Nailed it man! As a heavier rider I did have to swap out the 160mm rear to a 180mm. Also spot on with the 175mm cranks. Putting some 170mm on this weekend. The suspension even on a 240ish lb guy is amazing. The initial plush and small bump is just what I needed. I can feel the flex but with the traction and compliance it’s welcomed for what I want this bike for. Anything bigger I’ll reach for the Sentinel. Again, super rad video and spot on review! Can’t wait for more! Party on! 🤘👊😉
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Right on! Glad it's working out for you
@WOLFTICKVIDEOS4 жыл бұрын
We just got our first budget full suspension bike, and we like it. I'm sure this one feels even better haha. Not sure if we will go this far anytime soon, but who knows. I would watch your videos on a bike that we would never consider, just because your videos are so good. Thanks for another great video man.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Thnx I appreciate it!
@endlessdrive84214 жыл бұрын
Ohh wow I just realized reading your description that you're really local to me. I live in the East Bay as well. Great video and stay safe through the fire season, hopefully the Santa Cruz trails aren't completely gone at the end of the year 😭
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@MTBGarage4 жыл бұрын
I would say the most interesting part of their latest releases are, what to do with the smuggler? The spur and sentinel combo seems to cover most bases, but if the smuggler comes back at 130/150 could it be the one bike quiver? Great review as always!
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Good question! There's a sticker on the back of the Sentinel saying you can run it 140mm with a shorter stroke shock. A lighter build and an angle set to make the HTA steeper (gasp) to 64.6 and a fork spring might fit this slot ;)
@ericcollins9103 жыл бұрын
The Scout falls into that middle category the smuggler was in
@drewyager40203 жыл бұрын
@@ericcollins910 it’s scout or Spur for my next bike. I really like 27.5
@StraightLine_MTB3 жыл бұрын
Such a great bike. Excited to get some miles on ours. Great review as always!
@lloydranola3 жыл бұрын
Great shots of JMP!!
@mtbyumyum4 жыл бұрын
Good production value. I need to ride this bike and see how it stacks up to the Ripley
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
I bet you can get this bike down to the 23lbs range. :)
@edlorenz15524 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 of course he can. @mtbyumyum rides a Medium
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
@@edlorenz1552 I heard he's 5'8 140 lbs and rides a size medium. 😃
@princeofzion4 жыл бұрын
Waiting for that review yumyum. Let’s see if the Spur could dethrone the Ripley.
@brucemckinstry94174 жыл бұрын
Also very interested to see what you think yumyum as my Ripley is still my go to for most of my rides. I am 200 pounder on an XL and I am always concerned about bike stiffness and the other is issues a XL brings to the table and based on this review I am just going to have to demo a Spur to see...
@PittsburghActive4 жыл бұрын
Great job brother! Can’t wait to get mine 🤘
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@geopietro4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. While the Spur is quite attractive, in contrast to other short-travel trail bikes, the frame cannot handle a 130 fork (120 is their maximum), nor wider 2.6 tires (important for us riding with gravel, sand, rocks), nor a rear shock with a piggyback. If these aren't important, the Spur looks really good.
@Jacob991743 жыл бұрын
You got it, Johnny. If you’re into tuner cars, this is similar to the Ford Focus RS. Not much you can do after market, since OEM already took it to its max capabilities..... at least thats what the Spur seems like without having purchased one and owned it for months.
@jameskerr78284 жыл бұрын
Haha 'Without Plugging In' 👌
@greedfox78424 жыл бұрын
Their colors over at transition are sick... My buddy has one in Carolina blue, and it is hot AF.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
That color is definitely sick!
@Esteb8584 жыл бұрын
“The Spur allows me to ride longer and cover more miles...without 🔌 ⚡️” That made me chuckle! 😂 Great review man! I bet the Spur reminds you of your beloved SB4.5 but with more modern geo.
@PittsburghActive4 жыл бұрын
Great work as always brother.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Can't wait till you get yours. ;)
@mtb_87964 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I’m loving those fast little clips of jokes you throw in there. When I saw the electrical outlet i started laughing. A few months back i demoed about 6 bikes and ended up buying a yeti sb150. Don’t get me wrong I love this bike and treat it like my child lol but there are days I would prefer a shorter travel 29er. My next bike for sure will be a 29er with 130-140 travel.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Right on man , Great bike
@aidenthwaits26464 жыл бұрын
Dream short travel bike right there🤘🤘
@truambar2 жыл бұрын
After a year of ownership, do you have any comments on that sid?. The low weight is quite appealing to me, but I’m getting the impression that they all develop bushing play eventually.
