Starling Roost Hardtail Review - Starling's Mullet Stainless Steel Wonder

[@mattmitchell5320]

Although I am enjoying the Big Brain Party content, it is amazing to see you healthy enough to be out reviewing bikes again!!!

[@outdoorsandiego]

I love that you talk about being a mellow rider now after hard charging a black diamond section of trail. So glad you got another great day on the trail on a cool bike.

[@juansanchez-tr1dq]

It's great to see you out pedaling Steve! Hang in there and take advantage of those days when you feel up to it!

[@Blackberries.86]

Yes Steve, get some, greetings from the UK 👍🏼🍻🇬🇧

[@starlingcycles835]

SO good to see you out on the trails Steve! And thanks for the review - STOKED that you're loving the bike. Hope to catch up with you in person some time soon!

[@hardmtnbiker]

It’s great to see you back riding Steve! You are the SME “subject matter expert” on everything to do with hardtail’s from frame material differences to the geo and in depth analysis of design nuances. I really feel like hardtail’s have changed and advanced concepts have finally come to a sweet spot in a few different categories. You know this better than anyone and I look forward to finding out more about more hardtail’s and especially your insights on hardtail’s that are from small builders.

[@hardtailparty]

Thank you for your kind words

[@Froggy-jn9mu]

Hello from Vietnam! I got a Nitrous Ti here because of you! DT was a saint and very patient! I am very grateful!

[@Froggy-jn9mu]

Btw.....this bike rides so amazing well through traffic and on the trail. It's made for the harsh weather conditions here, and the dirt feels like sandpaper but sharper. It's extra fine dust but sharp. I can not describe it enough. I am in Northern Vietnam, so things are different here than most would imagine.

[@kisilvan]

i from the UK, great to see you out on the bike, especially a Starling. Thanks for the review. Take care of yourself.

[@mrcs007]

Yes! Back out and reviewing. Thank you!! To your health!

[@francoisjoly7696]

What a beauty! Stainless unpainted steel + raw (titanium?) stem and bars are sooooooo gorgeous!!! I'm in love and my green Stanton Switchback starts to get jealous :) PS: Props for showing the appropriated trail relationship with hikers. Some mtbikers forget that sometimes and that's a shame.

[@johnnydoe66]

Beautiful looking bike. Totally agree about riders changing the trail or making an alternate route. This happens everywhere and I have noticed this on one of my local trails that I ride frequently. I am of the mindset that if you can't ride a feature, either walk it or improve your skills. The only time a trail should be altered is to help control erosion. Glad to see you out riding!

[@SuperEg]

I love to see you got back to the trail and I love how you interact with other hikers too! Have plenty of rest and I will look forward to your next new video whenever it will come :) Thank you.

[@ezraellis7289]

Way to get after it Steve, You’re still a better rider than most of us; including me. You’ll be shredding the gnar gnar in no time.

[@slimdog72]

Stoked to see ya riding again. Can't wait for our snow to disappear.

[@yohannpitrey4598]

Finally someone did a proper review of the Roost. Thank you Steve for putting in the work!! As usual your reviews are super helpful ❤

[@terytkonar7695]

I must say what a GORGEOUS build!!! My soul melts from that pink omg. Stay strong Steve, much love !!!!

[@Alex_564]

Glad to see you on the trail & riding. I think Stainless steel vs regular steel could be a good video for big brain party.

[@mikejones420]

So good to see you riding, and having fun, smiling again, love it, and take good care of yourself Steve.

[@MidlifeMTBdude]

Great to see you out and about. Especially on a UK hardtail. Collecting my Gen 4 Stanton Sherpa tomorrow thanks to your advice on patreon Steve, ace service you provide over there. Hoping you go from strength to strength energy wise.

[@Bluebluepoodle]

Happy to hear you are feeling well enough to do this appraisal. 😊

[@dirtycommtroop]

Watching all your reviews on these bespoke Ti frames has inspired me to do my first complete custom build. I just got a new Commencal Meta HT last year so its going to be a while but next build will def be from the ground up.

[@shrubjr893]

YAY!!!!, a Hardtail Party Video!!!! 🙏👍😁😎

[@BikeandSkiGeoff]

The joy in your voice on this review is contagious. I kinda want one of these but the Large size is a little too small for me. If they made an XL one I'd probably pull the trigger and get one.

[@xanderbigelow3875]

I always love to see your polite trail etiquette. Looks like a really fun bike!

[@shaunroach7829]

Your excitement and pure joy riding the bike was fun to watch!!! Great review breakdown on what makes that bike so special!!! Looking forward to the next one, great job Steve!!!

[@JimCockerham]

So glad to see you back riding! Thanks for the interesting review.

