Even More Gnarly Features in Whistler Bike Park with a Big Crew!

[@NastyHabitCrossfit]

Is this your 1st Druid. I have the V1 and use it as my 1 bike for trail and park. I always feel its harsh and toying with a few options. Sell bike get new, see about a new suspension, or talk to a suspension shop to tune what I have. Being this bike is 4 years old now, I do get a full rebuild each season on my suspension, would I be better off just getting a whole new suspension set up. Also i'm running 160 front and 142mm rear with a cascade link. Do you have any comparisons between the V1 and V2 Druid? What are you running for front and rear suspension? I'm also 5'9" and 180-185lbs. Side note, I just got the Pivot Phoenix DH for park next year. Only have 1 day of riding on it at the end of last season. Can't wait to get more days on it to dial it in. I also got the S2 size. Thanks and cheers

[@alec-higgins]

It is my first druid, so I never got to spend any time on the previous version. Honestly, after spending two weeks in Whistler bike park on this bike, I don't think I've ever thought it feels harsh. It definitely feels firmer and doesn't have that super plush squishy feeling to it, but I think that's why I like the bike so much. It does only have 130mm of travel in the rear, but my god does it feel good for a bike of that travel 😂 it does get a bit rowdy (not massively so) on super fast downhill style trails, so the fact you've got the phoenix sort of ticks all the boxes in my head if I was you. I'm running an ohlins 38 out front with 160mm travel and a rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil in the rear and it feels awesome on everything I ride on a day to day basis (Scottish borders). If I were you, I'd get a suspension setup day booked with someone who offers the service because correct suspension setup/balance makes the WORLD of difference.

[@NastyHabitCrossfit]

@@alec-higgins Thanks so much for your time and feedback. Great things to think about.

[@Kilian.Downhill]

hey i wanted to buy the pivot phoenix and when i see lewis on the v10 i just know something wrong with the pivot can i ask why hes on the v10. btw great Video

[@alec-higgins]

The V10 is Lewis's own bike. He really likes that bike and has ridden it throughout 2024. The Pivot Phoenix we both tested was a demo bike that neither of us owned. There is nothing wrong with the phoenix whatsoever; both me and Lewis loved that bike!

[@Kilian.Downhill]

@@alec-higgins Thank you so much i just bought the pivot now switching from the v10 the v10 was the best bike ive ever ridden and the quietest bike i got autism so i only can ride on quiet bikes its like a trigger for me so hopefully its not that noisy thanks for the answer i apreaticiate it