@martynprice8711 ай бұрын
Hey Dude, is this horse still in the stable? What's your lo g term thoughts?
@DM-hw4cr4 жыл бұрын
Ideal person is 180lbs and under for the spur. Got the 2021 sentinel XO near same price range with fox factory kashima 36 and X2 30lbs. Wish I was light enough to enjoy something like the spur but 120mm for NW mountain terrain would be overwhelming.
@cyclvr13 жыл бұрын
Thanks and great review. Tell me about the top tube mounted tools stash, if you would. Thanks!
@mtbsavant54143 жыл бұрын
It's a Wolf Tooth B-Rad mini strap
@StacyWilcox4 жыл бұрын
Spur or the Ripley?
@Gabeis364 жыл бұрын
Stacy Wilcox depends if you prioritize climbing efficiency or ramping shit
@MK4vDubbin4 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Scott Not really. They are both fantastic pedaling bikes. Comes down to preference. Only way to know is ride both.
@MTBFlowRider4 жыл бұрын
I would love to rip that thing on flow trail! Definitely on my list to demo.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Right on man!
@travelthenarrowtrail86604 жыл бұрын
Very nice review and I thought the same thing you brought up in your video. Hows a heavier rider like me, 215lbs, going to feel about this bike? Glad you thought about us. So you sold the Yeti for this and kept the Mega? Great video as always.
@MarioXcore14 жыл бұрын
lucky to get it! sold out for me for months :(
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Ordered immediately after launch :)
@iberofernandez78884 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 The first batch of Spurs was sold out in 3 or 4 days, crazy !!! I´ve also have one X01 Build in Deep Sea Green
@alwaystwoam4 жыл бұрын
Have you ridden a Ripley v4 or Evil Following v3? How would you say it compares? If this bike goes down as good as a Following at its weight it might be the holy grail!
@AllTerrainFamily3 жыл бұрын
I had a Transition Bandit. That was really light and a climbed and descended well. So it doesn't surprise me that they made this bike. The geo on the Bandit was not great and I never really liked the suspension. This bike looks like a great bike for Tahoe riding!
@pablosbiking2 жыл бұрын
can you make a new video please
@berdyeah4 жыл бұрын
Nice..btw the tools mount on the frame top tube..what mount is it? Any link?
@mycoolcar4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@lazylearner9674 жыл бұрын
Love the review! What is your height and weight? How much sag are you running?
@zubertish4 жыл бұрын
Obviously you haven't seen the test trail vids(pinkbike) on the EVO or your new gravel bike would be watching you riding one from the porch.
@pauls36164 жыл бұрын
Great video. Liked and subscribed.
@trey62723 жыл бұрын
What stem mount are you using for the Garmin?
@mtbsavant54143 жыл бұрын
K edge stem mount
@trey62723 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the Spur to the Santa Cruz Blur TR? I don't see anybody talking about differences between the two, and without demos available, it's hard to get answers for myself. Obviously, the Blur TR should be more XC, and the Spur should be more stable on the downhill, but wondering which of the two you like (or liked) more. Also, does the Spur feel slower than the Blur TR? Thanks in advance.
@tuswm13 жыл бұрын
What tool strap is that?
@mtbsavant54143 жыл бұрын
Wolf tooth b-rad mini
@tuswm13 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 Thanks for the fast reply, love the channel.
@jakewagner54693 жыл бұрын
Do you think its capable of competing with XC race bikes in those race formats?
@njackson31484 жыл бұрын
I do like the video and presentation but $5000+ for what exactly??
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Sadly most carbon bikes in this category with this spec are 5k+
@frankfattore9894 жыл бұрын
The big question is, why sell the sb4.5? Secondly, how does the Transition compare to the sb4.5?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
See other comment regarding my comparison to the 4.5. Still love that bike but sold it when I heard a replacement might be in the works only to find out it wasn't what I expected
@rcn47754 жыл бұрын
MTB Savant I can’t seem to find the comment where you compare it to the SB4.5. It would be great to know your opinion. Also, if you ever buy another Yeti, which build would it be? Thanks!
@paleh0rse4 жыл бұрын
Great review! I picked up a medium Spur and absolutely love it for all of the reasons you listed in this video. Quick question: how/where did you find that bolt on fender for the SID fork? I've been told that they won't even be available until at least September, so any hot leads for that would be much appreciated.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
I bought it from some random bike shop online. Check with WesternBikeWorks. They might have it in stock!
