ABLE Bike Co. Core: Initial Impressions | Positives/Negatives | Who It's For

We take a look at the Able Bike Company Core 29er and give our Initial Impressions do some Positives and Negatives plus Who It's For
0:00 Opener/Giving Credit
0:45 Intro
1:01 Thanks Dustin
2:12 On This Episode
3:36 Unboxing
8:25 Quick Assembly
10:17 Magnet Test
11:01 The Front
12:44 Wheelset
13:29 Brakes
13:53 Groupset
14:40 Crankset
15:26 Seatpost
17:20 Comparisons
18:40 Price
19:28 Standover
19:50 Derailleur
20:37 Drop Test
21:40 Shift Test
23:26 Adjustments
24:00 Weight
24:32 Positives and Negatives
26:17 Who It's For
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7-27-23

[@That_Stealth_Guy]

I really enjoy my bikes with MicroShift Acolyte, Advent and Advent X. No issues with any of them.. Best budget wide range groupsets on the market.

[@jasonkroll2735]

Try a27.2 dropper with a shim......not sure what size the able seatpost is yet but if 30.9 or bigger the 27.2 will go down further through the cuved seat tube.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We might try this. Thanks for the info👍

[@TheArimatheus]

I just a minute ago suggested the same thing. @jasonkroll Back in the 90's using shims was all the rage with suspension seat posts that came in few sizes and the industry was still making frames with dozens of sizes.

[@mrupholsteryman]

Was gonna comment the same thing! Brilliant minds think a like! 😊

[@abelcullum8641]

Been waiting years for the Abel bike. I guess the able will do. You’re rightist love it. Good vid good bike. Cool looking bike outweighed any negatives.

[@gregnowak2492]

Great video as usual! It’s good to see so many decent bikes coming to play in the sub $500 range. I like to upgrade my bikes to my taste anyway, so it’s great to see. Good stuff, and great review, my dudes! Have a great weekend!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks, Greg! We are hoping that some more bikes will trickle down to us "budget" bike builders. We love upgrading to our taste regardless if it's what everyone else thinks we should do. This sport should be about fun, not bike snobbery. Thanks for the always positive vibes👍

[@DontaeWatson]

This is a cool channel. I think you guys are the bomb

[@clivengauge]

Nice looking bike lots of good parts hope the first ride is a good one. 👍

[@PmatWolf]

looks great except for that dammed seat post bend..... really hope the real time goes well, looks great and you guys run such a great show well done guys

[@jonnyrae9137]

Its a great bike to start out on . I started out on the gt agressor and would of prefered this bike because of the groupset. A dropper post wouldnt be on a beginners mind so doesnt matter too much about seatpost clearance i think as wasnt on my radar when starting out. Tyres more xc focused so good grip and less rolling ressitance to stop beginners getting worn out as they could on fatter tyres

[@MTBQandA]

That's a crazy lookin' rear end. Kinda cool!

[@aaronbehindbars]

I spotted this and the Able Sport, which for $50 more, gets you Advent 9 and hydro discs, a few days ago after surfing over to Kent's website. Price has gone up $20 on this, though. I have been fascinated by the evolution of big box bikes like the Schwinn Axum, Kent Trouvaille, and Ozark Trail Ridge. I ride a carbon full suspension and also have an e-bike, so these budget bikes ought to be the furthest thing from what I want. It is fun to see what you can do with these. I'm currently testing out a $150 Decathlon ST520 I got on clearance. It's far better than I expected. Keep on doing what y'all do! I enjoy the content!

[@AgentMTB]

Would enjoy seeing you guys get a Specialized Rockhopper Sport & do a review! Hey Tick when are you going to go clippers? Great vid as always!! KEEP SHREDDING!!

[@danboyes7477]

That's a nice looking bike, it's a shame about the seat post. Excited to see how it does on the trials Take care guys 😎👍🍻

[@lastfanstanding999]

Almost got into a head-on with another mtbr today, I wish it was on video because it was a brilliant save, The other guy eas most definitely another pro such as myself... 😂 One of those going around a blind corner, thank the Lord we were both going just under cruising speed, probably between 6 - 8 mph, anyways it was a beautiful save!!! And then I came home and spilt a full VooDoo IPA right in my lap and that was awesome too !😳🙄🤣😏👍

[@theshedMTB]

I'm a big fan of the alkoolyte derauuljr , that looks like a really decent bike for the price!

[@johnmills837]

Microshift wants you to adjust the Acolyte shifting with clutch in gauged. Acolyte runs good with a longer B screw and the 11-48T Advent X cassette/shifter. It works! Same pull ratio.....

[@xnotx2]

They should have put a straight seat tube on that and just braced the bottom like the mongoose ardor has the brace on the top.

[@dgostola]

I'm famous! LOL. Thanks for the shout out. Nice review!

