Pivot and Leatt join forces for a limited edition PRT Firebird MTB with a matching apparel range
Pivot Factory Racing and Leatt are two of the industry leaders in the mountain bike world. Pivot produces some of the best mountain bikes developed and raced by Bernard Kerr and his Pivot Factory Race Team. South African brand Leatt is renowned for its head-to-toe mountain bike and moto ranges that includes some of the best mountain bike helmets, protective body armor and apparel.
The two brands already work closely together with Kerr and the rest of the Pivot Factory Race Team wearing Leatt kit at World Cups and EWS events around the globe. They're now taking their collaboration a step further with the launch of the Pivot Factory Racing (PFR) Limited Edition Firebird, alongside the Leatt limited edition PFR kit. The PFR LTD Edition Firebird and the limited edition gear are set to make their debut at the next round of the UCI Downhill World Cup in Loudenvielle, France this weekend.
The award-winning Firebird is already established as a lightweight long-travel 29er MTB equally at home on World Cup Downhill and Enduro courses. Featuring a long front center, short chainstays, a low center of gravity and a slack 65-degree head angle all aimed to deliver stability and handling.
The Firebird also has a flip-chip adjustment system for custom geometry fine-tuning. It takes inspiration from the Pivot pure downhill machine, the Phoenix Carbon, with its progressive geometry, and the Firebird has some of the longest reach measurements around at 475mm on a large, with short, 431mm chainstays. The long and low geometry looks to increase stability at high speeds and on steep technical challenges, while its short chainstays provide a maneuverable and dynamic ride giving riders complete control.
Tyler Reitz, Global Marketing Manager at Pivot Cycles spoke about the Pivot x Leatt Firebird collaboration, "We are excited to introduce this eye-catching exclusive Firebird to the world, Leatt's amazing kit design ignited a fire within us, inspiring the birth of the Pivot Factory Racing Limited Edition Firebird. This bike is a symbol of our dedication to innovation and a tribute to the collaborative spirit that drives our industry forward."
PFR LTD Edition Firebird pricing and specifications
The PFR LTD Edition Firebird comes in an eye-catching combination of white, blue, and gold coloring and comes in a variety of different complete build options from Shimano and SRAM, including Fox air, coil, and Live Valve shock options, complete with Reynolds carbon wheels. The PFR LTD Edition Firebird is a strictly limited edition release with under 100 models made. Priced from $9,399 to $12,099 in sizes S through XL, from Pivot dealers worldwide.
The launch of the PFR LTD Edition Firebird features a behind-the-scenes video of the PFR team debating the bike colorway, check it out below, and for more information visit Pivotcycles.com.
Pro XT/XTR – Coil
Frame: Firebird Carbon
Fork: Fox Factory 38 29”, 44mm offset, GRIP2 170mm
Shock: Fox Factory DHX2
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed
Shifters: Shimano XT M8100 ISPEC EV
Stem: Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
Bar: One Up Low Rise Carbon - 800mm
Crankset: Race Face Æffect R 32t
Seatpost: Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL)
Saddle: Phoenix WTB Volt Team
Brakes: Shimano XT M8120 4-piston 203mm
Wheels: Reynolds Blacklabel Trail Pro
Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5”
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price: $9,599 / £N/A / €N/A
Team XTR – Live
Frame: Firebird Carbon
Fork: Fox Factory 38 29”, 44mm offset, FIT LIVE - 170mm
Shock: Fox Factory Live Valve
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M9100 SGS 12-Speed
Shifters: Shimano XTR M9100 ISPEC EV 12-Speed
Stem: Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
Bar: One Up Low Rise Carbon - 800mm
Crankset: Race Face Next R 32t
Seatpost: Fox Transfer Factory Series 150mm (SM), 175mm (MD-LG), 200mm (XL)
Saddle: Phoenix WTB Volt Team
Brakes: Shimano XTR M9100 4-piston 203mm
Wheels: Reynolds Blacklabel Trail Pro
Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5”
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price: $10,199 / £N/A / €N/A
Team XX Eagle – Air
Frame: Firebird Carbon
Fork: Fox Factory 38 29”, 44mm offset, GRIP2 170mm
Shock: Fox Factory Float X2
Rear Derailleur: Sram XX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed
Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Controller
Stem: Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
Bar: One Up Low Rise Carbon - 800mm
Crankset: Sram XX Eagle DUB 32t
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS 125mm (SM), 170mm (MD-XL)
Saddle: Phoenix WTB Volt Team
Brakes: SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth 4-piston 200mm
Wheels: Reynolds Blacklabel Trail Pro
Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5”
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price: $11,899 / £N/A / €N/A
Team XX Eagle – Coil
Frame: Firebird Carbon
Fork: Fox Factory 38 29”, 44mm offset, GRIP2 170mm
Shock: Fox Factory DHX2
Rear Derailleur: Sram XX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed
Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Controller
Stem: Phoenix Team Enduro/Trail
Bar: One Up Low Rise Carbon - 800mm
Crankset: Sram XX Eagle DUB 32t
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS 125mm (SM), 170mm (MD-XL)
Saddle: Phoenix WTB Volt Team
Brakes: SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth 4-piston 200mm
Wheels: Reynolds Blacklabel Trail Pro
Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5”
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Price: $12,099 / £N/A / €N/A