2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude (Fox 38, XTR)

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[@VanCan]

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[@valentin7746]

I would love to see you ride a Commencal Meta AM 🤙

[@dhiraj_77]

Please ride trek remedy

[@stevenw97]

Always love that clean bunny hop at the start of the trail

[@ononewheel7]

I would have flipped over if i tried that 🤣

[@BermUnit]

@@ononewheel7 been there and thought about trying to yoink the 50lb ebike over it, but it's taller than it looks.

[@ononewheel7]

@@BermUnit its defiantly past my skill level hahaha but i am working at it!

[@BermUnit]

@@ononewheel7 you got this!

[@ononewheel7]

@@BermUnit i am close to maybe a half a foot now 🤣

[@charliewj4887]

Rocky Mountain seem to be getting more popular and popular since Covid

[@mickaelht598]

Dont you mean since jesse started getting a lot of coverage

[@charliewj4887]

@@mickaelht598 🤫

[@jaredross9118]

My dad has 3 Rocky Mountains all from over 5 years ago. I’m close with a guy that owns a shop who sells rocky and he was saying how many more people are choosing rocky over other brands now.

[@slowspoke1027]

@@jaredross9118 I'm loving my Rocky so I don't doubt that people are jumping into the bandwagon 😄

[@jaredross9118]

@@slowspoke1027 yep, they are awesome. The geometry was way ahead of its time

[@xanderzumwalt917]

Rocky Mountain is killing it lately with all their bikes. Best brand in my opinion

[@rolfvomgolf3721]

Does anyone else feel like u can hear how good the bike feels from the sound it makes while riding?

[@VanCan]

Definitely

[@ShitStefanShoots]

a quiet bike on a rough trail is sooooo satisfying

[@elias-di3bi]

a quiet bike is a fast bike

[@kevinrrockguitar3697]

Me: There is NO way he's going to casually ride down Boogie Man in the wet. Him: Casually cleans a soaking wet Boogie Man. Unbelievable skills you have, my man!

[@mrvwbug4423]

That is crazy. North Shore looks like pure death when its wet haha

[@krissv3ctor512]

Oh this bike sounds so nice whilst you’re ripping down the trails!

[@DeadsetYT]

You're a beast! .... The bikes pretty good too.

[@JorgeDiaz-bu5sk]

Rocky Mountain altitude is a killer bike! 👍🏼

[@michaelbulcock6004]

Altitude and instinct are dream bikes for me.

[@allenkvextreme]

this bike is definitely one of the good ones

[@howiseeitmtb7327]

I’ve never click faster in my life! Love the Vid

[@ononewheel7]

Nice bike and nice riding these trails look so killer!

[@federicomarmolejo1952]

Great video, your skills are insane man!!!!

[@fynnwind2494]

I just got mine a couple weeks ago, a beast on the trails!

[@beyondtheride]

Very clean riding, love it 😍

[@mtb_noobie1230]

I definitely agree about the tires and climbing. For me that's the biggest difference.

[@timvelisek8764]

Looks absolutly mint mate🥵

[@Strider362]

I think it's funny how fast you're cruising down these trails and just so casually talking to the camera 😅

[@benwigginsbikes]

That bike is awesome but the trails are why I was watching the video. I wish we had stuff like that around Asheville, NC.

[@kevinrrockguitar3697]

He makes these double blacks look easy. They are absolutely nuts. And in the wet!

[@RyanDavid-gu8et]

Sweet man( debating over that or the clash I think I’ll go with the clash but still that bike is insane 🤟

[@pault2417]

1994 Rocky Mountain Fusion was my first real MTB, raced that thing for a long time, Still have it, been loaned around for friends and family lol

[@endurogod5230]

Haha knew this was going to be the next vid after seeing u up at seymour😂 i hyper extended my elbow that day

[@jeremiemcclean1635]

Definitely waiting for used market on this. Perfect upgrade from the 2018 Slayer model.

[@radbradmtb6915]

Reminds me of Guerrilla Gravity. Has the same flexibility in chainstay lengths, etc. That'd be super cool if you reviewed a GG Gnarvana someday! Good riding, as always, dude!

[@murraysmtbadventures2622]

Hey its my bike! But brand new and better haha! Love my rocky mountain though! This trail looks like a hell of a lot of fun too!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Just got the C50 in 27.5 and I love it!

