Looks awesome.
Love the music too!
Plus a tick for having a dog
Yeah, looks pretty good!
wouldn’t mind trying one out.
It's certainly caught my eye. Would love to see more about the kinematics.
UDH so will work with T-type transmission. 34.9 seat tube and 200mm disc mounts.
Looks a lot like a modern version of my old Turner 6 Pack.
That's the only bike that would take me away from Bird
That looks lovely,
Wonder if the raw colour option will have raw stays this time like the one above, a silver rocker option like the one on the Slacker frame would be nice and look way better imho, the current raw option looks like the back end was warranty replaced and they only had them available in black.
The Edit V1 was a bunch of fun, so anything they’ve done to improve on it is only going to make it better. When the enduro gives up the ghost I’ll be getting another .
That’s the only bike that would take me away from Bird
My Aeris 9 is pretty similar to this in mullet mode.
It has more adaptability to take full 29 and switch from 160mm to 180mm rear travel - but this frame might slightly edge it if I only wanted mullet. Sometimes less is more.
Wonder if they're from the same factory.
Wonder if they’re from the same factory.
Not unless Airdrop changed factory.
Good point about the stays, I never noticed. I never did like the mistmatched raw/black colour scheme. This is much better.
Could even send it to Steve the Anodiser and get a wicked rainbow fade on it.
I really like it but maybe not enough to be crushed by the knowledge of how much my current frame is worth on the used market.
My Aeris 9 is pretty similar to this in mullet mode.
Bit of a hijack, but what have you done to mullet the 9? The Bird website kinda mentions it but no specifics. I assume you've not just shoved in a rear wheel and cracked on?
The aeris 9 is so close to what I want, but not quite enough to go for it.
Can run a 160mm fork or a longer dual crown, yes please.
Can run as long as possible dropper, yes.
Can run a water bottle, yes.
External cable routing, yes.
Aluminium, yes.
Mullet day to day, no. My reckoning would put it with a 160mm fork with a touch over 63* ha, about 330mm bb height and a probably 76* seat angle.
Wheres this airdrop ticks all the boxes for me, for an adaptable enduro/uplift bike that will be fun.
There is a mullet linkage in test which gives you the full 'experience' with mixed wheels...
Interesting that Airdrop at sticking to 27.5" across most bikes when Bird are dropping it.
Anyway, looks great! Really like this.
There is a mullet linkage in test which gives you the full ‘experience’ with mixed wheels…
Yeah but have you tried it on any big drops?
Interesting that Airdrop at sticking to 27.5″ across most bikes when Bird are dropping it.
It's not a bad idea actually. If you absolutely must have 27.5 they'll be the only place you can buy from. They'll corner the market for Instagram berm slashers.
Just read on Pinkbike that the raw frames will be all one colour and it won't be actually raw it'll be brushed and clear powder coated. Sounds good to me. My last truly raw frame looked dull and dirty at all times.
Onzadog
It’s certainly caught my eye.
Yeah, it's very clean and simple
Wonder if the raw colour option will have raw stays this time like the one above
cross your fingers they do a limited edition like my 5th anniversary one
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There is a mullet linkage in test which gives you the full ‘experience’ with mixed wheels…
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tested on the new Glentress red I see
I really like the look of it - very tempted.
Interesting that Airdrop at sticking to 27.5″ across most bikes when Bird are dropping it.
“We only do smaller wheels” was their USP
I like 275 wheels. I enjoyed 29 wheels when my goal was to go as fast as possible, but now my aim is to mess around more on the trails.
FFS. Bastards.
FFS, a very desirable bike, but I didn't know it was that much of a must have.
Bit of a hijack, but what have you done to mullet the 9? The Bird website kinda mentions it but no specifics. I assume you’ve not just shoved in a rear wheel and cracked on?
Well, Bird's advice was to stick a 27.5 rear wheel in and crack on. In the short/high flip chip setting.
It works very well though. I was riding them back-to-back in Pila & Verbier last month and found there's a real and useful difference on different kinds of trails.
Looks like Ben's suggesting they are doing a mullet link after all now though? It was previously abandoned I thought.
I would like to try the mullet with the 445mm chainstay setting, but I won't bother buying another linkage to do so.
Looks like Ben’s suggesting they are doing a mullet link after all now though? It was previously abandoned I thought.
Its the same linkage as we originally designed, it causes 'workstand' problems for cable routing which we don't think will be a problem in real use, but we're giving it an extended test to be sure. Unfortunately you cant really replicate a years worth of riding in crap conditions without crap conditions + 1 year. So its taking a while!
Sucks for Airdrop; getting robbed is a PITA but comes with the territory now I guess 🙁
Ah gutted for them its got pinched!!! I was liking this as my first foray into a fs bike for many years if my lottery win comes up as wife said no Booo
Thieving shitheads. That's why my last 2 vans have had ground anchors inside them. They're not secure at all so I chained them up every time.
Its the same linkage as we originally designed, it causes ‘workstand’ problems for cable routing which we don’t think will be a problem in real use, but we’re giving it an extended test to be sure.
Ah right, cheers.
