Welcome back to Street Pigeon MTB to what has to be one of the most exciting videos I have produced for some time.

The growth of the British Steel Hardtail market has been incredible over the past few years. Steel hardtails offer the rider something special simplicity, pleasing aesthetics and reliability. Link this with modern geometry and you have amazing performance. In this video we film the build of what I believe could be the best British steel hardtail currently available.

There are loads of dream build videos out there. In this video we look at my specific dream build based on keeping the budget under 3K. I realise that will not be everyone's idea of a dream build, but for me dream builds are a personal thing.

In summary, the Forge from Bird has been years in the making. The roots of this British steel hardtail can be traced to initial designs in 2013. The final Forge bike is a trailready, enduro slaying 29” wheeled beast, taking a 130160mm fork and made from the perfect mix of 4130 steel and Reynolds 853 DZB. A slack 64 degree head angle combined with short chainstays, sleek tubing and a slim tapered headtube means the Forge is aesthetically traditional with modern geometry and is ready to conquer the gnarliest trails you can find whilst looking beautiful. The main features of the Bird Forge are as follows

29 Inch Wheels
140160mm front travel
4130 steel with Reynolds 853 DZB top tube and down tube
Investment cast chainstay yoke for maximum tyre clearance (2.6”)
ISCG05 mount
2x Bottle cage mounts on the downtube
SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
External cable routing
Threaded bottom bracket

For more information on the Bird Forge steel 29er hardtail use this link https://www.bird.bike/product/forgef...

If you are new to my videos then expect to see high quality riding vlogs shot in the same style as McTrail Rider, Paul the Punter and BKXC. I try to travel to the best MTB locations in Scotland finding you the best mountain biking trails.

The video was shot on a GoPro Hero 7 mounted on the chin of a Met Parachute helmet using a Gnartec mount. The chest camera footage was shot on a GoPro Hero 9.

I am supported by Bird Cycleworks. The bike being ridden is a Bird Aeris AM9, 150mm 29er enduro bike https://www.bird.bike/aerisam9/

I am supported by Endura clothing. This is one of the most respected brands in the industry. To see why check out https://www.endurasport.com/

I am supported by Mudhugger. They make the best MTB mud protection out there! https://www.themudhugger.co.uk/

I am supported by Fenwicks cleaning products. Check them out, they are really nice products for sure! https://fenwicksbike.com/products/

I collaborate with Ridelines, an MTB tuition company. They offer a fantastic service and should be considered by anyone wanting to improve their riding. Check them out at https://ridelines.co.uk/

My bike is maintained by Bspoke Cycles Peebles. They offer insanely good service and I cannot recommend them enough. Check them out at https://bspokepeebles.co.uk/

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