$9,099 - New 2021 ROCKY Mountain ALTITUDE Carbon 90 Rally Edition TEST

[@vitalmtb]

Our size Large test bike weighed 31lb, 11oz / 14.37 kg without pedals. Would you run this Rally Edition or go for a different Altitude build?

[@g0me2z]

Dude whole world use metric units. Why you never convert it ...

[@bitumen83]

Thank you for video, great content as always. Is there any chance that we see (in near future) b2b test of new enduro bikes, but ALU models, more budget friendly. This Rocky alu, new Slash alu...

[@vitalmtb]

do you see that is says 14.37kg right there?

[@vitalmtb]

we'll see what we can do!

[@DylanDavidVindasLopez]

The only things thas this bike needs to be absolutely perfect is the capacity to swap between 27.5/29er (or a mix) and a way to adjust reach and headtube angle via headset adjustments.

[@aflay5006]

I genuinely believe that Vital MTB as a whole produces the best mountain bike media content, hands down.

[@profischimmler6428]

Yeah, this is an actual review while pinkbike sticks to their "long, low, slack; kashima xtr yooo" rundown

[@vitalmtb]

thanks so much! we work hard to stoke you out!

[@skullsroad3642]

Yup. Best information and without a doubt best riding. When I see them shredding the shit out of everything, I trust their opinion.

[@southpawlibranine3511]

Better than pinkbike. Even their reviews and articles are better.

[@howiseeitmtb7327]

Vital MTB: uploads a vid Me: homework can wait

[@vitalmtb]

HAHA!

[@captaintraction4024]

Same!

[@krabo83]

testrider wasn't holding back, great riding and a worthy test :)

[@greganderson9618]

You guys are killing it with the video review formats lately... really entertaining and informative!

[@ciclomass]

love your reviews, it's so complete and honest

[@craigsteele8178]

Great riding guys! Awesome test session for sure.

[@justinwbohner]

Your riding style is fun to watch.

[@waynephilbert]

Some serious test riding there Vital. Nice.

[@zxtenn]

I have a 2019 Carbon 90 Instinct BC with upgraded carbon wheels, carbon bars and substantially lighter seat, 30 pounds even WITH Stamp 11 pedals. To be honest its more of a bike than i really need riding blue trails at age 65 and yes it likes to be ridden hard and i feel very confident on it. Fantastic bike and considering i bought it as a leftover in January 2020 and got a fantastic price so the upgrades were easily worth it. I agree with your tire comment, mine has the same spec., the grip they offer is worth the drag on pavement in my opinion, i am considering a 2021 Element Carbon 90 but will keep the BC

[@erikjpendleton]

Soooo STEEZY! Freakin shreddin that thing. The frame has a XC look to it, for having that much travel! 🤘

[@jedwardle5905]

So sick to see you guys riding the trails in McCall.

[@SuperMrBrownstone]

wouldn't wanna buy a second hand bike from this guy :D

[@nc_mtbmedic1399]

They took the mono link to the extreme....nice

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Nice présentation beautiful Bike

[@TheEndlessYo]

ngl i love the noise the wheels make

[@Rumlen25]

Very surprised to hear your take on the tires. I was excited to hear a manufacturer have DD maxxgrip tires stock! That's definitely appropriate tires if you're putting the bike through what it was made for... personal preference and different riding terrain I guess.

[@vitalmtb]

we did like them for the race environment or wetter climate. the rear maxxgrip on our home trails (generally dry, loose, rocky) won't last long. the other bikes spec'd with maxxgrip up front and maxxterra out back seem to make sense for the bulk of rider, however, even in EXO+ casing.

[@pb8582]

Mate you guys rips as!!!

[@brennanjrim]

im enjoying vital mtb reviews more than pinkbike now.

[@rachelpanth5527]

Sick

[@DylanDavidVindasLopez]

The only things thas this bike needs to be absolutely perfect is the capacity to swap between 27.5/29er (or a mix) and a way to adjust reach and headtube angle via headset adjustments.

[@kadenmartinez5171]

That’s a rowdy bike

[@Rc.Rc33]

At first glance it looks like the bronson v2. Nice ride!!!

[@kadekaluza2205]

Ayyy

[@lukegraham2881]

Could you review the Rocky Mountain slayer?

[@gennaflinkman7290]

This! And then compare ride feel

[@tylermtb6554]

My Siri just popped up at 4:01 😂

[@Montblanc1986]

Wheres those Trailpeek boizzz

[@calebwonhas8880]

@Vital MTB Jeffsy & IZZO Pro Race reviews, please!

[@vitalmtb]

izzo was done a few months ago - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnWxZYhmf8uWedE and here's our 1-minute YT Jeffsy 29 Base review : ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXamloWBqN56iac

[@thephoenixcycle8854]

Wow those things are expensive, jeez. No thanks

[@profischimmler6428]

insane adjustability though. If you don't need that, look at the Speci Status

[@lukasbormann4830]

Just get a canyon or propain

[@thephoenixcycle8854]

@@lukasbormann4830 The new Sender linkage, when trickles down to others models is going to be awesome! In the meantime I would love a Privateer 141.

[@skullsroad3642]

Yeah I don't think they're special enough to justify the prices. I think you have to be a fan of the brand to cough up that kind of money for a rocky.

[@pussheadd]

@@skullsroad3642 they are sooo special

[@chriscalomino5229]

How doest it really climb compared to the 29er long travel bikes out today?

[@profischimmler6428]

probably comparatively good given the lowish weight, albeit probably still borderline cumbersome. As they mentioned in the vid, you'll likely notice heavier tires but that is not new. A knob turn aint no crime tho! lock'n'roll

[@BrettSampson]

In a video for another bike, @mtbyumum said it climbed incredibly well. He should have his Altitude review up in the next few weeks. Keep an eye out I’m sure he’ll go into detail.