[@stepheno.2730]

That jank section doe🔥

[@8664antonio]

badass ride!

[@rubindublone5932]

I love your gopro with the chin mount

[@hampuskarling]

I have a norco sight carbon 29er, with zeb in the front and coil in the back. Riding 90kg fully kitted. Works like a dream!! You’re totally right with zeb on more bikes!

[@kanyeeastnorth4847]

Jesse Melamed sells a LOT of bikes🤙😂

[@jamesandbrendaoates7637]

Awesome video and riding skills. You could probably ride that trail on any mountain bike.

[@jasonlewis6914]

Sick bike. And running xtr to me hands down best drivetrain you can get ona mountain bike. The shifting is so fast

[@vbspec94]

Wet skinnys...... Aaaaaaaaa Sick riding!

[@FrANTiXzz]

I wish we would have trails like that here in Germany

[@richard1vestrada712]

I have a altitude C90 awesome bike cant wait for summer to come here in alberta .

[@mr1982davies]

makes me want to purchase an altitude nice review

[@richarddry8330]

Love these vids! When you say you're a big guy how heavy are you? I'm a big guy and want to get something that feels safe under me!

[@VonSC2]

Jeff Kendall Weed tested all 9 configurations on the Altitude, check it (search): 'FAD or RAD- do adjustable geometry and suspension matter?'

[@lonohst]

That's a great video I used it as a reference when I started tuning my Altitude

[@thephoenixcycle8854]

I love the Altitude, everything about it except the price!

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

Have you thought about the Forbidden druid or for yourself the new bigger version coming very very soon ! For your new bike would be a wicked selection & you can have them as a mullet with the Ziggy Link ! Give it a try it's well worth a look & different as well & it's Canadian !!!!! & Fairly local to you as well ! Give them a call you would be a good ambassador !!!!! On your channel 👌👍😎😃

[@CarlHerbst]

I was wondering in the past if he would go Forbidden, but saying he wants a shorter rear pretty much rules them out. I absolutely love my Druid though, and have friends extremely eager to order their new bike ASAP. Still, would like to see them in for his take.

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@CarlHerbst I wouldn't be surprised if he's ridden a Druid, he's done a few collabs with BCPov, it wouldn't surprise me if he took Eric's Druid for a quick ride.

[@jazzunit8234]

Got the 2021 Altitude A30! Looking forward to Rocky’s 2022 models!!

[@DavidFoundCo]

Been thinking about getting this one but the 22’. How do you like it so far?

[@nicom4996]

Ĺove your ride!

[@Lucas-hk6gn]

saw this at my local bike shop holy crap it was a beutiful bike!

[@colesiebert6829]

You should try that stumpy evo, that’s seems like a sick bike and it’s nice hearing reviews from a typical mountain biker.

[@patrickj0or]

Would love to see you take a Forbidden Druid for a spin and hear your thoughts! Shorter travel, but hear nothing but good things from people that normally ride big bikes!

[@ethancannon8954]

Your POV looks so good, care to share you setup,and gopro settings .

[@South_Van_Ilse_MTB]

I have the A70, its amazing!!

[@poisoniv4581]

2:52 Now i see why you need to learn how to bunnyhop

[@myloraffaele-hamar]

I'm drooling bcs thats my dream bike

[@davidcarvalho9035]

Thoughts on the xtr brakes compared to your TRP'S and you old sram. Nice vid!!!

[@VanCan]

I’d say I like TRP > XTR > Sram.

[@viktorbaran9401]

Could you try once a Yeti SB150? Would really like to hear what you think about it🔥

[@craigcarey3644]

I wonder what bike Vancan demo’s next 🤔...maybe gives a 27.5 some love and test the new Nomad

[@7dragongames]

Would like to see you ride the new Trek Slash. All new for 2021.

[@edmundpohpiah6923]

Specialized stumpjumper evo seems like a great choice

[@mrvwbug4423]

If you can find one.

[@riainchristian3495]

Loven me a rocky mountain

[@rolfvomgolf3721]

I definitely know where i will live after finishing school

[@maxkaufel4715]

Where do you currently live?

[@mrvwbug4423]

better get a REALLY good paying job, Vancouver is the most expensive city on earth.

