2022 Santa Cruz Hightower Vs Devinci Troy | Surprise All Mountain Shootout!

[@tinshield]

Nice comparison. My large 2021 Troy is set up much like the LTD model only with 150mm fork and We Are One Unions/DT 350 hubs. Weight with XT pedals and a PNW Loam 200mm dropper is about 31.8 lbs. The Troy is a quiver killer in that it's a true AM bike like the High Tower or Ripmo. It's not the lightest but it's surprisingly quick on the clock as you found out. Jury is out with me on the X2 shock. It has a lot of ramp even without any spacers. I didn't like it at first but it was squelching and Fox serviced it under warranty and it's quite a bit better now. For those considering frame weight my large was 7.5 lbs w/the X2 and rear axle.

[@dialedmtb]

Thank you for the comment! That’s awesome that it’s so light! I definitely would like some lighter wheels, I don’t see the need for an AR 35 wheel set and am glad they changed it to 30’s for 22’. But yeah this bike is definitely rad! I have a factory 36 grip 2 in 160mm that I’m putting on it shortly then it will be pretty dialed! On the fox Shock, I do appreciate thay SC has a full setup guide for each bike. That’s one thing I wish Devinci had to at least get your bike close to what they want it to feel right away.

[@tinshield]

@@dialedmtb yeah 35’s is a ridiculous spec

[@dialedmtb]

Lol yeah for sure!

[@jsinnott5952]

great review as always ! Adding in the Ibis Ripmo into this review would interesting .

[@dialedmtb]

I would absolutely love to add the Ripmo, I just am unable to get one for that! Definitely one of the top bikes I’d like to review though!

[@jsinnott5952]

@@dialedmtb well, I actually just bought a Ripmo v2 :) The reviews all seemed very positive and it felt amazing during the demo. I did a back to back short ride on an sb150 , Hightower, Ripmo and sb130. I need to take it out to Eagle at some stage to hit some trails !

[@dialedmtb]

Dang that is rad!! I’m surprised you were able to find one!

[@jsinnott5952]

@@dialedmtb For some reason they had a bunch. There was also a blue X01 build in large .

[@mikeyescapes9119]

Pulled the trigger on a 2021 Troy back in October. The bike is amazing!!! No regrets!! Handles everything I throw at it. Climbs very well, descends even better!!!!

[@dialedmtb]

Yeah it’s an awesome bike! I don’t think anyone would be bummed owning a Troy haha

[@poduss44]

Thanks for the comparison. I currently have a RM Instinct Alloy 50 2020. I love that bike but I want to try something different. I’d like something with similar climbing abilities but a bit more burly for descending. Have been looking at the two bikes in your review and debating which one to get haha

[@dialedmtb]

You would love either bike for sure! I will say, I did sell my Hightower now that I have the Troy now though.

[@poduss44]

@@dialedmtb damn okay that confirms my decision to go for the troy especially since it’s brand that is local to me. If the devinci is a better climber then im sll for it!

[@adampetten1009]

I have an Intense Primer and want to try something else now, the Troy is on my list also. I used to have a lot of Norco bikes and thier reviews seem to be getting and better.

[@unSTEVOED]

...Sweet, now I just have to choose which Bank to rob to fund the acquisition of my new Hightower

[@dialedmtb]

haha what build are you looking at?

[@unSTEVOED]

@@dialedmtb haha, I would love the Santa Cruz High Tower Carbon S - Dream bike would be the XT spec!

[@dialedmtb]

Those are both solid builds!!

[@colddraft8778]

I have a 2017 27.5 troy , I love my devinci !

[@dialedmtb]

It’s an awesome bike for sure!

[@eatnpooter1634]

Hightower is the best all around bike hands down 💯🤙🏻

[@dialedmtb]

the HT is definitely a rad bike!

[@DrSelva01]

Hi bro, I’m thinking to buy Hightower 2022 S build also

[@dialedmtb]

You will love it! It is a solid build and a great bike! What color are you trying to get?

[@DrSelva01]

@@dialedmtb Melon orange

[@lizzypicardi]

nice!

[@dialedmtb]

Thank you!

[@DeepDiveExplorer]

I have been looking into an All Mountain bike and I really do not know how I came across the Devinci Troy. It has some really great specs based on the price compared to other big brands. Only other bike that has similar specs and price is the Trek Fuel EX 9.7. Which one would you prefer @Dialed MTB?

[@dialedmtb]

I would for sure to with the Troy over the Fuel EX! Hands down. the Fuel is due for a complete overhaul soon.