I love your appreciation and promotion of short travel trail bikes. The industry loves to drool over the newest 170mm travel enduro bikes but you remind us that a bike is only as fun as the environment you ride in, and being “overbiked” can make the ride boring! Nice to see someone who appreciates a bike with just enough travel for the environment they ride in, plus you get the benefit of weight savings too (Man, a 27lb full suspension sounds like such a delight to ride)
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
These ST bikes are so capable. No need to lug around that excess weight unless you’re smashing big jumps and hits all the time.
@BlueDevil19147 ай бұрын
Love my Revel Ranger. Swapped out the fork to 130mm travel and it’s been amazing.
@wja197 ай бұрын
I will second the Revel Ranger V2. If you can demo one it’s definitely worth it.
@skinny80197 ай бұрын
Ranger is really good. Have mine with 120 fox sc.
@techdeezout92017 ай бұрын
The blue TR is phenomenal,.
@HLDefender6 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this video. The Blur / ZFS-5 is definitely great content to compare. Cervelo definitely changed things in little ways that may add up to noticeable differences. Looking forward to the next installment 👍
@hammertime77407 ай бұрын
great review! short travel bikes bring new life to old trails.
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
They sure do!
@jamespond74967 ай бұрын
Last year I bought my first e-bike the trek fuel EXE. Nice going up hill, but like a tank going down. So i took everything off. Put on RS sid 120mm front and back, DT swiss 1501, XTR groupset. now it fun :)
@KeosAdventures7 ай бұрын
The new "S" bike comes out in a couple days!
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
I believe it does
@alanlau49415 ай бұрын
I love Santa Cruz bikes! I picked up my new Chameleon last month! I was really interested in the Specialized Fuse after watching your videos but my local bike shop didn’t stock. Instead they had what I own now! For me, the lifetime warranty is worth the money!
@flow2tech7 ай бұрын
Love short travel flex stay bikes JC!
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Super fun!
@ryancampbell83917 ай бұрын
Rocky Mountain element 👌🏻❤
@AOL03217 ай бұрын
Hell yeah the Blur TR! If I had the money I would have bought that. Instead I got a killer deal on a 23’ Epic EVO Pro. Haven’t ridden it yet, but soon we’ll see how much more efficient it is than my Tallboy 4 which I’m keeping as my trail bike!
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
That pro is a hell of a bike super light weight and fun
@TheGreaterU4 ай бұрын
Rode a bunch of modern xc bikes this season, I felt the Blur TR stood out above even the new specialized epic line. Trek top fuel too heavy for xc bike, that's more a short travel trail bike IMO. So ultimately I ended up with a blur and am super stoked. I feel like Santa Cruz bikes are edging out ahead of most manufacturers nowadays.
@gilbertinni40182 ай бұрын
Nice bike, I had the Tallboy 2018 and it looks very similar🤔. I loved that bike.
@gabandkisheeemp76007 ай бұрын
Love my short travel bike also JC.I just want to feel the trails
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
🤘
@REB44447 ай бұрын
Oh yeah! Fast & light enough, yet capable enough to go all day. You might have to be more picky choosing your lines but that will also make it more fun. I love my 2022 Trail 429, so not getting rid of that one, but while all my friends are getting e-bikes for their recovery days, I'll just buy this one instead.
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Right no e-bike required if your bike weighs 24lbs and pedals well.
@jw84277 ай бұрын
Thanks for the invite
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
You went skiing 😛
@freshiesat93 ай бұрын
Dude, what you are looking for is the SC Tallboy! It is the rowdiest of the short travel 29ers. It is a pretty decent pedaler and super fun super composed descender. Go check it out and show us your thoughts!
@decoherence9262 ай бұрын
also super heavy for the travel. sold mine and got a Blur. This dude's right.
@Kaosabir7 ай бұрын
Try the Scott Spark, amazing bike
@marksandoval53617 ай бұрын
I just bought a 2023 Epic Evo Comp at 35% off. There are some crazy good deals right now. I assume your new unnamed bike is the Epic Evo "World Cup". Let me guess, 100/120mm travel. I'll be watching for the review.
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Deals are crazy right I would definitely grab something if you need a bike. The new Epics will surprise you😬
@AOL03217 ай бұрын
Yeah got my 23’ Epic EVO Pro for $5499. It’s almost $9K full retail. Can’t wait to try it out!
@bpisan7 ай бұрын
@@jctrails my money is on 120/120 for the new E. And the line will be cut to just the WC version and the Evo full squish version. Not in the market as I have 2 very new “S” bikes already and love them but I like seeing what’s new and the progression of bikes.
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
@@bpisan your pretty close😬
@michael-ql1lf7 ай бұрын
Try the yeti sb120
@dragonflygenetics4207 ай бұрын
The Santa Cruz blur is actually a old trek frame look up the trek Roscoe 3 or should I say Gary Fisher or Roscoe 3.
@TomCollins-c4h7 ай бұрын
The Blur Tr was on top of my list last summer, but they were not available until the Fall. So, I got a Spur instead. I was wondering since you ridden both how do they compare?
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
The blur feels more like a xc bike, while the spur has that trail bike feel.
@TomCollins-c4h7 ай бұрын
@@jctrails Thank you! Now that the new Epic Evo is out I think I want that one now.
@jeffjohanson38307 ай бұрын
Think you could get your hands on a Giant Trance Advanced (carbon version) 130/120 or a YT IZZO 130/130 or how about a Banshee Phantom 120-140 fork/115
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
I want to try the giant.
@javic79Ай бұрын
So you had a fox 34 130 mm on that bike ?
