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Pivot Firebird: The Gold Standard

Paul Andrews, BI editor | February 21, 2010August 12, 2009 | Bikes

Race Face Deus granny makes a nice addition to gold Firebird pivots

Toss in a gold Chris King bottom bracket and you've got a veritable Fort Knox down there!

In Whistler for Crankworx 2009

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