Complete Review of the New Propain Spindrift 5

[@remymetailler]

Thank you all for watching the video of my new bike! What's the best thing about this bike? Ask me anything, and check the links in the description for the codes and affiliates!

[@GhislainLeduc]

Cool bike, mais je me souviens d'un commentaire où tu disais oh my god, j'aime tellement mon e-bike, je vais juste rider cela maintenant, c'est aussi bon que mes autres bikes :)

[@remymetailler]

@@GhislainLeduc Je vais continue a beacoup rouler mon Ebike!

[@GhislainLeduc]

@@remymetailler heeh je taquinais plus qu'autre chose :) moi j'arrête pas de me dire, arrête de prendre ton e-bike... mais juste le fait de prendre 15 minutes au lieu de 45 pour monter Bromont, Sutton, SDM etc que c'est mon e-bike que je reprends none stop. Il est tellement léger en plus que j'adore la descente :) Continue les bons vidéos, trippant de te suivre! cheers!

[@loganbeck7276]

Seriously cool bike Remy. I think it's about time to upgrade from my 2017 Pivot Firebird which is a pedally freeride machine. The Spindrift may be just the ticket. I'll keep an eye out for when you get a discount code for these.

[@TM-gg7bc]

Hi Remy, absolutely in love with this bike :) What's your inseam hight? I'm always struggling with insertion depth of dropper posts due to my short legs (anormal ratio from upper to lower body)

[@MrNahazz]

best bike presentation for spindrift! sure, remy is sponsored but everything is absolutely comprehensible and no BS talk. remy would never ride a bike that doesn't suit him, he doesn't think he needs to. thx remy!

[@remymetailler]

Thank you!

[@a8f235]

Seems like a well thought out upgrade, and I at least think it's wise to avoid jumping on the high pivot train.

[@johnholtan]

Cleanest bike of 2024 by far

[@unclewickedmtb2023]

Yesterday’s technology, tomorrow.

[@justsayin3600]

I'm glad Propain is involved with the Pros in refining an already great product. Propain was out of stock when I was ready to buy. I knew I wanted a bike that was adjustable, and could run it in mixed wheel or full 29er. Hopefully companies lean towards this kind of adjustability. I think it makes biking much more enjoyable when you're not limited with settings.

[@Icamas]

I was here for the baguette

[@richardkovanda7578]

:D

[@LawrenceMacMacster]

Nah ah, I'm here for the pithivier, the OG recipe 🔪

[@SylvainProov]

Probaguette

[@GoatRidesBikes]

LOL. Where is my baguette?

[@francoisjoly7696]

Wrong channel. Yoann Barelli's is the Baguette Master.

[@LE_GRATIN]

I am not so fluent in english, but i need to say just that : Entre 1992 et 2005 ( j'ai arrété de rouler en 2005) j'ai étudié la geometrie de tout les vélos qui étaient susceptible de me faire plaisir. Je n'ai pas connus le mtb et son évolution par la suite. Je suis français, le seul endroit je roulotte encore de temps en temps c'est la GRAVE. Je pense que tu a une géométrie parfaitement adapté a ton usage ( a ces landing ultra léché qu'on imaginais à peine pouvoir exister il y a 25 ans, c'est magnifique vraiment). Le seul petit "défaut" à mon avis, ( évidement je me base sur une période du passé, mais je suis certain que c'est encore valable aujourd'hui) : dés que tu vas prendre des virage rapides, des courbes rapides, sans appuit et dans des pentes "moyennes", si tu charge pas assez ton cintre, l'avant manquera de pression au sol et tu peut le perdre très facilement. Parce que tes bases sont très courtes par rapport a l'empattement total. Personnellement c'est ce qui m'arriverai en tout cas avec ta géométrie. Mais évidement j'ai pas le même niveau non plus. Merci en tout cas les vidéos sont incroyables.

[@Jeseryhesery88]

Looks so sick

[@petoulachi]

I was waiting for that new sprindrift video :D

[@remymetailler]

here you go!

