | 435 | 606 | 430 | - | 587 | 429 | 120 | 65 | 76 | 14 | 1186 | 790 | 27.5x2.5 | 34T | 230x65 | 22.2x8 | PM 160mm | 203 |
LARGE | 160 | 460 | 606 | 455 | - | 612 | 429 | 120 | 65 | 76 | 14 | 1211 | 790 | 27.5x2.5 | 34T | 230x65 | 22.2x8 | PM 160mm | 203 |
XLARGE | 160 | 485 | 606 | 480 | - | 637 | 429 | 120 | 65 | 76 | 14 | 1236 | 790 | 27.5x2.5 | 34T | 230x65 | 22.2x8 | PM 160mm | 203 |