@oliver59114 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 Perfect! Just ordered one, thank you!
@thelmaviaduct2 жыл бұрын
What height are you?
@paleh0rse2 жыл бұрын
@@thelmaviaduct - just a hair under 5' 10"
@thelmaviaduct2 жыл бұрын
@@paleh0rse same here 176cm. Does bike feel small, spot on or big? Have you got enough breathing room if you catch my drift? Are you short legs long body or vice versa? Currently have a medium Carbine SL and it feels a bit too short in TT for me. Seat tube perfect though.
@ikharl3282 жыл бұрын
What made u choose this over the tallboy/ ranger/ iBis
@johnrowley77462 жыл бұрын
What pedals are you rocking?
@cadenpavlovcic44 жыл бұрын
Hey I get it
@jcabb12 жыл бұрын
Which trail in JMP is that???
@Cruzlife444 жыл бұрын
You missed the jump at 2:10!
@presleyparas3844 жыл бұрын
Watch out for that shock. knowing rockshox might give soon. Hahaha (not joking)
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
So far so good, but yeah some have complained about bushing play
@jonathankingstone30314 жыл бұрын
Didn’t you not like the SRAM drivetrain and swap it out?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
That was on another bike ;)
@jonathankingstone30314 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 And how do you like it on this bike?
@hb70304 жыл бұрын
One bike: This or the Sentinel?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Depends on where you live. I could ride the Spur 9/10 times for my stuff no problem.
@hb70304 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 Our trails look pretty similar actually.
@hb70304 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 Do you think this thing could handle high speed flow trails no problem?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
@@hb7030 the spur will eat those for breakfast
@stoicchris4 жыл бұрын
can you compare it to the SB100?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
It's been 2 years since I've been on one. I'll be demoing a Sb115 soon though
@nathangaffran4 жыл бұрын
Now we need to see it with a coil shock
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Lol
@alpha00male4 жыл бұрын
Dude, did you take that thing down chappy?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Of course and it tied my PR! Lol
@snoopyboobs4 жыл бұрын
I think it's unfair to say the Epic Evo is for a casual trail rider. The bike is super fast just about everywhere. I would say it 's for a trail rider who wants a very fast bike with a emphasis toward climbing and flow. No I do not ride an epic evo.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
The comment is in comparison to the race Epic and not the Spur. In other words the buyer who picks the Evo rather than the Race version is someone who wants to do more casual trail riding, instead of racing.
@mikege46714 жыл бұрын
Looks kinda like the yt izzo.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Both great looking bikes
@denniskulev70274 жыл бұрын
R.I.P yeti dude whyyyy you sell the yeti you literally downgraded
@SudoChuckwalla4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! I ride a transition patrol gotta love their geo. Makes me wanna go ride today if not for all the smoke in the bay
@ZippidyMTB4 жыл бұрын
How would you compare it to the SB4.5? Does it climb and descend better; tight switchbacks? My modified XL 4.5 looks close to the L Spur on paper minus the seat tube height and head angle.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
See other comment where I compare it to the 4.5
@rcn47754 жыл бұрын
for some reason I can’t seem to find the comment where you compare it to the SB4.5. It would be great to know your opinion. Thanks
@Jagged1553 жыл бұрын
Can’t find your comment comparing to the 4.5 either. I’m looking for a lighter replacement for mine.
@MitchOnTwoWheels4 жыл бұрын
I’m loving this new religion of slack and long short travel bikes. Great content and well done 👍
@xx-----------xx8734 жыл бұрын
It is great, but it doesn’t really work at mellow bike parks which were designed for smaller bikes. Having an old school bike is a lot more fun in that scenario.
@iberofernandez78883 жыл бұрын
You are right , there is a bunch of new bikes with these Specs and Geo , but I think the Spur emerge as the Best of Class on this category
@hadleybennett68754 жыл бұрын
Yeti 115, Kona Hei Hei, Scott Spark, YT izzo, Giant trance, Cannondale Scapel, Transition Spur.... Almost every single bike brand make a “down country” bike now. I’m a huge fan of the Spur!