[@ur2slob724]

Looks like a 2018 Bronson v2 same colour way too

[@Crooked_Raven_Project]

I'm literally a pilot. So, do I just send you my address? Hahaha. Sick bike!

[@vitalmtb]

HA!

[@jonathanvasquez9604]

Still prefer d '18-'19 model

[@19nolram82]

Is it altitude or slayer that jesse used in zermatt?

[@vitalmtb]

this same altitude. check his insta

[@kevinwoodard4473]

Did the slash or the altitude corner better?

[@DavidFoundCo]

Altitude

[@jedwardle5905]

how does that guy go so fast down ESR man....

[@alexanderdlugaiczyk908]

Which bike is the bester bike, the slash or the altitude?

[@DavidFoundCo]

Altitude is faster, slash is more fun

[@aguyholding1024]

So which climbed better, the Altitude or the slash?

[@vitalmtb]

good question. like mentioned in the video, the tires made a huge impact on the bike. comparing the exact bikes we tested, the trek climbs better compared to this rally version of the altitude. if the rocky had exo+ tires with maxxterra rubber, it would be really close and almost a moot point. the rocky is helped by the climb switch in fire road settings while the trek didn't seem to need it as much. some LSC adjustments could also help seated pedaling on the rocky, too.

[@aguyholding1024]

@@vitalmtb Thank you for responding. I'm pretty sure my desire for one of these longer travel bikes is not in line with the needs of my areas trails but just something about them is appealing.

[@0815236]

Is there enough adjustment to run it as a mullet you think?

[@vitalmtb]

in the high setting, you get a 15mm (.6 inch) bb lift from slack setting. it might work if you ran a high volume tire, but bb would still be on the low side.

[@0815236]

@@vitalmtb cool thanks. Wud u do it? Go on...

[@Beli4l]

That bike was pregnant after these testrides!

[@stevenjalopnik1342]

Last gen Santa Cruz bronson anyone??

[@siTTinLo]

ÑÎŃÊ. 9

[@tripmogames]

So rockymountain now becomes the same price as high end brands...

[@skfunk4550]

looks like all the direct to consumer or direct to dealer are all going up. My take, i'd rather pay a steep price from a big name i can be sure, warranty if needed will be dealt with and quickly.

[@sylvainvanier4300]

Because it is...

[@radost0514]

so what i pay 9k and on my very first ride i am starting to rake damage and spoks and wobbly tires ...man thats why i will not spand 9k...for bike that you can broke at 1st ride easy ...9k bike has same problems as 5k bikes...

[@John-shreds]

I mean, it happens to all all wheels. My freind had some custom Industry 9 ones orderd and still happend. 100% Raceface will warranty that.

[@josemanuelreuss9604]

I’m sorry but... slayer?

[@flyingdaggers46]

Press fit bb🤔

[@LexZolnir]

"tool tips" that's what she said!

[@meteormedia7021]

The frame looks so flimsy...

[@dantasanen5833]

almost unsubscribed peew so lucky :D

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

Prices like these are the reason a lot of people are put off from mtb. They realise they will never be able to afford a mid or high end bike so why bother.

[@mistuhjawknee5505]

Still cheaper than moto... If you really want it you can get a second job delivering food or something for six months to save up. It is ridiculous though

[@lenolenoleno]

Things I will never be able to afford: - A Ferrari - A Mansion - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner at a Michelin Star restaurant That's why I'm put off driving, living with a roof over my head or eating, because I will never be able to afford the best of the best. 😂

[@RodelMTBTrails]

forrest gump

[@pcarts232]

All the angle specs don’t mean shit tbh it’s like useless information, it’s a £9000 bike it has to be good , end of story

[@tobiasstamenkovic9628]

1 minute in: 9 grand! Me: Hahaha, right. Bye guys. I guess all sub 4k models are just trash these days, and the manufacturers are too embarrassed to show any of that. *welp* Well, at least we got an incentive to build up bikes for ourselves. But certainly none from one of those manufacturers.

[@vitalmtb]

don't sweat. we got your back with our $2,000 MTB shootout (and more to come in the future) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoS8qIeiqc1kpcU

[@tobiasstamenkovic9628]

@@vitalmtb That wasnt really a rant about you specifically. If i look around the popular MTB channels this has become a trend in recent years, and it sucks. A sure fire way to increase your reputation with guys like me would be to just send those dentist bikes back and ask for a midrange build to review.

[@jaysmallen3067]

I do wish some brands would get off their crazy high pricing. I'm currently on a 18 slayer that I got used and love the bike. I don't know many people in my circle of riding buddies that will pay out that kind of cash for any brand bike. Most my friends laugh their asses off at this kind of pricing. Especially when other brands offer bikes for way less that'll compete with the big buck bikes. With the same components lol. Must be a niche market thing lol. There's just too many great bikes out now that are priced way better than RMB, Yeti, Specialized, Trek etc... Maybe there's way more people with crazy deep pockets than we know of? 🤙🏻😁

[@BrettSampson]

I think these manufacturers send out the top builds for review because it would be a shame if the build spec held back the bike. I like to hear reviews with the top build and I know I can buy the cheaper model and upgrade where I see necessary. The $3,500 version is still well spec’d.

[@bikedude019]

Nice bike, transmission and brakes. Raceface cockpit and wheels 🤮... most unreliable products on the market: poor construction and materials, flimsy, and easy to break. Replace that with One Up Component cockit pit, Chromag peddals, and We Are One wheelset and you’ll have a top quality crotch rocket! 🚀

[@robsnow2099]

Cringe opener, and you can't remember three lines without looking at the prompter smh. Just stick to the reviews.