The Murmur is available with customisable geometry and as a frame only (with or without shock) or part of a complete, custom build. Customers are able to specify head tube angle, downtube length/reach and seat tube length. If you ask nicely he just might be able to accommodate special requests for extra customisation.

As far as spec goes, you’re looking at shock options from Fox, XFusion and more, and components from Funn, Burgtec, Stans, Mudhugger and RyanbuildsWheels.

This bike also marks the point that Starling becomes a full time operation. Joe will now be building bikes 9-5 and also managing a race team.

The key question, will it be any good? Well we’ve currently got the one on test and it’s blowing us away. We won’t say too much now, but it’s proving to be a bit of a curveball and very, very fast.

Frames start at £1,500 and you can place your order on the Starling website. Stay tuned for our full test coming soon.