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
About the only good things that's come out of 2020 so far :)
@Mike-fl8ou4 жыл бұрын
Curse Mike Levy for ever promoting 'down country' haha 😆 But I think they're here to stay! Looking at the Spur and the Hei Hei as top contenders for my new full suspension bike.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
@@Mike-fl8ou I think he regrets it the most 😂
@johnnydoe664 жыл бұрын
I am glad to see manufacturers going back to simpler, shorter travel bikes. Not everyone is a bike park rider, looking for every black diamond trail. If I ever get to purchase another Mtn bike, it'll definitely be a short (120-130mm) travel rig. For now I am enjoying my 27+ Hardtail after a 2 yr hiatus from Mtn biking.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
There is an old skool throwback feel to the Spur I can definitely appreciate. Newer bikes are so descending focused it's refreshing to see Transition buck the trend
@miker31314 жыл бұрын
Sir i need you to up your video output by at least 200%. Love your content! But the world needs more!
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Working on it!
@mountainbikingfortherestofus Жыл бұрын
Such a well made video. Nice work.
@jsasa56684 жыл бұрын
Great video! How does it compare to the SB100?
@rlsedition4 жыл бұрын
This is another great choice for a "downcountry" buyer. In my case, I'm a climber, so I ordered an Epic Evo instead.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Great bike!
@paulkumpar3523 жыл бұрын
Just got my epic evo comp and love it. Awesome up and down. Just needs good rider input
@rlsedition3 жыл бұрын
@@paulkumpar352 I'm loving mine! I've been riding mountain bikes for years, but this bike makes me want to get out there even more.
@jimig3994 жыл бұрын
Dude, your an editing wizard. I worked in advertising for more than 15 years and worked with some really talented AV staff. Where did you get your skills?
@itsangelothoo234 жыл бұрын
Awesome video content! I hope to see you out at JMP in the near future!
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
See you on the trails!
@joejuan50224 жыл бұрын
my riding weight is 180ish and I like to huck around, do you think this frame and shock is build for it? or do you think I need a burlier bike?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
I think you'll be fine. The suspension is really progressive and there's plenty of room to go up in volume spacers if needed. My heavier rider comment had someone 230lbs+ in mind.
@chawkins45ify4 жыл бұрын
Have you ridden the new ibis ripley? If so how do these compare?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Not enough to give a meaningful comparison. I'm in the process of trying to find one nearby to test
@pdadv774 жыл бұрын
I have a Ripley and about to swap to a Revel Ranger. I think what you would find with the comparison here is the whole idea of weight. The Spur and it's parts are about building a bike in the 26-27lb range. A Ripley is definitely a great trail bike and as such weights are in the 30+ range. I have already seen people taking these light weight based bikes and swapping out the SID for a 130 pike which I do not understand. The point should be - go to this if you want a lightweight trail rocket that does excel in both the ups, flats and downs.
@chawkins45ify4 жыл бұрын
@@pdadv77 mtb Yumyums ripley is 26 lbs, with that said I'm sure a ranger would still be lighter with the same parts. Maybe weighing 200lbs the idea of a lightweight fork, tires and wheels doesn't appeal to me. The ripley is a class leader in climbing and descends so dang well
@pdadv774 жыл бұрын
@@chawkins45ify Then he has some seriously lightened parts on his bike (and tires)
@geopietro4 жыл бұрын
@@chawkins45ify Why do you think the Ranger would be lighter than the Ripley (with the same parts)? It's frustrating that most (except Ibis) bike manufacturers don't list frame (without shock) weight for us to compare. I am probably wrong but would think the Ranger would be heavier due to the extra linkage in their suspension system.
@MacRaceyMTB2 жыл бұрын
im getting myself a new transition they look mint dude 👌
@williamkerr88364 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about the Spur vs The Izzo?
@Jacob991743 жыл бұрын
Same thought Izzo has more travel, and doesn’t have flex stay in rear. Slightly heavier, but I’d think more capable (both have great geo).
@MikeVanTassell4 жыл бұрын
At 5’ 10” did you find the large to be too long? Curious because I am very similar in size and was thinking the large would fit well.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
I haven't ridden a L. After seeing the numbers I decided M was right for me, but I usually downsize anyway. If this were my only do-it-all bike I'd be tempted to go with L with a shorter 40mm stem and higher rise bar.
@paleh0rse4 жыл бұрын
At 5' 9.5", I went with a size medium Spur, as well. No complaints or regrets so far. It climbs like a billy goat, hops around like a rabbit, and easily eats more high speed hits than you'd ever expect when you point it downhill. This bike is a keeper!
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
@@paleh0rse nice. Forgot to mention the M prob has the best front to rear balance since the chain stay length is static across sizes
@richdrewtherideseries4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! I’m 5’10 also and I felt the medium was a bit small. I had a blast on it, but hit me butt on the rear tire a few times. I’ll have a Large here soon and I’ll do another video.