[@robiveevee840]

Hey Remy ! I love the option of riding full 29 and then being able to switch to mullet , that's well thought out ! Hats off to Propain for working with you on this bike , and lastly yourself on intimately knowing every detail of this bike , thank you for sharing your knowledge ! 👍

[@remymetailler]

Thank you!

[@peterdeboer2805]

Appreciate the thorough bike check of the new and old spin drifts. You really modded the 4 to suit yourself 🤙

[@Fit4Racing]

Superb improvements on an already fantastic bike. Propain are killing it on progressing their range and I'm proud to be an exclusive Propain rider. Thanks for the vid Remy, as always you're very informative and love your passion for detail.

[@remymetailler]

Thank you!

[@avySeal]

Insane looking bike - wow. I had the previous gen Tyee before & I miss it. I was thinking about the new Tyee MX but now, I’m think I’ll try the Spindrift MX this winter. I’m excited to try it. Thanks for your hard work & sharing your thoughts.

[@RiversideM]

Actual meaningful changes with this version, instead of changing the headtube angle by .5° every year that some companies do lol My Spindrift still rides perfectly so I'm not in the market for a new one, but I still really want it

[@lsugimoto8361]

I really like your bike checks. They are very thorough and informative as well we are nearly identical in size so helpful as well. Sick new ride!!.

[@annemarieacosta8775]

Amazing bike Amazing Rider ! Safe riding !

[@imLyn-e]

Really valuable tips on boosting productivity, the practical advice is just what I needed. Thanks for sharing!

[@deividas_kimontas]

One of the coolest bikes I've seen! 😍🔥

[@chrism5768]

Remy you are so spot on with the longer chainstays. I recently bought a new bike mainly due to the long chainstay available on it. I'm glad to see high level riders and a company like propane speaking out about this. The spindrift has been a favorite of mine, but on paper, it lost out. 6 months ago. Maybe next time.

[@remymetailler]

how come it lost out?

[@chrism5768]

@remymetailler I ride a 495-510mm reach front triangle. I find a chainstay of around 455mm to better suit the longer front triangles. It helps stability in the chunk and steeps. It loads the front wheel more with less body english and climbs better. For me...

[@justsayin3600]

I was torn on what bike to get so I got a Specialized Evo Pro. Since then I put 165mm cranks, fully extended and slacked, upgraded to a Fox 38 with 10mm more travel, running mixed wheel with a WRP yoke and Cascade link, and EXT E-Storia coil. I went with the Evo because it's so adjustable, and a bunch of aftermarket parts are available for it.

[@daleanderson88]

Sick! Fine tuned like a Swiss watch.

[@toddjohnson779]

Truly professional work Remy. I may have found my next rig!!

[@Klas2hjul]

I think you sell a lot of bikes for Propain. The fact that they basically made the new one as a copy of your modified one says a lot. Also super good that they made the same frame for mullet and 29 and with just a flip chip to adjust. I definitely want one now.

[@remymetailler]

Thank you!

[@paulamato7880]

Great Bike video. I love learning about the bikes and components you are using.

[@robcameron9351]

Video production is through the roof lately!

[@remymetailler]

Thank you!

[@jkgjr8279]

Remy you could shred on a damn Walmart bike…it’s impressive knowing how good you are but at the same time very particular about your set up.

[@Jaqob_DHR]

Nice to see you’ve healed niceley! ❤

[@gustavofrings8345]

Knew it will be the new spindrift when you dropped the reel on Insta😅👍 Crazy bike! Love the flip chip option. U can play around and adjust just like u feel. Sick!

[@SergeyBobrov-mm8kr]

Thank you. This is the best bike.

[@remymetaillerraw]

Some RAW imgaes coming soon!

[@ac372]

ordered the AL medium for the kiddo. bummer they didn’t offer the CF with a full 27.5 setup - at the same time I like the little less slack head angle for a more playful ride and more close to current one. They did a great job with the builds and bike

[@JoshAllenberg]

I totally want one in the winter 💯💯💯

[@DandyHippo]

u hav to wait unless u in straya

[@ryanmrodriguez]

They killed it on this one for sure. Let’s ride!

