It climbs well but the enduro was a better climber.

Hey mate, nah I didn’t! I’ve messed my back up so sold the bike for now.

I’m 6ft 3 and I’d rather have an S4, much nimbler. It just depends on your riding style

I am 6'1 and don't think I would go larger than s4 as well. Had the shop weight the s4 evo comp alloy with pedals and it was 36 lbs which is a lot of bike already for me.

Hey mate! I’m using a go pro hero 8 on a chest mount.

How tall are you?

How many of them have you owned that makes you so wise ? :D

@@weichentechnikk8083 I’ve managed 2 bike shops. This sport is out of control and so are the plastic bikes with 160mm of travel designed for machine built trials at resorts. Jesus. Get a steel hard tail and ride like a man on real trails.

@@a.l.8618 how is 1998 treating you ? ... so many EWS racers are using steel hard tails because they want to be so manly LOL

@@a.l.8618 Ok boomer

Thanks man, climbs great for the descending you can do on it. Both are great bikes.

Cheers mate!

Hey Alex! I’m really liking the low position on the rear, and I’m using the middle headset cup. It’s a good mix of climbing and stability.

​@@TrailswithTaylor Great review...I tried 63.5 using high setting thinking I would hate the slack angle....I was so wrong, I love the safe feeling for steep technical trails...so that's my keep setting for everything I ride now. I love the plush suspension and find the tyres it came with awesome...the new butcher t9 is way better than the old butcher. I love the swat cage and water bottle that fits inside....I am 178cm =5.10 and got the S4...so stable but I am just curious if S3 would be more nimble as yes, this is a big bike. With the more reach I don't know if I would like going less as I have got used to more room in the cockpit. But for people unsure of size if on the cusp of size chart...maybe go smaller so the bike is more easy to throw around...that's my take...but would love to know if you have tried the 63.5?...I'm living in Wellington...trails here are mint :)

Sounds like you got the right size to me, I definitely prefer the extra reach! I haven’t tried the 63.5 angle yet but found the chainstay adjustment enough to make it feel really capable. If I was doing a big downhill day on shuttles or something, I’d go for the slacker angle but I’m pedalling most places these days so try and keep a balanced geo setting :)

Cheers bro! Haha great minds think alike!

Oh man! Sucks aye.

@@TrailswithTaylor yea, didn't end up in as bad condition as you, hope everything's doing well now

Cheers mate doing heaps better now!

Cheers mate! Took about half a day to film. I was tired as after!

Thanks!

All sorts but most of it is Corridor and Katore jumps. I’ve done a wee bit of work on the trail, but am heading to Auckland for six weeks so won’t get a chance to do anything on it for a while.

@@TrailswithTaylor looking forward to seeing the progress when you do get back to it.

@@chrishennessy4200 cheers mate will make sure I do a good update!

Pop it mate.

Seth can whip both ways! 😎

Cheers mate!

Thanks Marty!!

Quick bois. Hope you’re doing good man!

Thanks!

Hi! Mine seems okay so far, although the chain has definitely chewed a little bit of the stay protector. I’ve heard people who run bigger chainrings have less issues, but the issue is exacerbated when going to oval or smaller chainrings. My fix is going to be a bit of shoe glue and some 3m tape.

Specialized recommends no larger than a 2.5 inch wide rear tire. Front depends on your fork.

@@TrailswithTaylor thank you. I was a little confused about the tire size details. On their website, 2.6 front and 2.3 rear. There is no faq available.

Big bike for a big boy!

Definitely not as I’m 6’2” and feel pretty happy on it! Being that you’re a wee bit taller it’d probably be ideal. 👍

@@TrailswithTaylor Sick, I tried the shop guy's S6 and it just felt big. Glad I ordered the S5.

@@hb7030 good on ya! You’ll enjoy it. It’s a great bike.