Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana - First Look & Ride | Pond Beaver 2020

Gnarvana. No, that's not the name of a bad '90s cover band - it's what Guerrilla Gravity are calling their new long travel 29er. Kaz gives us the rundown of all the specs from this made-in-Colorado frame.
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[@eldowning]

I think "Gnarvana" is one of the coolest model names! This may be my next bike. I'm looking to get an enduro bike. I love that it's made in my home state of Colorado!

[@lukefarrell117]

We want the !!!Grim doughnut!!!

[@jpslayermayor9293]

Dammit. I used to be in Nirvana cover band and we never thought of that name. We coulda been a contenda!

[@frank_jk]

I’m embarrassed to say that it took me this long to realize that Pond Beaver is Pink Bike’s clever pseudonym for Sea Otter, and using PB. Chapeau to whoever came up with that one.

[@Muddyfox47]

love the website where you can choose your own specs on your bike. Wish YT had this feature. Very cool bike!

[@justsayin3600]

The price just went up then.

[@gcavy1]

If possible, for all us colorblind folks, I can never read your tech specs in that redish color over those backgrounds. Just go high vis yellow or white, etc.. thanks!

[@toejamr1]

I can see perfectly fine and couldn’t read it.

[@justsayin3600]

Dude why is your car red?

[@gcavy1]

@@justsayin3600 not mine. I used to review them. Couldn't see it though! :)

[@justsayin3600]

@@gcavy1 ok man, just checkin. 😊

[@jetsetjoey]

A Yeti SB-140 I was going to buy read "Made in Vietnam." I won't spend $7,000 on a bike made in Vietnam. I'd much rather buy my new ride "Made in The USA." Now I'm looking @ a Guerrilla!

[@letsridebikes7716]

Did u get one?

[@Jdem9]

I absolutely love these guerrilla bikes, soooooo flipping cool

[@JessHines]

Thanks for the quick review on this one! GG is a top contender for me. I'd love to see a full review of the Smash in the base build! Please!!

[@mac16a]

Cool name. In Polish narvana means hotheaded woman :D

[@drschnudi]

my polish girlfriend always laughs about my sram components...

[@mac16a]

@@drschnudi I work at Trek dealer. When I explain bikes with SRAM components you can imagine what happens....

[@benasquith26]

mac16a what does SRAM mean in polish

[@mac16a]

@@benasquith26 I'm taking a sh**.

[@ZOB4]

That external routing with the cover is a good idea and looks clean.

[@justsayin3600]

Hopefully they sell the replacement covers cheap.

[@amyhawkins5233]

idea is better than execution. Having build mine up frame a frame only build, I can vouch that it is a pain to get the cables in there right.

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Nothing wrong with the name Gnarvana bub. Love mine, best bike I’ve ever ridden by far and made in Denver/USA!!

[@JohnMahon]

Best named bike and company I have ever heard

[@edarnold99017]

I’ve been waiting for this bike to come out, I can’t wait to get on one!

[@nickmorrison5856]

That intro with the strategic stick-stand

[@Ringwraith1986]

Ordered on at the beginning of July. 8 week lead time. Hopefully I'll be seeing it mid September. I'm so stoked!

[@jakenash8362]

Did you get it on time.

[@Ringwraith1986]

@@jakenash8362 I did and I love it!

[@jester4886]

Gnarvana is a sick name imo

[@martincantwell2557]

That cable routing is the business.. proper internal routing is just painful.

[@haydenfaulk4739]

Pre vid thoughts: oh please be affordable it looks so cool. I sure hope the sizing fits tall riders!

[@blombardo83]

I think their hidden cables are there best idea

[@barrakingbeatz7794]

Yoanne Barelli! That’s is all

[@jester4886]

You should start giving us wheelbase measurements on these bikes

[@toooldfortwowheels2048]

True, HA, reach and chain stays are great but that's all held in place by the underpinning stat of wheelbase.

[@rabrumf]

Gnarvanna! Very cool bike!

[@chrismccaffrey8109]

I currently have a Smash with a 170 fork and debating swapping to a Gnarvana rear end. Love the modular system, love the brand, love the bike overall. 145 rear does struggle a bit riding trestle bike park and such so just going back and forth on climbing vs bike park ability.

[@mtbdalily2757]

Looks a bit like the Cube Stereo...

[@mtbdalily2757]

@@user-pp5or5og4k the frame though

[@reezin14]

Finally...Been waiting on a GG review.

[@maximecoulombe9554]

Do you release the full review soon ? 😉

[@israelmontalvo5609]

Are you reviewing the Smash or the Shred Dog any time soon, I just see the Trail pistol and Gnarvana, but I wanted to know more about any of those 2 models, see how they feel, do they climb ok, is it too much of a difference between gnarvana and Smash or Mega trail. thanks for the time.

[@jonasremsperger3524]

That bike is sick

[@paullmight42]

gorgeous

[@danielaxelsson21]

Looks sick! 🤙😍

[@adanielweaver]

Does that cable cover trap mud?

[@blazinmtbco719]

This spec enduro or spire?

[@boyuap]

sick bike..!!!!

[@Inzolity]

Fuck the bike... WHERE is this filmed? It looks amazing!

[@brokenlegz]

Gnarvana.... take my money, we’re done here. I don’t even care if it sucks.

[@Mububban23]

Noob question - why are coil rear shocks loved for their sensitivity and feel, but coil forks are generally cheap pieces of crap? Do coils only feel good with larger sized coils than forks can accomodate?