[@Jake_I1657]

The bike looks sick Remy!!!! 🔥🔥

[@mikeronnie8363]

veeery nice review thanks a lot...currently evaluating a new Bike...Transition Spire or PP SDrift 5...hard hard choice for me...again many thanks Remy🍺

[@guillaumemilette3869]

Sick build! See you on the trail!

[@boogiedownbronx73]

i always wondered if it bothered you the rattling noise of the cables in the tube....what i did i used a rubber hose and installed it on the inner cables....zero noise ! unfortunately the cf is out of my budget...even al is quite high...i compared it to the Tyee unless you can provide 15% discount the Tyee ends up much higher with the basic specs...a shame you can't select Shimano instead of Sram or Magura. I will have to remove lots of components and resell those if possible...I just want the RX Zeb to be included and not Lyric like with the Tyee...

[@remymetailler]

the Sram stuff is great. My previous bike was definetly more noisy and it bother me.

[@FilipMatacin]

I have a CUBE ONE77 I can say that is a great ripper.. However I am always rideing CUBE but PROPAIN and CANYON are brands that I would like to try in the future, and almost went for the Thyee last time..

[@Dutch_shredder]

It looks so sick! I am saving up for a propain bike, but i still have some time to go.😅

[@gbshreds]

I've been trying to narrow down a new rig for next season. Might have to make a move from the rocky mountain slayer to the spindrift 5!

[@remymetailler]

Great to hear

[@UKVapor]

I just ordered mine!

[@houska_edit4026]

Amazing! 🙌

[@marcmetailler4625]

Un magnifique new bike

[@ostankovalex1176]

i've had the same setup last year :) e13 9-45t + XT + 30t AbsoluteBLack oval 30t + hayes Unfortunately, e13 was no that reliable and died pretty fast. For the price it has a pretty short life span, so I switched over to XT 10-45 cassette

[@TonyVsEarth]

So you turn that bike into a canyon lol! But that four link suspension looks super bad ass. Would love to try this bike.

[@janjacket]

really thinking about ordering one for next season - but i think its a bit too much bike for me. so i guess i stay with the tyee

[@remymetailler]

It pedals surprising well. Definetly bigger than the Tyee.

[@janjacket]

@@remymetailler yeah the pro10 is really great

[@paulgiles7456]

This has gone on the new bike wish list. 🤔

[@nicolasbouis13]

Tyee vs Spindrift is going to be a tough choice now !

[@Christok-wc1ik]

Sick

[@pierre-yvesgauthier4106]

Nicely done! Im wondering where I could source this spacer under the fork to adjust the bb height. Sounds like an affordable way to try this option… thanks

[@doughboi007]

that bike is HUGE

[@titter3648]

Are your bottle cage sponsored? If not try the Fidlock, it is really so nice and easy to take on and off, and at the same time it never falls off while riding because it needs a twisting motion that does not occur when riding.

[@remymetailler]

i am and i love my topeak with the tool.

[@Mandrew_Made]

So sick!

[@st3v3bs]

great bike, amazing skills

[@hajun._08]

So sick🔥🔥🔥

[@ggoozzii]

Remy, Is Propain coming out with a new version of the RAGE ?

[@TheMTBRider96]

11:50 does that mean that the cables are internally guided? so no need to fish them with that park tool magnet and stuff?

[@remymetailler]

Yes they are. Pretty easy too.

[@TheMTBRider96]

@@remymetailler seems like they really Nailed it with this one 🔥

[@PerseusMcZeus]

sometimes i wonder what are the *Seats* are used for ? 😂 , when they're standing up all the time 😂

[@Markus-ov5cx]

Curious as to what you think about putting the new Marzocchi Super Z 190mm fork (or the Zeb 190mm) on the CF version to make it lean more toward park, but still nimble enough to pedal up. It would slacken the 63.9 degree head tube closer to the park version (63.5) but not quite there. I like the longer chain stays on the CF version just as you suggest.

