🤯 Forget the rest... Long-travel trail bikes are the most fun bikes to buy right now!!!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

More info on the bike here: www.bird.bike/aeris-am/

[@johnnnewmex]

Glad to see this company growing.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. It's been great to see the progression of the bikes as well. This is definitely their most refined option to date 👌

[@MindfulTrailBiker]

Ive recently gone back to long travel trail bike from full enduro rig as I just preferred the agility and climbing ability vs out and out DH performance. The trail bike was arguably better in tight off piste situations as well. I I was Bird I would be super pleased with the balance of information, entertainment and the quality of the footage in the edit, superb!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers bud. I totally get your reasoning for the switch and I think I'm on the same page as you 👍

[@Mugtree]

Looks amazing and so good to see you having so much fun. Fantastic video

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers man. Vlogging is a strange thing, but I love capturing some of those genuine moments of fun we all have on bikes. Bikes are awesome 👌

[@Mugtree]

@@streetpigeonmtb agree bike are fun. More than that they are life. Well maybe for me. But loved this vlog and the commentary by Bird

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@Mugtree I'm with you! Cheers buddy 👍

[@garyalexander3281]

The Bird Ares AM handled the tech features of Glentress well (along with your great riding skills 👍) works great on flow trails too - nice one! Now off to check out your recent post on Laggan Wolftrax new trails, heading there tommorow, thanks for sharing! 😁🤙

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers buddy. Have a great Laggan adventure 👌

[@ab_mtb]

Aw man, the new bird looks stunning. Been eyeing one of these for a while to replace my am9 but I ended up buying an ebike during the sales. Its a shame bird has to shelve their ebike. Great vid as always

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah, this new bike is something else. I'm sure Bird will have an eeb eventually and I imagine it will be brilliant 👏

[@MrAndrew2509]

What a bike Jamie. 👌

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers mate. It was so much fun to point down a trail 👌

[@mad3arber]

Seen your new rig when I was getting ready in the car park at GT. Looks long and purple..erm

[@streetpigeonmtb]

🤣🤣🤣

[@scottmo31]

Hi mate well done on that video. Just wondered if you’ve ever done speyside up ne Scotland ? I know you did tarland but I’ve heard speyside is another good one.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I haven't. Didn't even know there was stuff there!

[@scottmo31]

Oh yes I’ll see if I find a link to them but a guy from my work sent me pics and it looks so good.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@scottmo31 yeah. You need to check out the Grurple colourway! It's immense. That would be my choice.

[@prusak26]

how did they get down to 12.6 kg with a 160mm 29er is beyond me.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm pretty sure the one I was riding was more like 14kg. Nice to have a capable bike that is light. Makes the climbing a lot more fun 😁

[@leetori1]

Are they Downhill tyres? It must be made for some serious hits. I normally run Trail up front and gravity rear. That’s saves about half a kilo

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Not downhil tyres. Tacky Chans with trail/enduro casings I think. You are right though, tyre choice plays critically into weight. I would say the Tacky Chans were seriously impressive. Seemed to have great rolling resistance but big grip on the loose/slippy stuff.

[@leetori1]

@@streetpigeonmtb I’m looking a a chan front with rock razor rear for summer and trail centres. I use magic Mary and Big Betty in the wet slop and winter

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@leetori1 nice. These are the first Schwalbe I've ridden and I was really impressed 👌

[@stevenfyfe585]

Great video , that bike looks great, but more importantly thank you for your suggestion to try the Riders Retreat hotel for lunch New menu item , fish finger hot dog was great

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ah nice buddy. Glad the recommendation was useful!

[@burtrob2]

Great video! What was the second trail after Ho Chi Minh?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers buddy. It was Jailbreak 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It might actually be called Skullduggery. I think the name has changed a few times.

[@burtrob2]

Cheers... Don't think I've done that but looks like I'll have to never time

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@burtrob2 it's really, really good. One of my favourites for sure!

[@Ben-tq6wr]

@@streetpigeonmtb where is it located on the hill? Didn't recognise the start or finish at all!

[@duncanurquhart6508]

I understand why you have internal routing on this but don't remove the option for external on your alu frames as that is becoming a real USP and massive incentive for my new Aether.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

👍😁

[@bird_mtb]

Its because on the carbon frames we run a straight tube for the post, then route past the BB - to give massive dropper insertion. Adding an external routing for the dropper would interrupt the seat tube insertion and mean we lost the huge depth. So, if we can't externalise the dropper for that reason, we chose to internalise them all.

[@smv9338]

That flow trail looked amazing, like a miniature Lovey Dovey?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'd agree with that 👌👍

[@zed5129]

Yeah longer travel trail bikes climb so well too.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Climbs really well. It's a couple of kg lighter than my enduro bike so I really felt it on the climbs 👍

[@a8f235]

Actually a pretty interesting brand. Would like to see a bit more poppy colors in their lineup though.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I would genuinely encourage you to demo one. Really lovely bikes to ride. Have you checked out the Grurple colourway on this bike???

[@a8f235]

@@streetpigeonmtb I bought a Pivot Switchblade in 2022 that is still in great condition, so I got all the bike that I need. I also have no option to demo this brand in my country. I did actually consider this brand when I was looking back in 2022, but I found the bike I own now at a local bikeshop just sitting there and with all the right parts etc. The choice was simple. I still like what Bird is doing and I think they just also need a bit more recognition in general, because I still hardly ever hear about this brand at all. Think it flies under the radar of most to be frank.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@a8f235 I'm really hoping this bike gets them some more recognition. It would be deserved 👍

[@Mel1175]

Oh wow what a difference your confidence was ooooodeling confidence on new one ( hope your getting one ? 🤘🏻) Good one mate cheers enjoy!🤘🏻👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers! Yeah, there should be one coming at some point. Excited to get on it!

[@Mel1175]

@@streetpigeonmtb well way you rode that you was like someone else erm I always follow your and like subscribed but I never commented sorry but this got me to actually say something lol cheers 🍻🤘🏻

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@Mel1175 no problem at all. Good to hear from you 👌😁

[@Mel1175]

@@streetpigeonmtb cheers 🍻🤘🏻

[@chimistu6996]

We need more golfie vids!!! Love the content tho

[@streetpigeonmtb]

You read my mind. Next video coming from Golfie buddy 👍

[@rhettetherington1351]

Looks like a great bike. Could tell you were enjoying it .

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers buddy!​@rhettetherington1351

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

cut and paste Rocky mountain Slayer or /Ari La Sal peak? I don't see any innovation here, nice bike but nothing stands out, most bikes come with lifetime bearings.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Fair play. Either way I love it. I have mine built up and it's such a fun bike to ride 👍