[@pierresimon987]

Happy to see you again on the trail, thanks for your review. Can't wait to build mine. Keep it up !

[@briankelliher5026]

Love your channel dude! Sending prayers for your health!!

[@hardtailparty]

Thank you so much

[@cycling_plurality]

Oh man, stainless is so cool. I hope more manufacturers explore using it. So glad to see you made it out! I am still very jealous of the pink Helm too.

[@Nozes..]

So glad to see you riding,hope you're feeling better,Steve. Is stainless tubing different in ride feel to regular steel?

[@pfaedu]

Soo amazing to see you ride a bike again. ❤

[@dozgulpmus]

Hey Steve, so happy to see you with another bike here. Hope to see you regularly. Wishing you all the best. 🤙

[@wasaker09]

Man! Good to see you back on a hardtail! Thanks for this review. Shared it with a buddy of mine who wants to replace his Fuse.

[@marktickle8480]

Good to see you reviewing again. Lovely bike.

[@glenlyman2882]

Awesome review, glad to see you back in the saddle! Speaking of Starling, here's an idea for Big Brain Party....see if you can review the Beady Little Eye, a full suspension single speed! Please?

[@starlingcycles835]

Like this idea!

[@CarsandBikes]

Thank you for this review. Stainless Steel and magnesium frames such a unicorn. Very little reviews out there.

[@stephenking2869]

Great to see you out and about. That bike looks 🔥🔥🔥!

[@johnnykramolis7469]

Good to see you riding bikes Steve! Great review as always. Take care.

[@syms85]

Great video buddy clad to hear your feeling better!

[@KestrelYI]

Great to see you out there!

[@soco4949]

Glad you're feeling well enough to post a ride review! Q: Is that a new brand of sun hoody you're wearing?

[@reggieringgoldjr68]

Great to see you Steve, and as always My Friend another Great Video......🙏🏾🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾🫡

[@shawngifford]

No worries on the fitness, you’re not alone. Most of us don’t have as good of a reason as you do, although having a child also ranks pretty highly also. Nice ride/review, regardless.

[@knopers7057]

im love this bar and stem ;D

[@ThomasDiFrancesco-Schäfer]

Good to see you ridin again and wishing you another 1000 hardtails to be ridden. It's a beautiful bike. Only the clatter of the chain on the chainstay is a little annoying. But easy to calm it. Regards from Germany

[@jurisx85]

Great to see you riding, Steve! That front wheel looks like is 3 feet in front of you.

[@hardmtnbiker]

I see “cut through” sections of my local trails that have evolved over the years. One section specifically just eliminates the final two switch backs of El Prieto trail on Brown Mountain. It’s obvious the intent was for people to get a faster Strava time.

[@ssmtb]

16:41 can't wait for a Little Beady Eye review, I hope Starling is will send you one 🙏

[@emtbwulf9215]

Hi Steve, It's great to see you out on the trails! Great review. Definitely one to consider. I'm going to be out there in May and would like to know what trails you rode in this review. Thank you!

[@michaelrieser9928]

Thanks Steve, love the mullet hardtails. Have the Santa Cruz Mx, just made a Stanton slackline mullet. It has that same aspect where it rolls faster than the chameleon. Weird! I was going to go with the roost but it was alittle pricier and I was trying to get away from the 63.5 hta thing. As I’m in Marin county and I don’t need that much hta. But now after your review t think I’m going to try it. Mullets have their limitations but they are so fun to rail!

[@GeekonaBike]

Great to see U out on the Trails Steve. I'm very curious about stainless, how does feel compaired to a Ti frame w/ similar geo 7 how would the weights compare?

[@JaggedTusk]

Sweet bike. I'm seriously considering one of these. I'd be very interested in a review of one of the Dawley hardtails if you ever get the chance. They looks pretty sweet.

[@Donovangulya]

Hey Steve glad to see you back on the bike. I was wondering what your thoughts on the Jamis komodo were. I cannot find any info anywhere on it.

[@ericbeech2652]

Steve, I have exhausted all that KZbin has to offer regarding your review on the roost titanium bars. I'm trying to decide between the one up and roost.

[@GolluB80]

Just wanted to say that mostly because of this channel i now have custom titanium hardtail frame on order and planning to build wheels this weekend for it. Only thing i am still unsure is what fork to get...

[@FrANTiXzz]

The fork color

[@loft4me]

It's a beautiful bike. But I wonder what the thought is, behind the cable route along the top of the down tube (06:20). The look detracts from the clean look of the inner triangle.

[@Doty6String]

Gorgeous bike

[@worshipingIAM]

Missing you buddy! Hope your hanging in there and doing well!!