[@claytonp1111]

There are some great coil forks/ fork conversions. The only problem is the weight. I think PUSH and Vorsprung both have kits that can convert an air fork to coil. There are also some bombproof older coil forks but they weigh a ton

[@justsayin3600]

I get the differences ( just do some read up) but I got to have tunability for different terrain. They are starting to make the coils more tunable. Maintenance is key on coil, like...none.

[@artysa.blackwood4261]

In the frame you can twik the progressivity of the coil shock via lgeometry (linkage designs), in the fork you cant (well, you actually can but you need progressive springs, or 2 different springs, or a hydraulic bottom out in the damper)

[@GeneralAlex4]

Can some one tell me why these mountain bikes with full suspension cost more than some motorcycles???

[@dantribby199]

I know it's a tough thing to fathom. I thought the same. Guerilla Gravity uses a machine to layup parts thier frames, but most carbon frames are layed up by hand, so #1 is labor cost. #2 is Research and development. A full suspension bike requires alot of study and trial to get the desired result. Suspension kinematics, leverage ratios, tube thicknesses(effect ride quality), reach measurements by size, head and seat tube angles, bottom bracket height, stack, the list goes on and on. #3 Durability and reliability: An expensive bike will shift, brake, and ride better than a less expensive one. Components are reliable for thousands of miles. They can take the rigors mountain biking can dish out. It can be a hard pill to swallow when you walk in a shop or look at bikes online, but they are definitely worth it in the long run if you intend to do any serious biking.

[@burton926]

I agree with Daniel Tribby, but also want to point out weight. When you have motor, components are weighed in pounds, not grams. Componentry price goes up exponentially while the weight reaches an asymptotic lower limit. This true of motorcycles too, and they have to do R&D to make sure they make a reliable product as well, but there's a lot more wiggle room when you're running 90hp through a three cylinder engine. Sure, a motorcycle is a more complicated machine, but each component is simpler and heavier (ie cheaper) than the mountain bike counterpart. That adds up very quickly.

[@nathanhart7154]

I wish i had that bike

[@ROSE-by5su]

What is the best park bike but a Enduro bike?

[@kelbyhunter6852]

transition sentinel hehe

[@jackheaton1877]

R O S E canyon torque

[@ROSE-by5su]

jack heaton im still confused if it can literally uphill or just a small uphill im planning to buy a Yt Capra and that Torque cant go away in my mind i dont know what to pick

[@jackheaton1877]

R O S E mate has one and he can climb pretty much verything the Capra can

[@maxzimmermann6605]

@@ROSE-by5su its not about if the bike can, its about if you can

[@r_khall5033]

Sorry did he say 63* head tube????

[@jamesbailey2213]

R_K Hall it’s 63.7 which is closer to 64, most bikes these days are around 64

[@r_khall5033]

@@jamesbailey2213 dam still... 64 is still in full DH territory. What a machine! 🤘

[@SplitRing]

@@r_khall5033 it's rather controllable all around once you get used to it.

[@endurodavemtb6099]

Name comparisons would be tough to avoid for sure, but I actually related it to the definition of Nirvana, no the band.

[@MTBMinnesota]

cky 78 all of their model’s are named after bands...

[@mk4prasu610]

I know its a tapered but am i the only one who thinks it looks like a fake tapered😂 its kinda trippy 0:10

[@justsayin3600]

🤪 🤘

[@justsayin3600]

I say GG has a good thing...but make it better, and do a high pivot version! I'll buy one then!

[@JessHines]

I'd love to see a Canfield collaboration

[@nicoladiana2358]

When a canyon spectral review?

[@paul2673]

They did one

[@luckyluke4435]

pretty

[@lukasbormann4830]

Why is this being filmed but not the Grim donut

[@Pienimusta]

Gnarvana... gringiest bike name of the year? Just add some xs and underscores. xX_Gnarvana_Xx Sounds like a 10-year-old named it.

[@MaQuGo119]

not to mention the logo LMAO

[@erickramer7924]

@Im here because im bored thank you

[@justsayin3600]

@@MaQuGo119 🤘

[@Sutta92]

Aluminum rear triangle on a 5000$ bike, yikes... looks sick tho

[@BrianAndTheBike]

2020 midlife crisis bike of the year.

[@95aubie]

Great bike , rides smooth kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing

[@marcoliubenov8092]

Why does the name gnarvana make you cringe?

[@makda971]

Grim donut

[@davros666]

Pond Beaver

[@Ram-69]

999usd

[@th_js]

Donut

[@wt2759]

A lot of things seem to make Mike cringe…

[@justsayin3600]

GNARVANA? How bout: IVANA- HUMPALOT

[@mathewmccabe2658]

Good name

[@tensuitengu7695]

So stupid brand and name hahaha

[@kloogg4185]

I know you won’t respond

[@kelbyhunter6852]

shut up

[@justsayin3600]

Huh?

[@MarioXcore1]

I really with guerilla gravity would ditch this whole 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 thing they do, no one likes it,

[@maxp.5480]

Mario Solorzano shut the fuck up

[@jpslayermayor9293]

🤘

[@MarioXcore1]

@@maxp.5480 😂

[@justsayin3600]

@@maxp.5480 JLOL!

[@testtesttesttesttest884]

Me too. Their aesthetic is so cringey.

[@irockuroll60]

Nope. Does not look interesting to me all. 63 degree head tube...longer, lower, slacker is becoming bullocks when every bike and their mamma is doing it. Give us some more good trail bikes with 66-67 head tubes and a variety of travel and wheel sizes and let us gnaw on that.

[@SplitRing]

Have you even looked at their lineup?

[@theshadow8008]

Its a ugly bike man!