[@remymetailler]

On the CF that would make the bike slacker, perhaps too slack.

[@Cathail-l7d]

Hey remy, but off topic from the video but I was just wondering how you get that zoomed out affect on a all of your go pro shots👌

[@corin5]

Hey Remy, can you by any chance write the exact Works Components reach Adjuster you used? I would love to try it on my spindrift, they offer like 10 different versions.

[@remymetailler]

Just double check the size of the cups but it should be this: workscomponents.com/en-eu/collections/reach-adjust-headsets/products/reach-adjust-ec49-ec56-to-suit-tapered-steerer-5mm

[@bearjewmtb4827]

Why do you always run the one up stem cap that allowed the tool storage but never have a tool in there?

[@remymetailler]

I use Topeak tools.

[@horsthorstmann4432]

I would be very interested in your view on the rear triangle STIFFNESS comparing the Tyee 6 CF and the Spindrift 5 CF! Is there a major difference between them?

[@zane2313]

I love the new red Color. I got the old spindrift last month and i love it. Do you think it would be worth the upgrade for an avarage Rider Like me?

[@Xangoose1]

Hey Remy, what was the spacer you installed to shorten the reach called? Looking to shorten the rear slightly on a trek slash! Cheers

[@remymetailler]

Works Compoments reach adjuster

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

Are they re designing the Hugene ?

[@Permann91]

Hey what was that you did with the old spindrift, when you wanted to mullet to raise bike a bit and angle a little to adjust the slack and reach?

[@remymetailler]

I got a reach adjuster from Works Components

[@Permann91]

​@@remymetaillerah okay nice. And this works with everybike? Fx i have a xc bike with 100mm on the fork and I want it to be a little more slack? Or if i want to try mullet on my propain hugene?

[@Permann91]

And what about the spacer? Where you get that and big is it?

[@freeridedad]

Hi Remy. Thanks for your awesome videos. Coluld you please advise does mullet configuration work significantly better than symmetrical 29 wheels in terms of bike control? What are mullet's disadvantages from your point of view?

[@supermassivegamehole2269]

sick

[@radicalriding8994]

I love my propane spindrift

[@TheFLilk]

How much worse does it pedal than the Tyee? And what’s the frameset weight do you know? Thanks for straightforward no bs content! :)

[@remymetailler]

Honneslty very close

[@stavedaddy3987]

Nice bike set up. What size would you recommend for rider height 178cm? 5’ 10” inch thanks.

[@logank1647]

Why the e-bike bar instead of the normal carbon bar?

[@Norco666]

bike is good for his price!

[@alexandreb.5572]

how many km do you do with 3c maxxgrip and bc the bihe is really progessive do you want to put a jade x on it which is linear ?

[@remymetailler]

I could try a Jade X for sure. Hard to tell on the 3C grip. It really depends on the terrain.

[@josetoha6504]

Hey Rémy. Sick bike for sure. For the bike park, will you also be riding an alloy model with a dual crown 200mm fork, or will you keep riding a Rage?

[@remymetailler]

I'll be riding the Rage for the BikePark as I prefer a proper downhill bike.

[@AaronA_Aaronson0]

Is the carbon frame compatible with 200mm dual crown?

[@michih.2200]

Will the new PRIME Version of the DVO Jade X or Topaz will fit the Spindrift 5?

[@philtourneau]

Tu es allé pour quel bottom braket? Es ce qu’il a besoins d’un spacer 3mm comme l’ancien modèle?

[@brentwhipple7578]

Propain needs to give you a discount code!

[@Chungusgamer]

Rémy found the infinit bike glitch

[@jerryriding]

Such a cool bike! What sag are you running?

[@remymetailler]

25 to 30%

[@OlegBurlaka]

Hi Remy, is there any reason why you installed your rear rotor backwards?

[@remymetailler]

Oooops... did I?

[@OlegBurlaka]

@@remymetailler but in Instagram post it was already fixed )) I guess your bike mechanic was in a hurry 😅

[@remymetailler]

@@OlegBurlaka I was running different wheels with different tires. I'll check!