@MikeVanTassell4 жыл бұрын
Rich Drew thanks Rich, I think it’s best for me find one to demo. Appreciate the help.
@martynprice874 жыл бұрын
First time I saw this bike I knew it was for me... I want one but sadly can't afford it yet...
@edlawrence26432 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews! I ride a stumpjumper Evo, it eats everything up, but it seems a little long and overbiked for me. Climbs ok, but tiring doing multiple laps. Looking at the spur or either the pivot switchblade or 429 enduro. How would you compare the switchblade to the spur. What I gain on climbing vs descending. Our trails in Fernie are typically 40 minute climb to descend 10 minutes.
@thenestpodcast2 жыл бұрын
I have a Switchblade (love way more than Stumpy I owned). I'm looking for a shorter travel bike and am leaning towards the Specialized Epic Evo because I want something in this "down country" category, but with a heaver XC focus than trail. Why? I want a bigger gap in the way the bikes feel (keeping Switchblade) so that I don't feel like I, almost, have two of the same thing.
@OurMTBJourney4 жыл бұрын
Looks great, as does the rest of their lineup as well. Sadly all are outside of my price range for now. I went with the Commencal AM 29 Origin, just waiting for it to arrive in October. Time slows down when you are waiting for a bike.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@petergottschalk726 Жыл бұрын
Why is everyone on these reviews always ok with the external rear brake hose? It's ugly and unnecessary. Just admit it. When does anyone ever have to work on one?
@thelmaviaduct2 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone want to work on their brake hose? They're fit and forget, unless you're on pos sram 'brakes'.
@mioutdoors4264 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty much like the giant trance 29
@Jaymuse133 жыл бұрын
Define “heavy” and “bigger”.
@mtbsavant54143 жыл бұрын
230lbs +
@boylagz4 жыл бұрын
JMP slayer LMAO
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@princeofzion4 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews. They’re very clear, informative, and are presented so genuinely that I feel I could trust everything you say. I have the Spur on the top of my list next to the Trail 429. I’m 230lbs so I’m debating the stiffness argument you raised with relation to rider weight, though another Clydesdale seems to be satisfied. My question is, when you reviewed the Sentinel, there were some paint chipping issues. Are you concerned about that with the Spur?
@DM-hw4cr3 жыл бұрын
I have the 21 sentinel and I am 250 Spur uses flex stays and low travel= not made for big dudes.
@rrauzer54614 жыл бұрын
This bike really has me intrigued! I have a SB130LR which I really dig and think is pretty efficient for it's category. Do you think there's enough separation between the two to justify the Spur as a second bike for flowy/longer days or just save the $ and buy a lighter wheel/tire combo for those days? I live in Bay Area so ride more or less same trails as you - though not as effortlessly!
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
I think there's enough separation considering the LR is long stroked on both ends. You may not want to ride the Yeti as much though ;)
@brentpantoja1134 жыл бұрын
You mentioned going with a 34t chain ring to match your 52t cassette. I just ordered a new 52t cassette with 32t chain ring. What will the downfalls or benefits of the route I went? Or did I screw up lol
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
This will largely depend on many factors including how steep your climbs are, fitness and your preference. I generally run the largest chain ring I can get away with because I'm more of a slower cadence kind of climber. The 52t and the light weight of the bike allows me to run a 34 but everyone's different.
@drewyager40203 жыл бұрын
That’s one quiet bike
@wrxtc824 жыл бұрын
I keep upgrading my 2014 Santa Cruz Tallboy LTC in an effort to not buy the Spur 😬
@Roaming503 жыл бұрын
Ha, I'm just in the process of replacing my TB LTc. Probably going to get the Izzo over the Spur, simply because the Spur is not available until April, but can get the spec I need for the Izzo now.
@maafa21MustSee3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Taking a serious look at this bike vs yeti SB115 and Trek fuel 9.8. But the weight on this bike is insane. Anymore thoughts now that you have had it for a few months?
@mtbsavant54143 жыл бұрын
Yep it still rips and I still love it. Highly recommended
@pdadv774 жыл бұрын
The SID fender comes with the fork. It is not an additional accessory. If it didn't come on your bike then the shop charged you.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
It's my understanding the fender comes with the retail version of the fork if bought separately, not OEM.
@marcjohn741615 күн бұрын
How tall are you?
@richdrewtherideseries4 жыл бұрын
Rad bike for sure and I really love that RS suspension.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly good indeed. Your review proves (much more than mine) that the Spur likes to get off the ground too!