I suspect the flip chip method may be more usable for lazy riders like me, as you can do it in the car park, between runs on uplift etc.
When I got the bike, I thought the different linkages for rear travel would be handy for me, but the mullet option has been far more useful in the real world. I just rode it at 160mm rear for my entire Alps trip.
Will try to end the hijack now, but some good info there thanks. I think mulleting as-is will be lower (and slacker) than I'm aiming for, the 29er geometry is pretty much bang on. Will keep an eye out for where the mullet link lands, although I think I might just have to get used to the occasional tyre stripe on my bum
Hopefully they're dumb smack heads and will get rumbled soon, if they're smart and follow Airdrop's social it's probably already stripped for parts and the front triangle is binned, either way they want their hands chopping off, shame Airdrop didn't airtag it, sadly quite necessary these days, slapped wrist justice system offers SFA deterrent for these scumbags.
Think it looks very nice and clean. Always liked the look of them but prefer a 29r, so this piques my interest
bit of a bump....
Has anyone got the new Edit MX?
Pics? Ride reports? Tell me!! 🙂
No but in the 5 month lifespan of this thread I still haven't cleared the garage out to see if I can raise enough money for an Edit MX frame and fork.
Where does the time go?
Nice one @onzadog , let us know how you get on.
Which sizes are you trying?
S3 and S2. Being 5'10" I'm on the cusp as always. Supposed to be an advantage of being average height but it feels more like a curse.
I'm looking for a long ride around the Peak bike so think the S3 will be better due to the longer effective top tube.
I know I'd need an S4. It's bang in between my 2 current bikes and I don't want to go any shorter. I'm 6'2".
I really want the frame with the Ohlins coil. It's only the price of the matching fork that puts me off. You can't find an RXF38 half price anywhere like you can with a Zeb. I'd settle for 20% off!
I'm also wondering if I'd be better off with a Madonna V3 which is probably the better all rounder and a nicer place to sit and pedal. I like the longer chainstays, steeper SA and the ability to run a big rear wheel.
I'm waiting on the yellow shock. Airdrop had some supply/delivery problems but they were superb with sorting stuff out and keeping in contact. A really pleasant and personal service.
@onzadog - I think I will be in the same boat, although I am 5’ 9, but my previous bike had a 480mm reach and my current a 472mm. But know something with a touch less might be easier to ride/throw about.
its a shame I am so far from Sheffield!!
@sharkattack - I dragged this thread back up, as I want a Madonna, but wonder if its £1200-ish better than an airdrop (frame and shock price wise).
@eulach - looks good. What size?
I've also looked at the RAAW but have the same question, is it actually better enough to justify the extra?
I'm thinking of the Ohlins shock but as I picked up a Fox 38 Factory at the right price during the CRC fire sale, I shall be fitting that.
I can only see £500 difference frame price for both framesets with the Ohlins coil.
I don't really need a Madonna as I'm keeping my 'trail' bike for big days out. I'd be quite happy with an Edit for bike parks and uplifts and general arsing around on.
As an only bike for doing everything I'd choose the Madonna no questions asked.
You're right, not as much difference as I thought. You can get a longer dropper in an Airdrop though.
Eulach have you had it on the scales yet.
Madonna is about £2400 (with an ohlins air shock), then factor in 20% import etc, plus postage, plus whatever fee the courier puts on and you are knocking on the door of £3000 delivered.
Unless i have that totally wrong, which if so, someone correct me and i will place my order today!!
I agree that you add 20% vat, but don't you also remove 19% German vat? Or do they list prices with out?
im guessing it knows my location, as a Frame, with Ohlins air shock, plus shipping is £2419 to pay.
Then i assume the VAT once it hits our shores.
Or €3265 if i collect, which then mentions local taxes.
So yeah, a chunk load more than an Airdrop. But i appreciate they are mildly different bikes.
Damn I totally forgot about Brexit tax. I'd prefer to drive to Raaw HQ with an envelope full of Euro's and beg for a bike just out of spite.
yeah, it sucks massive donkey dong!
"Damn I totally forgot about Brexit tax. I’d prefer to drive to Raaw HQ with an envelope full of Euro’s and beg for a bike just out of spite."
Group road trip?
It's harder to justify considering I can ride to Airdrop HQ in about 90 seconds and it's downhill all the way!
Do love the airdrop edit mx, would love to ride one to give a spin but will have to live it vicariously through you @Onzadog and this thread!
Looks like @eulach might be the first to offer some real world reviews.
Not this weekend I won't. My ridewrap kit just arrived so that's the first job, I might get the forks and bb fitted by monday. I'll get the scales out later - I bought it for uplifts so weight wasn't really a consideration.
Madonna is apparently 10 1/2 pounds with coil, so hopefully the edit can beat that as well as the price. Ha ha edited due to just woke up confusion.
The Edit has a slightly higher bottom bracket as well which I think will be advantageous in the Peak.
Also, I get the keep my headset from the diner bike. Having said that, I could have kept my dropper for the RAAW.
Was there a sneaky edit in there @noeffsgiven?