[@maxkaufel4715]

@@mrvwbug4423 what about other places in bc are they also as expensive

[@rolfvomgolf3721]

@@maxkaufel4715 Germany. I mean we have trails but Canada is just heaven for bikers. Everytime i watch some vid of VanCan i get sad bc our trails are either badly shaped, not shaped at all or simply boring. Especially in Sonneberg where i live.

[@rolfvomgolf3721]

@@maxkaufel4715 okay jetzt wo ich deinen Namen Lese merk ich das ich dir auch auf deutsch antworten könnte ups

[@zxtenn]

PRICES SURE ARE GOING UP THATS FOR SURE!! I LOVE MY 2019 INSTINCT BC CARBON 90, JUST UPGRADED TO THE 10-52 XO, NOTICE A SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT OVER THE GX 10-50 AND I NEED IT BEING A 65 YEAR OLD AMAZING SKILLS BTW, LIKE THREADING A NEEDLE ON THOSE SKINNIES

[@Chubacca838]

The dream bike right there! One day.. maybe. Do I really need a liver?

[@mrvwbug4423]

I could see Nick getting an Altitude to replace his Enduro. I've yet to see a review where the reviewer didn't love the Altitude.

[@felipverger]

What bike would you rather take to a bike park? The RM Altitude or the Spec enduro?

[@scottpratico1315]

Smooth as usual. I'm old and won't ride the elevated stuff. Watching you ride those greasy skinnies on a 29er enduro bike while casually discussing suspension kinematics is a mind bending pov experience. Simply awesome. Oh and that bike is sweet but the $$$? You could get a decent e bike for that lol.

[@colesembrot4326]

Are you thinking about riding or trying the new 2021 meta 29 or even the clash although that’s a 27.5 180/170 bike? They have these huge reach numbers 490 for a size L. I may do a 270 size m. To match my patrol...

[@nicko9579]

That bike is quiet. looks smooth. Are you looking at DTC brands for a new enduro bike?

[@VanCan]

I’m an ambassador for Kinetik cycles, so I’m mostly looking at brands they carry. Which is okay because they have amazing brands!

[@enzoardovino7458]

You should check out the Propain Spindrift!!!

[@ibanarregui7752]

Hey VanCan do you prefer the altitude or slayer?

[@wolpertinger3793]

First, great reviews! Really enjoying them. I’m just about to decide between the chilcotin 151 and the altitude. Looking for one bike do it all. Poppy and agile enough for home trails and big enough for hitting the bike park. Since you rode them both I‘d like to hear your opinion. Thanks!

[@ark8tct]

What did you get after all? I’m also debating the Propain Tyee.

[@wolpertinger3793]

@@ark8tct Altitude and happy with it. Tyee is also a solid allrounder!

[@renzolo87]

Have you tried the New Hightower 2.0? Could rate as a trail/enduro not so big-feeling bike?

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

I'd like to see you ride that in EWS 100

[@christophesiegel]

What are your settings for the suspension 1 2 3 4 ...9 ? And for the chainstay lenght ? Thanks !

[@dierichvontrompel9665]

This bike is amazing, but this spec is almost 12,500 Canadian.

[@KestrelYI]

Yea, that's half a pretty darn good car. It's hard to justify when there are plenty of bikes out there (Ripmo AF, for example) which offer a great experience at a really, really great price. The riding experience isn't THAT different, and for a whole lot less money.

[@octo5632]

have you thought about demoing the transition patrol?

[@bikingwithryan5968]

Would you ever try some vittoria tires?

[@valentin7746]

You have to test a Commencal Meta AM someday🤙

[@mtbohana]

Yes, the Meta AM is a true ripper.

[@dylansmyth8820]

Since you've tried so many bikes now, do you have one that's really stuck out to you? One that when you rode it you were like.. wow I can actually feel the difference that this thing makes in my riding, and it's good! I'm always so curious how people can make decisions on the bike they want to purchase without giving them really good goes!

[@VanCan]

These days bikes are so good there aren’t any huge standouts, in general. But there are bikes that fit your style better. I think my next bike will be a but more manual and bunny hop friendly, which is the opposite of what a lot of people are buying these days

[@dylansmyth8820]

@@VanCan For sure. Looking forward to seeing what you ended up deciding on!

