The Pivot Firebird and Propain Tyee don’t look super different on paper — they’ve got about the same suspension travel, generally similar geometry, and both can convert between 29’’ and MX setups — but they ride quite differently from one another.

So what sets them apart? We wade into that topic, offer our early take on a couple of new pieces of Italian suspension, argue about what does (and doesn’t) make for a good mixed wheel bike setup, discuss Bosch’s output-boosing software upgrade for their Gen 5 CX motor, and a whole bunch more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Pivot Firebird (2:29)

Propain Tyee (21:12)

Salsa Blackthorn (25:24)

EXT Vecta (33:23)

Formula Selva V (40:04)

Bosch CX Software Upgrade (51:11)

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