@mustclime53114 жыл бұрын
long and low sucks for bb's....had to up fork my sentinel to cut peddle strikes.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Yeah depending on where you ride it can be a pain
@jcmymtb12583 жыл бұрын
Im 190 pounds geared up. May be little heavy for this bikes????
@mtbsavant54143 жыл бұрын
You should be fine, shred on!
@giancarlolazarteamado74213 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! What are you using to bolt on your tube/cartridge/tools with?
@mtbsavant54143 жыл бұрын
Wolf toth B-RAD strap
@owenkennedy78544 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest bikes to come out in the past couple years. The spur is super cool, enjoy it!
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@EpicEvolution2 жыл бұрын
Hey man! What's your height?
@mtbsavant54142 жыл бұрын
5'10
@brianhanish63074 жыл бұрын
Hey Man, Awesome video. I am just about to pull the trigger on this bike. One thing is sizing. I am 5'11 and a half. Large is 480 reach but I know the seat angle is quite steep. Large is what I am looking at. I would be buying this bike blind. How tall are you on a Medium. Also I'm on technical terrain a lot. Would you swap to 170 cranks? Wonderful review and quality information. Amazing.
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'10 with about 31 inseam and generally size down. If you're looking to add a touch more stability and less BMX bike feel L is the way to go.
@brianhanish63074 жыл бұрын
I'll go to a large. I am 5'11 and a quarter with fairly long arms. I queried a few riders who have the bike and Large seems to be the way to go. If it's a touch long I can dial back the stem. I think if I size down the bike might feel to small. The reach number looks long but the seat tube angle is quite steep. Some should keep that in mind. It makes a difference. Thanks for your reply, and I hope to post a video for all to see and review the bike when and if I get it. Love this colour, it's my first choice
@IsfjordenBASE4 жыл бұрын
I'm spur curious
@Bobbyki464 жыл бұрын
Around 5:30 you mention my exact question about these kinds of bikes. What weight do you have in mind when you say heavier riders might have a different experience. I’m about 205lbs on my lighter days. I don’t ride jump lines but I’d call myself an aggressive rider. Am I near that “weight limit” for the experience you somewhat mention?
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
I had someone 230+ in mind when I said that. I have no bases for that comment other than speculation considering the 5.4lbs frame, 160mm rear brake rotor, and slimmed down dampers (and oil volume) on the SID. However at least 1 person around this weight is having fun on his Spur so what do I know! The progressive suspension and lifetime warranty is there when you need it. My recommendation is to demo the bike if you can.
@Bobbyki464 жыл бұрын
MTB Savant thanks. That’s what I thought you where getting at. I’m used to bigger bikes and am currently on a stumpjumper. But I’m interested to try something like this when I’m due for a new bike.
@theproness25404 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what trails he’s riding in this video? Thank in advance
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
In the description, sort of.
@suwipin4 жыл бұрын
Really awesome video and thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and review on the Spur. I can't wait to ride mine hehehe... may i know what sag do you run on your rear shock and also on the fork please? Thank you so very much again :-)
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
I'm going back and forth between 27mm sag (no spacers) and 30mm sag (stock 1 spacer) on the shock. Can't say which I like better yet. On the fork I usually don't look at sag because a few centimeters fore and aft when setting it greatly affects the measurement. I'm running about 77psi in the fork.
@vot4pedro13 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 great video! How much do you weigh? I can’t get my Sid fork to be supple at the top as you stated. I’m 180lbs and running about 85psi for 30% sag.
@MILTONATOR4 жыл бұрын
You have planted and idea in my head...and it involves getting this or similar down country bike for post bike park season riding 😅 I can just imagine ripping on this bike. Looks so freakin fun🤘
@ModernOCDad3 жыл бұрын
Quality review on the Spur!! Nice crisp footage and you were flying on the trails! 💪🔥🚀
@lukesteele50134 жыл бұрын
Its not that revolutionary
@mtbsavant54144 жыл бұрын
Nobody said it was ;). Just interesting
@izankhairy3 жыл бұрын
Hi, there im 1.78m and in between size. Should i get the M or L size? Any tips?. Thanks.
@mtbsavant54143 жыл бұрын
You can go either way depending on whether you want to keep it playful or a tad more stable.
@izankhairy3 жыл бұрын
@@mtbsavant5414 ok thanks.
@myagenthouston3 жыл бұрын
can you test the YT izzo and ibis ripley Carbon and make a comparison video?