[@MikelMustafaraj]

I got the same bike paid 299 and love it

[@ezoez7548]

I got the Ozark trail ridge. Its been really good, i took ur guys advice with the breaks, the tektro m285 has been really good 😁, I wanna upgrade this mtb to a 2x10 or 2x9, i love the extra speed of an extra star in the front. Great video you guys, yall are always fun to watch

[@NonLegitNation2]

keep us updated on how the conversion to 2x goes. TBH I don't know if it's possible with that bikes chainline considering it was designed for a 1x.

[@ezoez7548]

@NonLegitNation2 ayo, it's got an extra hole in the bottom of the frame. My local bike store confirmed it was possible! Man it's frame gets me excited cause it's like they planned for all conversions!!!

[@erict9220]

The hyper carbon x 29er is on sale right now at Walmart for $498. I’d love to see how it compares to these aluminum bikes.

[@jasonroper7154]

Great video, I have to disagree with the tapered comment, a decent tapered air fork with lockout starts at around 500$, which would make this an 850$ dollar bike. That would defeat the purpose, if it turns out to be a decent bike then just spend money on the contact points like grips, seat, pedals and possibly tires. Just ride the bike and fork into the ground, you’ll decide if this sports for you way before you need to drop hundreds on a fork for a 300$ bike. If you love riding use the money toward a better bike

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I get what you are saying, but I disagree. Bike frames don't change dramatically for the most part until well into the thousands. If you like the bike, you could invest into a $600-$700 dollar fork and move it from bike to bike as you grow into the sport. Either way, it's a fun topic and sport. Thanks for watching and commenting👍

[@TheArimatheus]

@jasonroper7154 - you're neglecting the "slightly or barely used" secondhand market - you can get nice air forks pulled as OEM in both straight and tapered for under $200 with shipping.

[@TheArimatheus]

If you're just starting out in the sport, especially if you're too young for a job or just fiscally aware and don't wanna waste money, buy a cheap complete bike. You'll either decide you don't like the sport and be out just $500 or less; or you'll fall in love with it and learn all the areas where the bike "isn't quite right" and you upgrade from there a piece at a time.

[@StarFishPrime31415]

All I can see is Ablé now. Thanks wuff- man

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣 your welcome!

[@tinycmo]

A lot for 3 fiddy. Nice frame shape.

[@jumanjifaried4004]

Yeah, aside from a few “Kent” bikes I’ve came across, I was going to recommend you guys to take a look at some “Highland” bikes. “Highland” has a few bikes reasonably priced that have solid foundations to make for good budget bike builds.

[@bigghoss83]

Love new video day

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks buddy!

[@k0k0w]

I'd try to put in a dropper in that just to see if it would fit.

[@misfit850]

When are y’all going to review a Giordono Intrepid? Would be a great bike to review. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@NonLegitNation2]

I'd love to se you guys do a review of the Microshift XCD derailleur and shifter. It's supposed to be on Par with their AdventX but a little bit less expensive, or atleast comparable in price to AdventX. It's 11-speed and has a clutch and it's supposedly Shimano compatible, whatever that means.

[@cunvericht]

I run XCD and shifter on my Ritchey P29er and it works great. Also tried it with SRAM 11 speed X Activation twist shifter with no issues. That also works with Shimano

[@lastfanstanding999]

The frame looks allot like a Giordano Intrepid. Except for the back!🤗

[@matttiggerward6147]

Interesting bike, I will say it looks like it has a very short reach and the front end looks high, but that could just be an illusion, you’ll have to let us know. For an internal dropper….. just a thought but is there room to squeeze another cable into the front end and then just take it up the inside of the seat tube through the bottom bracket shell??

[@TheArimatheus]

@wolfticknation - would it be possible to use a 27 mm dropper post that would have a little more angular movement south and use a shim? And the curve might not be as pronounced on the medium.

[@brandihodges9548]

For your safety, please please please trim the seat post down a few inches!!!

[@TivonSanders]

$349 is a helluva deal for all of that. What's the seat and head tube angles, as well as crank arm length?

[@miguela.8929]

Bummer about the the straight headtube seeing as all the other big box brands are coming tapered, at the very least its a 44mm and you could go tapered with an external lower cup if you wanted to

[@noahpierce4191]

@WOLFTICK VIDEOS, In your opinion when comparing the Able Core mountain bike to the Kent Travaul and Mongoose Ardor out of the three bikes which one is the best from your riding expiriences?

[@Digital_Gangster]

Is that just a particularly long seat post? The bend in the frame seems about the same spot where most modern FS have linkages and bends

[@SK3TCHMAST3RL]

My favorite part is the 45 seconds of posing for a good thumbnail 😂

[@mtbboy1993]

24:53 Over lubed chain? did they lube the cassette?

[@likeadog7752]

Would you recommend this bike to a new rider? Over the ozark trail or something else in this price range?

[@wheels.3239]

The owners manual joke had me rollin. Cheers boys.