[@toddjohnson779]

Can anyone comment on durability of propain carbon frames? Sweet looking rig.

[@158158cow]

Given the high anti-squat through the middle of the travel, isn't an o-chain or E*13's freehub decoupler needed to reduce pedal kickback? Also, what width tires at 20/22psi? 2.4/2.5 F/R? Wider tires need less pressure

[@remymetailler]

No needed at all but I like less kick back so these are good options.

[@jakubkabelac9343]

I love the bike, but at the same time I hate it. I hate, that it is not available in 27,5” version. Will it ever be? Or do I have to buy used Spindrift 4?

[@remymetailler]

Full 27.5 really do not make much sense anymore in my opinion. it would be so little sales for Propain that it would drive the price up.

[@teogm]

What brake lever angle do you run?

[@mattx3190]

Why the OneUp E-bar vs regular carbon?

[@remymetailler]

I like the feel, look better

[@kevinlebrun7454]

Est-ce que tu as des inserts dans les pneus?

[@zobilamouche420]

Pas mal pas mal, je peux avoir l'ancien du coup ? 😁😶

[@markitraw9409]

Do you ride your tires tubeless? Do you use an insert? Do you know the weight of the carbon frame? Haven't found the info yet. Is it possible that the flip chip is only available for carbon version? Regarding DVO. I am riding the same fork with 65psi, one token, full LSC and two turns for HSC. I am 178cm and with ride gear 90kg. I do not bottom out. But the fork feels very harsh and it looses 10mm of travel due to the negative chamber. Do you have that too? And what HSC do you ride? Btw I am on the DVO Jade X. Have you tested the DVO Jade X Prime? Also I want to switch from Spindrift 3 in size M and mullet to a bigger one. I need more stability when it's getting faster. Thanks for the instruction to the new Spindrift.

[@remymetailler]

Tubeless no insert

[@markitraw9409]

Thx, can you please have a look to the other questions? It would help me a lot.

[@MTB_POP]

What ergon saddle and how do you like it ?

[@joeblack4026]

ergon enduro S/M , i have the M/L version and it is great , recommended

[@alpenjodel24]

the AL being the same frame as before but they still change the number is kinda shady marketing tho

[@paddor]

Wait what? The AL doesn’t have storage or the longer seat tube insertion?

[@alpenjodel24]

@@paddor nope

[@paddor]

@@alpenjodel24 yeah that's irritating

[@maticremsak5098]

is there a way to get the new chainstay protector for the spindrift 4? I just bought the bike when it was on sale and the chain slap sound is killing me.

[@DandyHippo]

If you buy the new bike you can put the guard on on the four

[@remymetailler]

Www.stfubike.com as something very similar. Use the code REMY15

[@asifitmatters1]

How do you tell the old one from the new one? It’s exactly the same bike!

[@remymetailler]

Really? They look quite different to me

[@Mr.Hardtail]

I am 176 cm tall, what size should I take for this Propain Spindrift 5?

[@remymetailler]

M for sure

[@Mr.Hardtail]

@@remymetailler Thank you very much Rémy for the answer, and thanks for posting such good videos etc., much appreciation 👍

[@RideStein]

Flip chip is only for the Carbon Frame model :(

[@markitraw9409]

Btw you maybe forgot to mention the new place of the rear brake. 🤓

[@remymetailler]

Oh I thought I did! Damn it

[@MrJarzaj]

​@@remymetailleri might have a question about that. Since the rear part of the frame is wider, is there a higher possibility to kick it with heels? This happemed to me on my old Meta and it was annoying. Thank you in advance and really god video!

[@Sonny7sLife]

tyee or spindrift?

[@remymetailler]

Both

[@jamiepickles5908]

Everybody’s new bike is their dream. lol.

[@PaweGawe-ug2uo]

I think old propain looks better i don’t like this new curved frame at top

[@remymetailler]

Really? wait till you see it in person!

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

without even looking it's a Spindrift 5, too late for new reveals, haha. Most of these bikes just look the same, including the Santa Cruz line, from afar you can't tell the difference.