4.7kg on the bathroom scales which are NOT reliable - so no real difference on an s3 to the raaw (unless you want to subtract the weight of the helitape).
With daffodils instead of öhlins. The frame protection is on so maybe forks this avo...
p.s. don't rush the ridewrap - I got a couple of bubbles on the downtube, should've done the chainstays first 'cos there not so critical.
should’ve done the chainstays first ‘cos there not so critical
Thanks for the timely reminder.
I wasn't sure about the Sean Grean colour but it looks really good in the sunlight.
No, sorry. I built the wheels up and fitted the headset but then got caught out by Praxis BB standards. I was kind of hoping the Öhlins shock would turn up before I got too far into the build. The RS shock has a bit less travel and I didn't want to cut the chain too short. Chur bike park has opened so I hope that will encourage me to get my finger out with the build.
I wasn’t sure about the Sean Grean colour but it looks really good in the sunlight
Does it?
I was thinking more Qualcast or out of the way 1950's scout hut touched u where u wee thru. Looks heavy as well 😉
I like the green, haha yeah just like the old Qualcast mowers!
Looking forward to a ride report and pics soon @eulach
That Chur bikepark place looks amazing on Youtube. I'm trying to figure out how to squeeze it in on the way to Morzine this year, or maybe on the way home.
Nearly finished. It's rideable - I took it out for an hour locally to make sure nothing rattles and adjust brake/gear levers and saddle height. The spaghetti up front needs tidying and rear brake threading through the shock mount. There's no sealant in the tyres because I fitted the rear on back to front. Doh. The suspension is not set up and the gold and yellow look daft without the Öhlins shock.
First impressions were good, it felt a bit high after riding the pump track bike at the weekend but other than that I felt completely comfortable on it. It's heavy but spins up gravel track no worries with the shock on hard. The angles and big wheel up front make it really fast going down and it feels nicely balanced in the air. It's going to be fun.
Looking lovely. I have one in raw coming. I've got some black Fox 38s for it.
I'll be fitting Invisiframe to the forks which gives me an opportunity to swap the orange decals.
What colour would look nice with the raw/black scheme?
Love that green colour, so different and suits the slightly retro aesthetic.
Bike looks built to last too
One of the nicest looking bikes I have seen for a long time that, lovely.
I'm made up with the bike. I took it to the little local bike park at Bülach yesterday and had a blast. I put the sealant in and tidied the hoses up a bit. After an hour I dropped the bars by 10mm so I'll l need to cut the steerer again, but the little adjustment made all the difference. It's pretty much perfect although it should be, it is literally built for bike park riding. I'm really looking forward to taking it to the mountains this summer.
That's a lovely build, looks amazing!
I'm curious about your tyre choice though; personally I'd have expected a TC either just on the rear or both f&r, and the MM either just on the front or f&r. How do you find this combo?
Oh damn that looks and sounds... great.
I always thought the raw was the way to go - but that green is... interesting...
Being honest, how does it pedal? Every time I see one of these I think they may just be the answer to my multiple bike problems. I love my trail bike but the longer back end with the 29er is not exactly playful. I love my 27.5 remedy but it feels twitchy af in the air and the front is really low compared to the 29er...
Maybe I need to just go and visit airdrop to try one.
I’m curious about your tyre choice though; personally I’d have expected a TC either just on the rear or both f&r, and the MM either just on the front or f&r. How do you find this combo?
As a young lady once told me, "Business up front, party round the back".
I haven't taken it out on an all day ride so I can't realistically comment on it's uphill characteristics.
I've test ridden an S2 and an S3 around the Peak District. I found it pedalled well, but very differently to my Ibis Mojo HD3.
I think it depends on what you're climbing though. On a long fire road, I'd maybe prefer the Ibis, but technical climbing, the Airdrop wins. It's permanently supple and there's a noticeable difference in traction.
Until the Airdrop, I hadn't noticed that the Ibis stalls slightly on square edges while under load up hill. This was a trait that steered my away from Santa Cruz several years ago. Some bikes really make use of that chain tension when climbing to stiffen things up. I didn't think the Ibis did it compared to the Santa Cruz I demoed but trying the Airdrop highlighted that it did, just not as much.
By comparison, the Airdrop just keeps supple, keeps providing traction and keeps doing what you need it to.
I don't think I'll be getting to the top first, but I think I'll probably have pedalled more of the climb than most aboard the Airdrop.
Any other Edit MX owners out there?
No reviews online yet, not many useful videos. I'm interested in owners experiences.
I need a frame and my shortlist is pretty short at this point. Just need a nudge in the right direction!
Thought I’d add mine here.
I used to be the owner of the anniversary mk4 shiny one that I posted earlier in this thread which i stupidly sold and immediately regretted so here I am back again with the mx
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Just finished building it but off on holiday tomorrow so won’t get a chance to ride it before. Some new parts some parts off another bike. Needs a new stem and I’m waiting for a matching front wheel but otherwise done I think.
What a looker!
They look awesome, I've always liked how they look especially in raw. Would love to build up a full 27.5" one as a park/mini DH bike. The Filter looks like a lot of fun for something shorter travel too..