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks, doing my best to stay positive

[@roddas26]

That is a cool looking bike. Stainless steel and pink, who'd have thought? 🤙

[@MrRideczech]

Cool to see you on the bike 👌🏻💪🏻....while you are on a UK theme...how about reaching out to Stif Mountain Bikes.... I'm currently riding their V1 Stif Squatch....such a ridiculously competent frame for winch up and rip down stuff... Super compliant too... Would super interested to hear your thoughts on it as well....😁

[@kilencventiz]

pLS tested Curtis Bike AM9 version....

What do you think, should fork travel be somewhat proportional to body height/size? (always happy to see you uploading new videos. Couldn't care less about mullet bikes, but still watching every minute :) )

[@hardtailparty]

No, i dont think so at all, but a lot of people seem to think this.

@@hardtailparty not arguing against you, just about the topic. If in an ideal world everybody had a bike perfectly matched to their size (frame, wheels, handlebars, cranks, everything...) why stop at suspension? For a 210cm tall guy a 140mm fork will feel like a short XC fork for a 160cm girl. Although i guess, it would be better for full suspension bikes to avoid excess diving.

[@TheSurftrailer]

Enjoyed the video! I have a modern British hardtail. The Identiti AKA. It has all the same geo qualities you list about this Starling, but I'm not sure I get on with it anymore after riding a couple of other bikes lately. It's a small with a huge reach, and I find for some reason it just jumps awful. Stuck to the ground. Curious what you think about this Roost jumping?

[@guidodezwaan]

I wonder, do you face and chase the bottom bracket, steer tube etc. On the bikes you assemble before you add all your equipment on the bikes? Im in doubt of assembling a steel hardtail, but not sure what things i have to do extra besides the assembly part and getting the equipment.

[@hardtailparty]

Nope! All frames should come chased when you buy them. If you want to be triple sure, you can do it, but I've never done it. I expect the manufacturer to do all that.

[@VelkePivo]

Great to see you on the bike, and particularly great to see you on this one as I’ve been eyeballing it for a while. How much of the harshness (stiffness) would you attribute to the 27.5 rear wheel? I’m assuming a 29er provides more give. Also, if you’d care to say, what do you think of the Starling over the Chili Dog? Thanks 😊

[@hardtailparty]

I do my bike comparisons over on patreon, id be happy to help you over there. Patreon.com/hardtailparty

[@VelkePivo]

@@hardtailparty Happy to pay, not willing to use Patreon due to their one-sided politically motivated cancellations.

[@lextergarrielumanito4649]

Beautiful 😍

[@Qzypt215]

Hey Steve! I am currently thinking about selling my 23 Ripmo af because I think it may be too much bike for me and the riding I do for now, and to get a hardtail instead. Would you say it is a good idea to sell it and get a cheaper hardtail such as san quentin 2, or cannondale habit ht 1? Or what other slightly more aggressive HT would you recommend, IF it is a good idea to sell my ripmo? =)

[@Gauci1980]

Hi Steve, I joined your Patreon but can't seem to ask you a question on there. I'm buying a 'hardtail for life' and I'm trying to decide between the Switch9er ti and the Roost. Can you share any insights on the difference between them? It's a huge decision for me so any help would be massively appreciated 🙏🏻

[@hardtailparty]

Are you still having issues with messaging me on patreon? Click on my avatar and send a message.

[@Gauci1980]

@hardtailparty My mistake, I had surgery last week so my head wasn't working properly 🙈 I have messaged you on there now.

[@hardtailparty]

You're not the first, patron is still a little clunky.

[@aaronrabun1773]

Need some logo stickers available for purchase 🤘🏼

[@hardtailparty]

I sell them on patreon

[@griffmtb]

Couldn't agree more...#stayonthetrail

[@marvinkamei7007]

hardtails on rough offroad, can feel like some knock out blows, soften it up and and save your body!1

[@glynnb6572]

What fork do you have on this?

[@kisilvan]

150mm Cane Creek Helm I believe although the Roost can take 120 to 160mm amazingly

[@glynnb6572]

@@kisilvan I've just not seen that colour! Nice.

[@hardtailparty]

140mm helm. I talk about it on the first look vid. I actually painted this fork to match my other limited edition helm that's also pink.

[@dpeterson4084]

Yes moved like count from 666 to 667. Sorry. But thumbs up for advocacy on not going around hard obstacles!

[@bubbastank3108]

Very similar to the Enigma

[@hardtailparty]

Sorta, but they ride quite different

[@isaaclavoie]

In the land of cinderblocks lol

[@fatrobdouble]

So sad that the word "mullet" is now used for basically anything/everything that's mismatched on a bicycle, these days.