[@jakejoevenazzo1478]

I would love to see a TRANSITION PATROL 🤟🏿 like if you agree

[@loiczeq5551]

What's your take on Zeb vs 38? Did you feel any diffrence between them? I know you've said that you coulc find the sweetspot on both of them but which would you choose or at least which do you like more?

[@VanCan]

I think I have a preference for rockshox. But honestly they’re both amazing, I’d ride either one.

[@samgriffmedia]

can you do a review on the evil offering

[@Lukas-vy5pb]

I would like to try this bike

[@owenmeyers7986]

What GoPro angle do you use because I love it!

[@jamescelio9424]

Chin mount I believe

[@JaggedTusk]

Definitely a sick bike but Rocky Mountain prices are horrible compared to Specialized and many other brands. The Enduro Pro build is about $1000 cheaper.

[@harrybellis]

do you think you will ever go back to 27/5 for your trail enduro bike

[@kaifassett6408]

You should demo a Commencal clash or Meta next if its available

[@mtbohana]

Meta AM is such a good bike.

[@zachwalmsley6938]

Would u ever consider riding a commencal or a propain?

[@Conkee1711]

Hey VanCan - do you feel like the C90 is a worthy upgrade from the C70? And how does this compare to a Megatower?

[@VanCan]

Only if you want those parts. I like the altitude more.

[@colin1778]

Nick what frame size was this Altitude that you were riding? What height are you? Just at that break point where as per size charts at 6ft 2in I could go either Large or XL. had been leaning towards the XL but curious what size this was as I feel you are similar height range. Thanks.

[@VanCan]

6ft and rode a large. Felt like a good size.

[@LUCKYSOB]

So when should we expect the new Rocky mountain altitude in your stall Van? 😃👍

[@stoneenforcer]

To bad the xtr brakes are so inconsistent. They do get better after a few pita bleeds but never fee consistent. Bike needs code brakes

[@lukedyck4599]

Is this your new bike

[@highrever140ss]

If I remember your around my height 6'-1". What size did you demo. Looking at the top tube length the xl would seem huge. My current bike has a 662mm tt.I thing the large would be a better fit at 640 than the 672mm xl.

[@VanCan]

I’ve got the large and I like it

[@kevinlord5769]

stumpy evo next?

[@edwardamies1900]

15:32 looked like you were gonna fall🤣😦

[@mrvwbug4423]

Yeah, wet north shore wood looks like pure death haha

[@austinpierce6053]

How does this bike compare to the Yeti SB150?

[@caderidenour642]

Do you think a fork could ever be too stiff like a carbon wheel could be? Seems that people say the stiffness of the Zeb/38 holds a line better in the rough but people also say too stiff of a wheel can deflect you off your line in the rough

[@VanCan]

Probably, but dual crown forks are even stiffer and I like those a lot. I’m sure for a different riding style you’d want something with more give

[@federicomarmolejo1952]

how about the new Nomad??

[@houseofpizza]

Would recommend this for a larger rider but someone who rides slower and more mellow trails? Or would you suggest a trail bike instead? Is the stiffness of the 38 worth the weight/travel penalty if you're not going to use the full amount of travel all the time?

[@VanCan]

I’d run the big fork even on all mountain bikes, like the sight. The stiffness is worth it for someone like me.

[@houseofpizza]

I guess my question was more of a generally one. It makes sense for you with your size and the way you ride. I guess I was wondering if you would still feel that it would make sense for you if you didn't ride as hard. And didn't have the funds to put a large fork on a smaller bike

[@CornellHarris]

Planning on trying anything from transition or revel?

[@paulgiles7456]

time for a "party in the woods"

[@mrvwbug4423]

assuming he can get his hands on one. Revel is Colorado based, so might be hard to find in BC. Plus the Rail is the only bike that Revel makes that would likely be up to riding North Shore, the Rascal and Ranger are both short travel bikes.

[@thecount1001]

that whole rear axle thing, anything to it? any concerns when riding RMB?

[@VanCan]

Seemed like only the once incident

[@tommy_d_4135]

What size would you recommend for someone that’s 510 I was looking into the medium 27.5

[@VanCan]

I think most people still go with a large. You can check their recommendations on the website.

[@Rasakson]

I'm 5'7 and went for 29er medium

[@mrvwbug4423]

Looking at their size chart, and being 5'10" myself, I would go with the large. Only one of the current big enduro bikes I would size down to medium on is the Commencal Meta AM.