how does it handle steep tech and sustained steep loam, roots, rocks, slabs, jank?

So you prefer that over the SB 120? I saw a 204 SB 120 with a top end build at an excellent price

How do you like it compared to the new SB 120 as i see you reviewed that recently?

I am looking at a 2024 120 and a new 140 LR thats a 2023, on sale for 5100.00 with XO AXS, etc.

Thanks for this video, awesome bike! Wish the sound of your voice was a bit clearer, microphone closer I mean. 🙌 Have you had problems with the small bearings on this bike? Thats what people are talking about on the forums, too small bearings in the pivot.

One more thanks to ya, Tom Pettys other band MUDCRUTCH song HOPE,, song says thanks for review of Tallboy, that or Smuggler for me soon. Cheers again brother

Great down to earth speak, I can feel the bikes by yer expression or describing the bikes feel,, and honest,,for some of us the shock might be an issue. This bike or the Norco optic for for me,, thanks brother,, and cheers, I opened a few watching yer channel,, it was fun having a few with ya. GRRREAT bike reviewing, down to earth speak.

just picked this bike up for 4500 nevr rode cause its 2 years old from bicycle heaven hoping its worth the $

Wicked Will front e rear ?

Every time he mentions the pricing I’m thinking ‘SAY AGAIN?’!!!

You’re the only person to ever say the switchblade is slow, not poppy or playful.

Transition told me 130 Fork is fine and a lot of people do it!! I’m considering putting a pike ultimate on the front at 130mm

Do you still have this bike? Does the shock bottom out frequently?

I never understood why there was this, premium image with Fox suspension. Over and over again I hear people rave the Lyrik over the 36 when it comes to people who’ve ridden both… My Lyrik Ultimate rides sooo buttery and supportively for how it does that. That said I just bought a Fox 36 off a guy for cheap to try out and it just doesn’t feel quite as good. Funny thing is the dude was selling it, brand new take off because he put a Lyrik Ultimate on instead…

how is the fit of the crankbrothers are they narrow and true to size?

Love the videos man! Would love to see some B roll footage of the bikes while you’re talking about them. Would really make a nice connection

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Dude, I’m sorry, but you’re not making any sense. If you look at the transmission differences, you’re comparing t type transmission to an older non-t type transmission. That’s the differences right there in performance when climbing and why the heck is the video so dark I mean, what is going on this video.

Nice review. How tall are you ? It would help as a reference since you were riding a medium. I'm looking at the Spur but in between sizes at 5'7"

What flat pedals do you ride? I have stamp 7 pedals and rock 5/10s. Thinking about getting the CBs

Im late to the party but I believe part of the reason for the arrivals composure is the 157 rear spacing. The bike is super stiff. My pivot is the same way. You notice it most on off camber sections and at speed.

Is it worth go go from trance x 1 2021 to this bike

I have a 2023 Instinct C30 and I love it. The cornering/climbing is one of the best in its category bc it has a longish chainstays. That is also why it is less poppy on trails without lipped jumps. I also upgraded my bike with a Pike Ultimate 150 from the Marzocchi Z2 150 and I put 2 spacers in the Fox DPS. I have ridden Stumpjumpers and Enduros for 20+ years and the RM is a way better bike. Nice review.

with 160mm travel i would take a zeb

Great video. I'm thinking of a pair of Crankbrothers. Is the sizing accurate? Thank you

What single track area is this?

You should get a norco fluid fs to review

Hey, late to the party here… Have you run the smuggler 140mm rear option? If so, how’d that go? Have you been on that smuggler still? Still love it long term? The frame price has dropped and I’m thinking of pulling the trigger. I’d run it 150/140mm front/rear with a 36 and try and get that downhill build popping. Thoughts??

I have the old Optic and old Sight and just got the new Sight and my mind was blown. It rides like a much bigger bike but still poppy like it's supposed to be at that travel. Made me wonder what this Optic was like and sounds like it's the same. Should be a rad bike for bulk flow trail laps!

Just picked one up. Aint got to test it on my local houston trails. Demo rode one at spyder mtn. and was insane. so ya. lol.

5:52, yeah they need to include washer spacers for crank boots

There must be something wrong with my new bike, or it's set up incorrectly. It's so firm that it feels like a hardtail! I'm a heavier rider, and the shock that came on the eMTB had a 0.9 spacer in 160 mm of travel. However, I need 260 psi to get 30% sag, making it very stiff. I don't have much of a choice here until I shed some weight and start again. But honestly, I think I'll have to put in a smaller spacer since I'm only using 75% of the travel, according to the O-ring. I have heard the magic spacer for the float x is the 0.6 and up to 0.7 mo more mo less so this is my next move

What range do you get

A S-Works Stumpy 2023, top notch mounted at 50% sale or a SB120? The stumpy would be the half price of the SB120!! I am coming from a 2017 INTENSE ACV so I think I will not be disappointed both ways..but I could be poorer 😂

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Watch your dang language!

No new content for the summer?

Weird thing with the grip on the Stamp 7. I use Stamp 2 myself (Large size), and grip is the least of my worries. Hard to actually move your foot once you have settled in.

Coming from the Megatower I wanted to step down to more efficient pedaling bike like the Tallboy or the SB120 and heard the Tallboy wasn’t a good climber with disappointed me as a Santa Cruz fan that wanted one. But maybe those people were just referring to the V4 and seems the minor change to the V5 improves the climbing ? Would you still recommend the Tallboy ? I also see Competitive Cyclist has amazing deals on the SB120 right now. Can get an X01 AXS SB120 for 5999 whereas that same build would be thousands more on the Tallboy. However I’m willing to look at an S build and do some mods here and there over time. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks !!!

i have 3 big ticket pedals , the diety TMAC , the DMR Vaults and currently the raceface Atlas . i think i love the Vaults the best , followed very very closely by TMAC and last is Atlas . IT's not liike the Atlas is shid , its not , i just find it TOO GRIPPY that i cannot reposition my foot once i step on . the vaults i feel you get grip when you want it , and very little grip when you dont want it the Tmac feels alright i did have once a pedal flip on me and nearly shinned me ....probably my lack of technique

Is this trail in cali?

No that it’s been a year - is the smuggler loud on trails? I have seen other videos where people say it raddled . Torn between this and Ripmo

8:20 yep that’s the long and short of it for me… FR pros and Stamps are both close until then

Did you ever make the updates to the Tallboy? Did you release that update video?

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I just picked one up for $500 and I look forward to trying it out. I paired it with the GX AXS kit and I really like how clean the bike is now with only the brake hoses.

Tbh I wish someone would do a review on this bike hitting big jumps and showing what it's capable of doing

Where can I get those shoes

Hey man. I've really been interested in the Arrival. I see you went with the med, how tall are you?

Nice reviews. A couple of thoughts on how you could improve your content. You clearly have a lot of experience on these bikes. It would be helpful if you would provide context on how you like to ride and your trails you are testing on. The next step to help your viewers is to describe which types of trails best suit each bike. Instead of just giving us numbers for climbing, descending, etc., how about describing what about these characteristics differentiated it from the other bikes on test. Also best to describe how you got along with the bike in terms of fit and components. If the fit or components weren’t to your liking or were setup exactly how you like it that will dramatically change your perspective on any bike. You’re going to hate any bike that feels too big or too small, brakes you aren’t comfortable with, uncomfortable saddle, bars too wide or too barrow, etc.