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@klstrucker9304193 жыл бұрын
I'm about to switch my 2017 spec enduro comp for something more downhill-oriented with longer/lower/slacker geometry. The bike I think suits me best as the replacement is the 2020 and onwards Spec Enduro. I can't have another bike(DH), therefore looking for the most DH-oriented enduro one. So as an ex-owner of the 2020 enduro can you tell what were your riding impressions comparing spesh to the Norco and the Transition? Another bike in the game is the new GT Force- also 4-bar high(ish) pivot with an idler, better value than the Norco. Have you considered that one? Cheers.
@maverickmissle14013 жыл бұрын
Get a range, you will not regret it
@Blake_Cherubini3 жыл бұрын
Go with the Spire or even a patrol! We are absolutely loving our transition bikes. They are playful feeling but you can still blast through chunk!
@topspot48343 жыл бұрын
That Nomad is gorgeous! I had planned to get one, but when it was first released, Santa Cruz said it was gonna take approximately 9-12 months for delivery (this was December 2020). Also looked at the Revel Rail, but ended up getting a Pivot Mach 6 which I absolutely love. Hard to pick a bad bike these days. They're all good and the differences are quite small.
@jxcr103 жыл бұрын
i placed an order back in March. still now word on when it may arrive. talk about anxiety.
@insanebmxthomas3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to buy that exact one but losing my job due to bankruptcy kind of cut my budget :( that translucent red with the carbon weave is absolutely gorgeous but i'm happy with my Canyon Torque CF8. Much more of a rowdy machine
@jeremyprovonsil78863 жыл бұрын
You did mention looks are an important deciding factor. That Transition frame shape is so clean I think it did my laundry, with the SC Nomad trailing it closely for me.
@ANTheWhizkid3 жыл бұрын
Love the range since i watched buchanan riding it and I´m still asking myself why we can´t buy it in this stylish green pearl color he had. I think it´s a super innovative and nice bike. The norco team was even throwing a double crown on it if I remember correctly. Really sweet. I guess it´s also a top candidate for my next grab / terribly enjoying the stumpy evo right now though. Currently I´m on I9´s but think about hubs kinda the same way as you. Either loud af or dead silent. From that perspective the other end of the spectrum, onyx, is super persuading.
@topspot48343 жыл бұрын
I thought I might like the silent sound of Onyx too, but what I quickly found out was I became obsessed listening to other sounds coming from my bike. I'm on a Pivot, so there's not much creaking anywhere, and I always keep the drivetrain clean (like OCD kinda clean... Not uncommon for me to wake up in the middle of the night and start cleaning it with a toothbrush). Anyway, I put my 350s (w 54t star ratchet) back on, and we're back to the bee sounds, which I realized after a month away from them, that I truly love ... Plus they alert hikers which is an added bonus and comes in handy more than I thought!!
@SwolePapi153 жыл бұрын
Almost certain Buchanans bike is wrapped, that colour is incredible though. Hopefully Norco is taking notes
@connormcguire84393 жыл бұрын
Would you buy the range along with your evo or sell the evo and buy the range? Seems like there's some overlap between the two
@radthaaad3 жыл бұрын
@@SwolePapi15 Seen it in person, it's not wrapped it's paint. It's amazing. Edit - This comment is in reference to the mottled green and black team frame.
@oskarstaudte3 жыл бұрын
Green chrome was wrapped, the dark green he usually runs is the norco sponsored rider only paint :)
@mikes.83053 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Bronson and I love it. First Santa Cruz in years. Deep feeling, supportive, plenty of traction. I have been a 29er fan for so long, but I’m loving the short chain stays and the smaller rear wheel. I’m trying to get chase steeze over speed at this point in my life. Otherwise if I were racing or wanted speed that Spire would be right up there on the list. The Range is super cool, but I’m to old to push that thing up…
@travelthenarrowtrail86603 жыл бұрын
While I commented on the Ibis Ripmo v2, I've owned many Santa Cruz, all carbon. Looking for trust in carbon again, look no further. They do carbon probably the best in the industry and they over build their carbon frames, stout! I can personally attest to their warranty being outstanding. They replaced a frame that the paint was flaking off, not cracking but paint flaking. Frame arrived in 3 days. I was blown away! The Nomad is built to be roudy, it climbs ok but that's not its intent and you stated you know this in the video. It's made to eat chunk, fly, huck to flat, and be disrespected. Not to mention, the Nomad has some sick colors! I'm like you, I want it to look amazing.
@B1KER3 жыл бұрын
As a Santa Cruz fanboy I’m voting for the Nomad. Plus that Oxblood paint on it it’s by far the sickest looking one! 🤘
@topspot48343 жыл бұрын
It's stunning! IMO that's the nicest frame I've ever seen. Reminds me of my PK Ripper when I was a kid, and with that kashima 👌🔥
@VanCan3 жыл бұрын
It does have the best paint job for sure!
@mbelfry3 жыл бұрын
Sick colour. Then again, that raw Chilcotin can be buffed back to a high polish!
@Table_Topper_Tony3 жыл бұрын
My favorite video of yours is you demoing the knolly. I’ve never seen you look so comfortable on any of the bikes but on the knolly. I feel like it’s literally right up your ally.
@Tswitz3 жыл бұрын
Go with the Transition Spire. I've been on a size large aluminum spire since mid-September and it has blown me away. It handles the gnarliest trails in my area with ease while also feeling remarkably playful on big jump lines and flow trails. Climbing does take some effort compared to a traditional trail bike but the flip switch on the fox x2 does a great job of creating a more efficient pedaling platform for fire roads. My only complaint has been the length of the dropper post which I replaced with a longer version as well as the tendency of the paint to chip which I remedied with some frame protection.
@lukasfoe65083 жыл бұрын
Since I got a Transition Scout for myself last year I will definitly vote for the Spire. Love the suspension design on it and alle the the details that make it a progressive bike with being long low and slack but at the same time not going all in on the fancy stuff. Also love the external brake routing it makes swapping brakes or a damaged hose or whatever a lot easier! One thing I really like about the frame design is that they really put a lot of material in the headtube and BB area. The Scout just is a great allrounder and somehow they managed to make it playful but at the same time a really stable riding bike with the slack headtube and long wheel base. I didn´t have the chance to ride a Spire yet but looking at the geo numbers it has to ride at least as well as the Scout does just with the aspect of bigger wheels and a longer chainstay.
@topspot48343 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard a single bad thing about the Spire. Everyone I know that has one loves it, and Transition did a phenomenal job across their entire lineup this year. Definitely IMO the MTB brand of the year. I have heard that the paint chips quite easily, but nothing a wrap can't handle. And that would have zero impact on whether or not I'd choose one. Plus they're priced really competitively.
@nolansloboda45083 жыл бұрын
I live in the south east United States ,I race enduro I’m currently on the spire and love it really stable and surprisingly playful can’t wait for the race season to start
@lukasfoe65083 жыл бұрын
Yes the paint chips relatively easy that's true. I have one or two paint chips due to rocks but nothing major. I wrapped the bike almost everywhere before building it up. But even with a really good paint job I would have done that.
@nolansloboda45083 жыл бұрын
@@lukasfoe6508 yes this is unfortunate I have a chip in my paint too and around the rear bearings it’s kinda rough I don’t know if this is true for the aluminum version but it is a concern for me
@lukasfoe65083 жыл бұрын
@@nolansloboda4508 yeah that's where my chips are too. I recently put on a mudhugger on the rear triagle which is attached to the seat stays. It's working really great for keeping stones and dirt away from bearings and the shock.
@travelthenarrowtrail86603 жыл бұрын
Little history in Santa Cruz Carbon bikes... Santa Cruz own's their own carbon factory in Asia that produces their bikes only. Other carbon bikes on your search are made by a few large Asian factories, who make several brands, all in the same factory (Fujita and Giant to name a couple). Santa Cruz is able to have their frames built to their specs the way they want and check QC precisely in house because they own the house. Other brands are trusting that they are getting what they want while being at headquarters in another country. Santa Cruz has their people from the USA at the factory in Asia running the house.
@10gramov3 жыл бұрын
All are interesting choices. I would go with the Spire.
@giannisstamatiadis17353 жыл бұрын
I got the nomad (xt build)last June and i have done everything from enduro races to dh shuttle days and the bike has been amazing. It pedals really good, especially on technical-steep climbs, and although it is a monster on the downhills and plows through everything, it is really playful and easy to mess around with. I cannot recommend it enough.
@jamiewellington62083 жыл бұрын
I think nick would suit a commencal. Short chainstay wheelie machine and beefy frame that hopefully he won't snap every other ride
@topspot48343 жыл бұрын
Yup. I bought one for my son and recommended one for my best friend who got his last year. Great bike and their customer service is phenomenal. Plus they actually have bikes in stock, or at least they're accurate with their ETA. Especially if you're riding a lot of parks, it's a great bike.
@dankraft3 жыл бұрын
I love the Ripmo and own one. I genuinely believe it's a great one bike solution for someone who wants to ride everything well. It pedals and descends great. I never really feel over or under biked on most trails I ride (East Coast mountains and bike parks). But for you and your riding, I don't think you'd be satisfied. I don't know if it's an option for you where you live, but if you want a great pedaling DW-Link bike that can take bigger hits, the Pivot Firebird is an amazing bike. That might fit your riding style better than a Ripmo while still providing a great pedaling platform on the way back up.
@topspot48343 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a great bike for up here (I'm in PA and mostly hit Mountain Creek, Thunder and Killington). Nothing it can't handle on most trails and certainly all bike parks. We don't have a lot of dealers near me which is odd. I looked at Pivot, Santa Cruz and Revel, and I would've considered Ibis but there's isn't a dealer anywhere close, and for me that was kinda important since it's my first FS and I don't do a lotta the wrenching myself.
@rsw12733 жыл бұрын
I’ve been considering the ripmo or the Firebird for my next bike. I ride east coast tech (NJ) and look for the hardest stuff i can find going both up and down. Rock gardens are my life. 😂 I’d like to try a knolly but no demo near me. 😞
@samc8213 жыл бұрын
Agree, my Ripmo is slacked out with a 170mm Zeb on it and x2 shock and I still dont think it would be ideal for the super steep super chunky trails of the shore, more of a do it all bike, I'd go with the Spire for Nick IMO.
@pjsanab3 жыл бұрын
I own the Ripmo, is my favorite of all my bikes, but you can definitely feel under biked with it at Windrock. Just purchased the Spire frame for bigger days.
@meteormedia70213 жыл бұрын
The Ripmo is a great allrounder, but I wouldn’t want to race an Enduro race on one.
@travelthenarrowtrail86603 жыл бұрын
So, I have the Ripmo v2, since it came out. With that I will say this, it is what you want it to be. In other words, how you set it up. You want it be more poppy, go air shock. You want it to be more planted and track amazing go coil. You want really poppy go with DPX2 and not X2. You want plush tracking, smooth for chunk while remaining poppy, go DVO Topaz. Also, you can run 170mm fork and not void the warranty. Ibis Enduro riders run 170mm forks with coils. Warranty on Ibis is fantastic and me being at 220lbs without a pack, I'm not the lightest guy and I ride some chunk here in the Southwest, CO, Utah, NM, etc. No cracks.
@samuraizach4423 жыл бұрын
I ride in Oregon (lots of rocks, roots and boots) and I gotta say there is a nice security about ripping a premium alloy bike (over carbon). Me and a friend both hit the same rock on a bottom bracket, I ended up with a tiny scratch and he ended up with a hole………..his bike was an evil offering……..
@antonychaniotakis83942 жыл бұрын
I added lithium grease to my hub ratchet. It is effectively silent now only audible when spinning the wheel stationary with head nearby. not sure if you could do this with the new school many toothed styles but for the regular hubs its awesome. also gonna fix cable slap soon.
@benjaminreohr45773 жыл бұрын
I would vote for the Knolly or Transition Spire. After stress cracking my third plastic frame in a year under warranty (Fuel Ex, I know it’s a trail bike), I would be looking to go for something a little more burly and aluminum to maximize trail time. Since you are an aggressive and heavier rider, I would recommend going for a aluminum bike to maximize saddle time with some carbon fiber hoops to make the climbs a bit more enjoyable and rims don’t free if you want to lay down the cash. Both the spire and knolly seem rad though, although I would give the edge to the Knolly for me!
@browniesride3 жыл бұрын
Ripmo AF with DVO suspension. Removed a fork spacer to increase the fork travel to 170mm, swapped for cascade link out back making it 151mm travel rear and and you are still only at $3500. This brings the head tube to 64.4 degrees. MIGHTY SWEET SETUP!
@S.Mallard3 жыл бұрын
That would be my pick too, a lot of spare cash to upgrade anything down the road
@browniesride3 жыл бұрын
@Kenneth & Bia agree with the alloy comparison idea. If I didn’t have the ripmo af already dialed I’d be looking hard at the patrol or spire. I’m on the topaz air. After install I increased 15psi and feel a good difference on steep chunky terrain with drops and roots. More support and smoothness throughout but most noticeable early on. Trail comparisons before and after are all in Western Wa i5 & i90 corridor
@hectorcastillo27773 жыл бұрын
@@browniesride I agree. I have Ripmo Af and after installing the cascade link I definitely track better on corners and with a works components angled headset I have the head angle at 63.9 and absolutely love it. Definitely more stable at speed and steeps.
@unionandfifthmtb82273 жыл бұрын
I just bought a range and I think for your style of riding you would love it it’s really fast on the downhill and surprisingly playful. Also the climbing is impressively good and I’ve taken this for some massive climbs up the mountain and could honestly prefer the climbing over my trail bike
@Laquoquious3 жыл бұрын
I took a spire to a downhill park once, and it handled everything very well. It also pedals pretty well and is nice and playful.
@randyisaak4553 жыл бұрын
I have a V2 Ripmo and love it, It's such a great all rounder especially with the X2, but I honestly don't think its enough bike for you. Out of your list I'd suggest going with the the Spire, sic looking bike and seriously, everybody that rides it loves it. One other option I'd throw out to you is the WAO Arrival, I've ridden it a couple times and its amazing! More capable and faster than the Ripmo and pedals damn near as well.
@michaeldouglasmason3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you ride the Transition! With the $4g's you save, you could put that towards a dif DH steed!
@iliketoridebikes3 жыл бұрын
I really like Norco's Ride Aligned system. Offering a baseline setup based on someone's measurements gives a much better starting point for anyone who isn't the typical 5'10" male with proportional leg/torso sizing.
@astralzombie3 жыл бұрын
If you’re still carbon leery because of your recent “woes”, take a look at the Ripmo AF over the carbon model…SLX build is $2k cheaper, the DVO suspension is excellent. I got one last year, love it on local trails and at the bike park as well!
@dubbreak3 жыл бұрын
That's top runner for my next bike. I want DVO as I've heard it does better with bigger riders. If I gained any weight my dpx2 would be completely unrideble and I'm pushing the limit in the RS fork (CSU replacement in a season). I prefer the durability of an alloy frame.
@astralzombie3 жыл бұрын
@@dubbreak Same here, I’m 6’ 2” and around 225 lbs and the DVO stuff feels pretty perfect on my XL Ripmo AF…but I’m also in Minnesota so it’s a perfect “all-arounder” for our local trails and our two relatively “small” bike parks. I don’t know how it would fare on the North Shore trails and burlier stuff in the BC area, but lots of other KZbinrs make them work pretty much everywhere.
@dougr5503 жыл бұрын
I just moved back to Van and plan on using Kinetic as my LBS largely because of your videos! Be time to start thinking about bike season pretty soon!!
@reillys79813 жыл бұрын
All these bikes are rad, I especially like the spire! The geo, build quality and everything just make sense. And it performs amazingly well. Although I love the look of the Santa Cruz, and the fancy suspension of the range, I'd personally go the spire!
@believe82633 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your new bike purchase videos. Lots of good insight.
@JLambinator3 жыл бұрын
Currently ride the Ripmo. Great bike, peddles efficiently, balanced between agile and smash. Negatives are a super low BB, and a leverage/kinematics curve that isn't super progressive and can be prone to bottoming. I'm also slightly between L and XL in terms of reach. I just did the cascade link to get a little more progression, travel and a slightly higher BB. Spire looks cool, but that is a long bike, both in wheel base and CS... I would think with how tight your terrain is, that wouldn't be the best choice? Knolly Chilcotin... I'm a fan of raw AL bikes. Not only does it look great, you can buff out any scratch, so crashes and shuttling or virtually worry free. :) BB isn't too low for rocky tech, it's slack but not crazy, and depending on rear wheel travel configuration, around 485-490 reach on a L is perfect, in my mind. It's cool too that you can go 151/160/167 rear with just a spacer. I think the biggest con is the extra 2lbs over the Ripmo and Spire. Not sure how much that matters.
@lukeburgess983 жыл бұрын
You should consider checking out the canfield lithium at some point as well. The cbf linkage they use is super efficient but still descends amazing. They also use 7000 series aluminum which lightens the frame a little and makes it much stiffer
@nathanserolf23133 жыл бұрын
Like you, coming from a carbon bike, I am aiming to go back to aluminum for my next bike. From your shortlist, I would get the Knolly (warden w/27.5), or the Transition (patrol/sentinel 27.5) or the ibis (alu version). I like the low seat tube height on the Knolly and Transition. I’ve had a knolly delirium before, it’s heavy but its a tank and plush, plus if you get the Knolly then you get to support our own Canadian brand and maybe the after sales service would be similar as that of the Santa cruz
@jg2wheels3 жыл бұрын
I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. Currently looking at short travel 29er trail bikes. Santa Cruz is at the top of the list. That Nomad sure is sexy even though it isn't a 29er.
@adamneulander3 жыл бұрын
I ride a knolly warden carbon and it definitely is for the downhills, the 4x4 suspension is really active, and I basically always use the climb switch on my shock. I can say that I'm kinda sold on knolly, although I haven't gotten chance to ride a range...
@sauwsey56123 жыл бұрын
personally I think u should get a gruella gravity bike but if had to be one of those id say the ibis, it corners really well, super aggressive, and it handles speed really well
@erikb46973 жыл бұрын
All great bikes, i considered all of these when i was looking for a bike about a month ago and i ended up going for a yeti sb165, its an amazing bike and is very playful for how good it is at climbing, also surprised me with how good it was at chunkier stuff even though its 275. deffinitly recomend taking a look at it, also have good warranty
@TheDamnhook3 жыл бұрын
Interesting selection - personally would give the Transition a really good try. Also would be interested to see, how much maintenance the Norco or the Santa Cruz need, seeing those very complex suspension designs.
@adamcline1213 жыл бұрын
Santa Cruz’s tend to be quite reliable and don’t need to much work. They wear out similarly to other bikes if not maybe last a little longer. Plus you get free bearings so it’s pretty nice.
@Jeff-hz7xb3 жыл бұрын
They last 10 times longer than any other brand. 3 years on the same bearings. They make the best bikes quality wise than anyone
@skippylegrandgourou20693 жыл бұрын
TBH get the Santa Cruz, true customer service and their frames are strong. I had a Norco sight and cracked the frame on my third day in Whistler. Meanwhile my 2007 Nomad is running great no crack the paint is still good not like the Norco, did big jumps in Chatel and tons of tech trails in Champery/Morgins for a decade. You can send big stuff on the nomad, I would not be able to say the same for my Sight that cracked on a blue trail lol and I was chilling.
@mtbwithtfb3 жыл бұрын
Tough Choices but all good products. Of these, I'd go with the Santa Cruise because of their warranty. Can't wait to see which one you picked. Bob T.
@g_johnston74883 жыл бұрын
I would be looking for a orbea I have herd they ride really well and have a good amount of suspension and they climb like a trail bike even if you get a enduro
@highrever140ss3 жыл бұрын
I think your going with the spire or knolly. Personally I think the spire will suit you well!!
@flyingdaggers463 жыл бұрын
Santa Cruz, fun 27.5, great handling and lifetime warranty with great customer service. Bike for life.
@raivkka43133 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'4" and 250lbs and ride a knolly and have 0 problems with that frame, they ride nice and take a beating. Maybe the Spire but I predict the fashionable bike in the Norco and won't get along with it (same as that Specialized he had).
@MChaxorz3 жыл бұрын
From the shortlist I'd go with the Chilcotin or the Spire. I've had a chance to pedal a friend's Warden around and I was super impressed with how light it was and how well it pedaled. Spire mostly based on how great everyone says it is. That said I went with the Wreckoning which hopefully arrives soon.
@paulwintermute14953 жыл бұрын
These are all great bikes. I personally own that exact ripmo and love it. My trails are not as knarly as the ones you ride daily however. If I was in your shoes I would get that Transition. Such a sick bike for the money!
@isaiahkelly36763 жыл бұрын
personally I'd go with either the Norco Range C1 or transition spire, because Norco is probably one of my favorite and the transition just looks nice.
@AndrewGroat73 жыл бұрын
As cool as it would be to see you on a range, I think you should try an aluminum bike this year. My vote is for the transition! The orange paint would really pop in your videos.
@thepedalsadvocate73893 жыл бұрын
The Spire in that blueberry purple with Kashima.... Aye Carumba! 😍
@pgson89293 жыл бұрын
That was cool. Man no bike shortage where you are! In Australia pretty much every idea of bike you get the response; 'Nope not in stock and no idea when we are getting any'. Cool seeing the weights too. 👍
@ronlind17573 жыл бұрын
I think you will choose the Transition Spire.. nice choice
@brettungvari3 жыл бұрын
Not the Spire but I bought the new Patrol this year. It’s the most fun bike I’ve ever ridden. For anyone that works on their own bikes external brake routing is awesome. Transition takes care of their customers too
@corail533 жыл бұрын
Well it seems the industry has come full circle if we are now treating external brake routing as a feature.
@josiahhorning28133 жыл бұрын
I love my Ibis if that helps you decide…. Climbs really well… And actually surprisingly descends incredibly… my uncle does have a Santa Cruz Bronson, similar to the nomad, and Ive ridden it and it’s totally sick as well!
@timndel3 жыл бұрын
The newest Bronson is quite unique, and is refined as hell. That would be my choice.
@MrPacobolo3 жыл бұрын
Ripmo, but get the AF, I just got a ripley af, and the dw is so smooth. The aluminum should survive your frame cracking abilities plus with the left over cash, you can get the cascade link for a more progressive rear end
@baddriversofcolga3 жыл бұрын
I say go for the Knolly or the Transition. Long live aluminum!
@cghogar3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree about carbon being overhyped. Noticeable difference in ride quality, but I think the price and environmental factors outweigh the positives.
@craigsteele81783 жыл бұрын
I would go with the SC Nomad. The VP linkage is awesome as I ride a SC Bronson myself and have had the Nomad too. It’s a very capable FUN Bike which I believe is your style of riding?…Second choice for you I think would be the Transition Spire. It’s a badass capable bike too but for more wide open speed . Good luck brotha.
@flyindutchman20223 жыл бұрын
If it were me it would be down to the Transition and the Santa Cruz. Just 2 brands I really like and respect. They are all nice of course. Looking forward to seeing your final pick and future videos riding it! Great video as always.
@flyindutchman20223 жыл бұрын
@@taylorbrost actually I didn't realize just how slack it is. I'm on a Spec'd Enduro Comp and find the 64 HTA just about perfect.
@johnhall3043 жыл бұрын
The seat post comment is so true, I have a 2019 Evil insurgent and had to go with a 180mm post, which granted, 4 years ago would be like amazing, but I'd like a 200 mm post now. the other thing that's annoying is that even though I have it as far down as it goes, I still get seat bounced like alllll the time when doing DH tracks. I've basically had to change my body positioning while doing steeps to prevent this which is really awkward. The final gripe is that the internal routing for it rattles to high hell which is suuuper frustrating. these reasons alone mean I'll be switching brands next time I'm in the market (probably 2 more years).
@moritzderichs9533 жыл бұрын
What about the new Propain Spindrift, it‘s an absolute beast on Downhill and it pedals still pretty well. And it‘s still very playfull on 29“ wheels and 180/190 mm of travel.
@levis.94083 жыл бұрын
Just got my Spire in the gx alloy build kit, can't complain! Only one ride on it so far, but it feels so plush and planted, and it pedals pretty dang well. I adore my code rsc's, but I've ridden XT 4 pistons before and they're fantastic as well.
@adamkandt1183 жыл бұрын
Do you have an idea how much it weighs? I am looking at buying the GX next year but am unsure about allow or carbon.
@levis.94083 жыл бұрын
@@adamkandt118 I believe mine weighs in at 33-35 pounds(alloy), based on others and my scale, also, the gx version will be about 1 pound lighter than the xt version due to heavier parts. To be perfectly honest my spire feels like a 30 pound bike, so playful. The carbon version is about a pound or so lighter, in my opinion it ism’t quite worth the extra cost.
@mikepal20023 жыл бұрын
Had a Capra and this time went with a Spire....so far I couldn't be happier. I also went with the AL version and have absolutely no regrets.
@hobmarg3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2022 Patrol that I picked up from Kinetik in August. Loving the bike, I'm around 5'10" but have short legs and went mullet because I buzz my ass on 29ers on the steeps. Love how the Patrol rides, not the best climber for sure but amazing descending and jumping. The mullet is fun for cornering and definitely an advantage in the steeps. I don't feel the rear wheel hanging up on anything compared to the 29er front. I would not go Ibis given your riding style, jumping and size. You will definitely be using the warranty :)
@stugillis3 жыл бұрын
Ripmo!! It’s a pleasure to climb and doesn’t hold me back on rowdy descents!! I’m in Pemberton BC
@unclewickedmtb20233 жыл бұрын
Curious about the Spire. Love to hear your long term review
@allaneddlemon75573 жыл бұрын
I love my transition spire. Definitely an upgrade from the Bronson.
@timbeales17563 жыл бұрын
What about the Norco Shore? It's big travel, and alloy (with the high pivot like the Range) - and your fav riding area is it's namesake! XD
@pauls11283 жыл бұрын
Guerilla Gravity Gnarvana with a coil shock. Job done.
@JonnyNorthmore3 жыл бұрын
It's got to be the Spire. A thing of beauty!
@mitchdumford95973 жыл бұрын
I definitely think that the spire is what i would go for, it feels very stable and it monster trucks(i also just came from 27.5) but it is amazing
@spokeplaymtb4143 жыл бұрын
The top tube line on the transition looks great 🤘
@thepedalsadvocate73893 жыл бұрын
I was in Kinetic on Saturday. The Santa Cruz is special cause it it expensive and pretty. The Norco is special cause it is a damn good bike for a good price. I LOVE the transition Patrol and Spire in there!
@wojciechg64233 жыл бұрын
Go for aluminum this time so Transition Spire could be a good choice and reasonable price is also important. If you're looking for bike which looks great in my opinion Santa Cruz or Norco. Good luck with your choice.
@Silverripples3 жыл бұрын
Santa Cruz Nomad has my vote, it is just an awesome bike with great riding qualities.
@chrisrobson22033 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video all year! haha! I think you'll go Knolly or Transistion and if I have to nail it down to the one bike I'd say you're going Knolly.
@bensun4323 жыл бұрын
Looking at the aluminum Transition Sentinel , there are so many options
@alecmarcotte77303 жыл бұрын
In the range we trust
@rmack6113 жыл бұрын
Also the "red" paint job on the nomad is UNREAL!
@mitchboucher99913 жыл бұрын
I ride a range c2 and it is a downhill bike with a 12 speed. You said you care about the down and would be happy with a decent climber using the climb switch. That’s the range. Comfortable and efficient but not quick. I don’t care because the confidence on the trails is crazy. I haven’t found a situation where I’ve felt under biked, and I ride the same trails as you mostly. Transition is another bike that’s dangerously close to dh geometry and feel. Lighter and would be a better climber I bet, less perceived slowness from the idler pulley than the range. Would be cool to have an alloy as well. I’d love to see you on the C1, but I’ll enjoy the content either way!
@AngelMendoza-jr3bv3 жыл бұрын
Spire! Got the exact same build as the one in this video, so good 👌🏽
@kyleslater52453 жыл бұрын
Being able to pedal up is so brilliant. That’s probably why the all Mountian style of bike is growing like crazy. I know getting a trail bike had me on a bike about 90% more then I was on a dh bike (I still refuse to get rid of my dh bikes though). I sort of expect the ripmo. You don’t sound like a Cruz fan.
@ajsmith30063 жыл бұрын
Knolly is my vote. That 4x suspension is something else.
@LifeFromtheLoam3 жыл бұрын
I rode a Spire for a little bit and it felt phenomenal. It was very much on the top of the shortlist for my next bike but I decided to go with something else at the end of the day. Only because like you mentioned, AL frames always seem to be an after thought, but the brand I went with only makes AL frames.
@MTBHaste3 жыл бұрын
Commencal? I absolutely love my Meta.
@LifeFromtheLoam3 жыл бұрын
@@MTBHaste Bang on. I was also looking at RAAW and Privateer.
@d-nicebikes3 жыл бұрын
I will put it out there that if you buy the Range, I called it. Your fellow 'Mtbuskateers' ride Norco bikes, and why not keep the trend going. However, the Ripmo and Nomad have some features that would suit your riding style and terrain really well without having to worry about a cracked carbon frame. I am still holding out for the Range! Happy shopping either way, Nick. Looking forward to the reveal vid.
@DustinBatchelor3 жыл бұрын
I've had my v2 Ripmo for over a year now (November 2020) and it's definitely the best bike I've owned. Amazing in almost everything (I ride DVO Onyx and Jade X coil), but to be fair I also have a 2018 Norco Aurum that I use in the bike parks. I'd be interested to see your take one out on your riding and see your opinion. *Riding from Vancouver Island!
@mattmitchell53203 жыл бұрын
Great video. All awesome bikes for sure. Getting myself a new rig this year too. New bike day is the Best!!!
@braydenbonnett17253 жыл бұрын
Spire is a pretty good bike. Definitely agree that it's not super different but it works super great
@oliver_mtb3 жыл бұрын
transition cause it looks amazing and it's pretty good value
@thmsvd3 жыл бұрын
Those Norco and Transition both look sooo good, especially the Transition. If I were you I'd go with the Transition (aluminium, crazy good reviews, simple maintenance)
@ruffdeezy3 жыл бұрын
I think you should get a blue chilcotin frame, then put a cane creek kitsuma coil or DHX2 and a Fox 38 on it with your nobl wheels etc.
@jack_mtb23 жыл бұрын
Love transitions, so spire all the way
@thepedalsadvocate73893 жыл бұрын
14:46!!!!! The orange Spire!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍
@quinlanprice3 жыл бұрын
I ride Santa Cruz and holy the warranty is so good I definitely recommend the bike love my Megatower
@oliviapedersen80083 жыл бұрын
the Spire I think is the win. transition is a great bradne
@abstraddic04423 жыл бұрын
Great comparison video I would go with the transition or the Knolly the Nomad is nice but the price right now inconsiderate, Santa Cruz should be just a little more thoughtful never the less great review and comparison. 💯
@CWBmtb3 жыл бұрын
I'd get the Ibis! Looks so good
@therealsavagepete2 жыл бұрын
Went with the spire....haven't tried the other ones, but i love the spire too much
@raxman803 жыл бұрын
Try the Santa Cruz. I want to see if you can break it lol. I am bias to Santa Cruz tho. I have the v5 nomad oxblood x01 crankbros carbon wheels with the onyx hubs. I love it but I don't ride as hard as you. Good luck with all of the great choices.
@dadventuretv25383 жыл бұрын
That Norco seems awesome but kind of a limited use. Don’t know much about Knolly, apparently not even how to pronounce it. Lol As a 27.5 SC lover I love the Nomad, but what I would really love to see you get would be the new Bronson V4 MX. i would love to get a long term scoop on mixed wheel bikes, and I bet the views would be huge cause I bet there are a lot like me. Yeah you’d take that bike to its limits and probably beyond, but that’s exactly what I’d love to see. There is so much online about needing these huge bikes when going bigger, and while of course that’s nice to have, for so many riders we don’t have multiple bikes. Many riders dont have the luxury of having that bike that you can use just for park days- we use our all mountain or trail bike for everything. And quite frankly, as good as modern bikes have gotten, they are pretty darn good going pretty darn big. So I think it would be super interesting to see you do the Bronson, a mixed wheel, 150/160 bike and show us all what these more common bikes can do. And give us some insight into the mixed wheel trend- fad? Or for real? For me, this would be more interesting than just watching another big bike go big. But I’ll tune in whatever you decide. Lol 🤙
@WETHEPEOPLESC3 жыл бұрын
Have you looked at the Rocky Mountain Slayer? Picked one up last year and absolutely love it. Not as much of a slug up hill as I thought it would be and Is a riot down hill.
@romand1233 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about buying a new bike that's in it's last year of production...as in it'll likely be replaced the following year by an updated/re-designed model?