@Ubiratan20237 ай бұрын
Hey Jc, just wondering about this trail. What trail is this again? Thank you
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Pine hills. It’s a bunch of trails linked together.
@bimmerfan7297 ай бұрын
Not a flex stay bike but I was super impressed with the current version of the Pivot Mach 4 SL. Super fast but felt like it offered a little better rear suspension performance compared to the epic Evo which I compared it to.
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
I’ve heard that Mach SL is a weapon!
@AOL03217 ай бұрын
The Mach 4 SL is a beautiful bike but heavy though. I test rode the previous generation many years ago and it was a rocket. Look at Mtb Yum Yum's review of the Epic EVO Comp, which is a $6K bike that is lighter than the $12K Pivot Mach 4 SL. When you're paying that kind of $$$, especially for an XC bike, it should be about 23-24lbs. I think many manufacturers are overbuilding frames so they don't have to warranty them.
@bimmerfan7297 ай бұрын
@@AOL0321 yeah that’s a good point. I’m used to bigger trail bikes so it felt light to me haha. But yeah in class that seems heavy compared to the epic Evo which I’ve heard is a great bike in that category too.
@Xgecko667 ай бұрын
You should try out a Transition Spur
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Already have kzbin.info/www/bejne/haWwm6xmr6uUZ5Ysi=DHtmKpNqC3w9AK5p
@grahameread57197 ай бұрын
What tires would you recommend if switched out Recon?
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Specialized ground controls are pretty good.
@sirvince78537 ай бұрын
I have a Blur TR with a Fox 34 G2 and a Float-X.............I call it a SmallBoy
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Short boy!😛
@Drogos797 ай бұрын
did u have regular rekons before? how do these compare in pure grip when leaning in the turn?
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
I have run rekons on my epic evo and ripley. I would say way more grip is provided when leaning the tire over on the rekons. The race ones have a supple feel to them because of the light weight casing.
@Drogos797 ай бұрын
@@jctrailssounds like Rekon front, rekon race in the rear might be my kinda thing. I run 4-5psi higher pressure in the back so that might help keep that supple R race in one piece
@marksandoval53617 ай бұрын
The Rekon Races are great if you have firm, slightly damp hardpack. But, once the trails change to dry loose-over-hardpack or anything soft you're going to want the regular Rekons. The Rekon Races are great until you find yourself skidding down a loose descent without the ability to control your speed. I learned this one the hard way. My favorite tire combo is the 2.6 Rekon front and the 2.6 Ikon rear.
@PlumpyDelicioso7 ай бұрын
Where are you riding? Plymouth?
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Yup PH.
@taunir7137 ай бұрын
Heard any news on the stumpjumper evo release?
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Maybe October
@taunir7137 ай бұрын
@@jctrails oh no, was hoping for next month. Thx anyway
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
@@taunir713 that’s rumor I heard. It still could come out next month.
@taunir7137 ай бұрын
@@jctrails Would you concider the new stumpy?
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
@@taunir713 the regular stumpy absolutely
@andrewperry25696 ай бұрын
what trail is that
@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK7 ай бұрын
Man, are you ever going to settle on a bike ?
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
Nope. I had the trek top fuel for 2 1/2 years a record for me
@brianrichard17687 ай бұрын
just curious. what pressures?
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
25 front and 28 back
@mtb4all5697 ай бұрын
How about a flex stay hardtail like Ragley
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
I’ve always wanted to try one
@Vam15007 ай бұрын
that's got to be the fittest dog in the U.S.
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
She’s a beast!
@brainthesizeofplanetАй бұрын
Ok if that's what ppl nowadays do with a XC bike then 120mm travel makes sense 😅
@AOL03217 ай бұрын
Get the CC XO1 kit instead of the S model. Makes no sense to have a 27lb short travel XC bike-too heavy!
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
A lot more money though
@AOL03217 ай бұрын
@@jctrails We missed the window of opportunity earlier this year when Santa Cruz was seriously discounting their bikes.
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
@@AOL0321 they are going to do it again I heard
@AOL03217 ай бұрын
@@jctrails Because of the weather and trails conditions here lately in N.Y., I haven't had a chance to ride my new Epic yet, but you have ridden both the Blur TR and the Epic EVO which I'm sure have slightly different ride qualities. I know my Tallboy 4 climbs technical terrain beautifully, due to it's more active suspension and I've read that the Epic EVO is pretty stiff and a less compliant suspension for the technical terrain. What did you think about the EVO's climbing on those big gravely type of trails that usually cause a less active suspension to kind of dance around?
@AOL03217 ай бұрын
There is also the Cannondale Scalpel SE which Mtb Yum Yum raved about. This bike is very light and a little more forgiving or less harsh than the Epic EVO according to him. Maybe not as efficient though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5THeaWCodCDnLMsi=6IjJjZmaOZQV1-Vb
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
I saw it. The scalpel is a slick looking bike.
@birddog767 ай бұрын
It's obvious, we all know the answer...2024 Epic Evo.
@RavelloBikes6 ай бұрын
In other words you bought a new bike out of boredom.
@JCreole7 ай бұрын
Get with the times and get you a an E-bike….
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
I rather get in shape.
@MaxShev-p2c5 ай бұрын
Price Trek top fuel 8 ❤2350❤ dollars
@skinny80197 ай бұрын
Revel Ranger.
@jctrails7 ай бұрын
I really want to try ☝️
@skinny80197 ай бұрын
@@jctrails hehe...i will be up at kingdom trails end of may...if you around...i got a 24.5 lbs deck out ranger...its a medium...snug fit...we the same size and weight.
@stefanfriedemann38736 ай бұрын
@jctrails any more word on when that SC fire sale is to hit?