[@BikeDrFrankenstein]

Nice bike love the top tube line, great price, 1×12, nice groupset, and it looks good! I know the seat tube is a problem, but I think y'all will find a way to rectalfy 😊😅😂 I mean, rectify that issue! It's also sounds better than a$$ or bottom. My made up definition. Rectalfy - To deny rectal access 😅

[@johnmills837]

It's a 1x8

[@mtbboy1993]

16:10 that sucks. Shame about the dropper post. I am not a fan of internal routing, at least this one is not too tricky. The advantage of tapered head tube is is better load capacity, it can handle heavier loads better. Over a decade ago Specialized tried to solve this with CNC machined head tube, it was massively thick at the top and bottom and normal in the middle. A tapered head tube probably makes the most difference for freeride, enduro, downhill, dirt jumping, for extreme freeride. But I don't know if the straight steerer was an issue, and at which point.

[@mrupholsteryman]

looking up able... goes to Kent.

[@dannybarrera7637]

So many expressions to do the thumbnail, so little time 😂👍 You even happened to throw a trump like impersonation.

[@tee_m]

Would never go back to cable brakes, not at any price! Big shame about the seat tube too because the frame is otherwise pretty cool.

[@lastfanstanding999]

BTW did Wolf cut your hair Dude? 😳🤣🤣🤣😆

[@ridinglacs]

Is that a mullet you’re trying to grow ?

[@mtbboy1993]

9:20 I would say Insertion depth.

[@ManicTrailBanter]

So you haul a cut down seat post with a seat on it to the top of the trail and then switch it out at the top hahaha. Is it just me, or does the chain look like an odd color of silver?…like almost white? Is it aluminum? Overall a cool looking bike and decent groupset.

[@ferguson8143]

Yeah I thought that about the chain too

[@NonLegitNation2]

i think it's just a no-frills flat finish lower end KMC steel chain. No fancy polished links, and I think it stands out more because of the all black drivetrain.

[@jimhayes730]

Says $650 on 7/29/23 on their website.

[@dhirajshettykind4026]

Is there a way to get a dropper in there???? I am planning to get it

[@johnmills837]

No way in hell

[@saltygenx2743]

Able lost me with no tapered head tube.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I understand. The reason I actually prefer the 44-44 is just the versatility. You can run straight steerer without adapter, a tapered conversion headset, and a slacker tapered conversion headset that gives an additional 2 degrees of slack.

[@marklouieadame]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOSwhat brand of slack conversion headset you recommend

[@pablox5408]

That curvature in the seat tube is the weirdest thing ever. What's the benefit of it?

[@hippiebits2071]

Wheel is tucked further in allowing for a shorter chainstay which at least on paper should make for a snappier handing bike.

[@stevenreyes3680]

Ok, you will never get a dropper in there. But you should cut the post to fit you. You can do it.

[@mtbboy1993]

25:22 The bent seat tube is absurd. Steeper seat tube angle, longer reach would improve this frame massively. Outdated geo, apart from the standover, on this size at least it's great. A mistake many brands do is the stand over suffers on larger frames.

[@TheArimatheus]

Perhaps they put their focus on building a base bike for dirt jumpers. If I were 12-14 years old with a limited budget and didn't know whether I wanted to be XC, freeride, DJ, downtrail, etc - this bike would give you a base to grow from and find your specialty.

[@kirbdaddy]

The seat tube has Peyronie's disease 😂

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😄😆😂🤣👍

[@tinycmo]

Hilarious.

[@rustytaylor44]

Can't you just cut the seat post down some?

[@jackanddan]

Some people like the curved ones…..just saying😆😆👍👍

[@felicetanka]

There's some curvature. That's what he said she said.

[@raylaux8295]

Shipped from China most likely

[@raycraig2915]

Their website says $649 not $349

[@williamstanton7847]

No tapered headset??? Curved seat post??? It's a pass for me!

[@raylaux8295]

Kent Trouvaille is better for the same money

[@RockMumbles]

Looks like a RockHopper replacement

[@TheArimatheus]

The rockhopper is still in a complete different league than this bike. BUT - that isn't to say someone on this bike and someone on a rockhopper couldn't both enjoy the same trail at the same pace over the same distance. Maybe one of them just a bit more comfortably. 🙂

[@51gofish]

Walmart mongoose ridge

[@willardbuchanan9122]

Cat meow

[@3pidemiC123]

They bait and switched you. It's almost $700 now. 🙄

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks for looking out. Here is where we got it from:kent.bike/products/29-rbl-core?variant=43784640495773 Some people in the Realtime Review comments have a code that knocks it down to under $300 they say. Don't know for sure if the code is still good.

[@jackanddan]

We are envisioning Wolfman, sitting on a floaty in a pool with a laptop and a drink, and ordering things on Amazon🏖️🩳☀️💻🍹😀😀👍👍

[@slothsquatch5023]

Nice looking bike and the specs are good for the price on paper. The seat tube curvature is the biggest downside to it. The non tapered head tube isn't a big deal as you can run tapered forks in it. Looking forward to the real time review when you put it thru the gauntlet. 🦥