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

Starling Cycles introduced the Roost stainless steel hardtail in 2021. It quickly sold out, and batch 2 is back in stock. Today we take a first look at this beauty. It's a mullet (MX, or 29/27.5) with some party geometry. Starling says they made this bike to be a do-anything hardtail. What do you think? What's your favorite feature? What would you change? Learn more about this bike here: https://www.starlingcycles.com/bikes/roost-hardtail/ Did you learn something? Say thanks and support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hardtailparty Do you need help choosing your next bike? Become a supporter today for one-on-one bike consultation: patreon.com/hardtailparty Featured gear in this video (using these links supports the channel and may save you money too): ergon gd1 grips: https://bit.ly/3mYRL8Z Roost ti bars - 5% off using code "hardtailparty2023" https://bit.ly/3nIJg2v 5DEV Titanium Stem (50mm) - 5% off using code "hardtailparty" https://bit.ly/3Ji2Ta0 Stepcast 34 Performance Fork - https://bit.ly/3sLcAKG Forge + Bond AM 30 Wheels - https://bit.ly/3r4QPVw Specialized Ground Control Tires - https://bit.ly/3Z7MIEG 5% off 5DEV cranks and 30t chainring - Use coupon code "hardtailparty" here: https://bit.ly/3c5Ha6b Wheels Manufacturing Solo XD SS Conversion - https://bit.ly/461GQiD 8 speed chain - https://bit.ly/461GeJN Pedals and 10% off all crankbrothers gear using code " hardtailparty10" here - https://bit.ly/45L56pI Chain Lube - SCC Tech Slick - https://amzn.to/3P2cXYI Bike Hardcore Whip Wipe - https://amzn.to/3r7zHyE Bike Hardcore Chain Degreaser - https://amzn.to/3sJ8in9 Orange Seal Endurance Sealant - https://bit.ly/44KJiZY Gear I use and love: 30% off my favorite eyewear: Julbo. Use code HARDTAIL-PARTY-30 at julbo.us 5% off 5DEV cranks - Use coupon code "hardtailparty" for a discount code here: https://bit.ly/3c5Ha6b 5% off roost titanium bars and stem: use code "hardtailparty22" Spinergy MXX 30 - https://bit.ly/3AiL4UW (use coupon code "HTPARTY10" for 10% off) 10% off all Crank Brothers gear here: https://bit.ly/3tkTKdD using code "hardtailparty10" SCC Tech Chain Lube and Cleaner - http://bit.ly/3mlVKPb Outdoor Vitals Altitude Sun Hoodie - https://bit.ly/3Qpm9Iu Hardtail Party Shirts, hats, and SWAG - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtail... Lab Austere hip pack: https://bit.ly/3p37K58 - code "Hardtail.Party" 25% off Handup Gloves: https://bit.ly/3dhUe8z - use discount code "HARDTAILPARTY" My shop tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hardtailp... My tire sealant: https://bit.ly/2ULJirZ Hardtail Party collection by pedal industries - code "HARDTAILPARTY": https://bit.ly/3ilNdqH What's in my water bottles (Tailwind): https://bit.ly/2Xbxy3q My hooded sun shirt: https://bit.ly/38NdU1x Milwaukee Inflator. I love this thing! https://amzn.to/38Vdqrj Presta adapter: https://amzn.to/3cMADx1 5% off all RSD bikes using code "party" - https://bit.ly/3dj2nZP - Ryan Leech Connection: $19 off - coupon code "hardtailparty"​ - https://bit.ly/2UwrmQq https://amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty Any time you shop on amazon using this link, it helps me. Jenson: https://bit.ly/3WSODuD Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/3VA3GIK Note: many of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases.