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10 mountain bike brands that do things differently: Break from the norm with bikes from these unique MTB makers

Bored of seeing all of the cookie cutter MTB designs? Here are 10 brands that build their bikes in different ways to the norm

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 14:41
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Starling’s Girder MTB is gurt heavy with its I-beam downtube

Yep, that is an I-beam welded on, and a crazy take on tuned mass dampers

Wed, Apr 01, 2026 10:00
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Starling Cycles moves manufacturing away from the UK in a bid to cut lead times

But fret not! It's not nearly as bad as it sounds

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 12:00
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Starling Cycles revives the 26er with the Dive

No this isn't April Fools, 26-inch wheels are back!

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 08:00
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Industry Insider – MTB Career insights with Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles

We catch up with Joe McEwan, the founder of Starling Cycles to learn how he created a high-end steel bike brand from his garden shed.

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 09:00
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Bicycle dropouts – every standard explained

Looking at the different dropout standards and what they mean for you and your bike.

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 14:12
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Starling’s Murmur goes downcountry with the Mini-Murmur mountain bike

120mm of travel and fast-rolling tyres pose the ultimate thrill to those who love to be underbiked.

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 14:00
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Starling Cycles introduces Hâf Land as its new team rider

18 year old ripper looks set to race Enduro World Cup events.

Fri, Mar 08, 2024 16:00
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The Mega Murmur is Starling’s new long travel platform

New bike brings the suspension travel and gets a lengthier chainstay

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 11:00
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Starling Cycles unveils its V3 frames – The Murmur, Twist and Swoop get updates

The Murmur, Twist and Swoop get significant performance upgrades

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 13:40
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