I built one of these when they first came out. It’s a great AM bike but I’m mainly using it for park riding now. For most of the XC stuff I do it’s often a bit too much bike. I mostly ride my Stumpjumper. I had a 2019 Troy as well. The 21 is longer and leans a bit more enduro in some ways.
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
The current Troy is a bit deceiving with it's 140mm rear travel because it really can smash like a bigger bike. It really owns that AM bike category that seems to be coming back. Going up it is comfortable, calm, and does so with enough haste. Down it's poppy enough yet eats the chatter and can hit the bigger lines better than other 140mm and even better than some 150mm bikes I have ridden. I agree it is no XC machine but for a do everything bike I cannot think of a bike I like better than the Troy.....and that's saying a lot for me since I love all bikes. Thanks for stopping in Greg.
@tinshield2 жыл бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB I think you’re spot on. It can hold its own against bigger bikes and still climb.I ended up moving to a 160 Lyrik and like it a lot. Rear X2 not so much.
@RydenDirty2 жыл бұрын
Bro such a sick bike I didn’t realize you were riding that bike in Sedona. Some bikes are so badass at 140mm. My evil offering is 140mm and it’s my do all bike I always grab
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir. 140 bikes are kinda the ticket right now. Game on for the mid travel gang. Thanks for stopping by brother 🙏 🙌
@RydenDirty2 жыл бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB always compa 🤘👊
@MTBCoop2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this!! Love my Troy 💯 awesome review you speak my language!
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
It's an excellent do most bike. Really can get you up and down the mountain easily. Watched your video before I bought it.....so thank you for the recommendation
@bch13092 жыл бұрын
Great! I was waiting for this.
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
Sorry it took so long. Might have to try the new Spartan 🤔
@DeepDiveExplorer2 жыл бұрын
Dang! I was actually looking at the three bikes you compared ( Ripmo AF GX, Troy Alloy GX, & Meta TR Race). I went with the Meta TR Race.
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
Meta TR is a beast for sure and is a beautiful alu machine. For me the TR is a DHers trail bike as it really rides like a bigger bike like the Troy. You cannot go wrong with bike choice these days as the differences are small. TR is the Rock N Roll bike for sure.....just a bad ass on the trail and I love that about the Meta bikes. Thanks for dropping in RD.
@DeepDiveExplorer2 жыл бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB yea, I really wanted to stay within this travel for pretty much an All Mountain bike. Either one of these bikes would have to be special order so I've been trying to find some honest opinions. You helped me pick on the Meta TR on one of your videos. Thanks!
@frankschock9981 Жыл бұрын
Troy looks awesome but a little overkill for my local Midwest trails. I built up a 2021 Devinci Django trail bike and it's so versatile and balanced. I've set many pr's on XC trails compared to my 2016 Trek Fuel even being a few lbs heavier. Running a 140 Fox 34 on the Django currently but will be putting on a 150 Mezzer Pro which will be a much better match for the bike I think. Fox 34 at 140 feels a little too flexy through rough terrain
@StraightLine_MTB Жыл бұрын
Django looks like a great bike, and I'm eager to try one. Mezzer is an amazing fork, and I'm looking to get back on one. Sounds like you have a great setup. Thanks for watching!
@chawkins45ify2 жыл бұрын
I think the Troy is one of the most beautiful frames. Sounds like you need to try a Devinci Spartan next
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
I would love to try the Spartan. That bike looks amazing. Troy is shocker of the year for me. It's a bike that I cannot really complain about.
@pauls36162 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike and great video. Thank you! 👍
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Paul
@Windband12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good info man! Seems really nice, but I'm feeling so "super boost resistant" right now. My short list right now is the Meta TR and the Transition Sentinel!
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
Superboost is something I'm not a fan of as it is another standard that I feel isn't necessarily needed. The bike is amazing so I'm able to look past it. TR and Sentinel are great options. Each do things a little differently but can't go wrong either way.
@Windband12 жыл бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB Agreed. Do you happen to remember which of the two (TR/Sentinel) you thought pedaled better? Cheers.
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
@@Windband1 I'd say the Sentinel pedals better but I had the carbon. Not a fair fight but the carbon Sentinel will be lighter. I also felt the Sentinel had more pop.
@Windband12 жыл бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB Nice. Thanks for your input! Take care.
@jonl1419 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 Troy, super boost does not bother me, got a 2nd Hunt wheelset. These are amazing with coils too.
@caseyjoe4827 Жыл бұрын
Hey vato I just bought a raze rr sl and I love it have you ridden any mondrakers??? Would be cool to see you ride one
@StraightLine_MTB Жыл бұрын
Love the look of Mondraker bikes. Long and slack is my favorite. I'll have to work one in. How do you like it?
@caseyjoe4827 Жыл бұрын
I really like it. It feels really stable and gives me confidence to ride it quicker than I did on my ripmo…I feel like its really grippy climbs the steep stuff here in Tucson AZ great and just feels like a bigger bike,suspension wise, than it is. Also very light
@lazylearner9672 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous Steed!
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother. She is purdy
@lazylearner9672 жыл бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB stunning!
@trailpimp63692 жыл бұрын
That looks like a nice bike how is the split pivot suspension. Have you trie it at Northstar. We have been riding Northstar every weekend.
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
I haven't taken it to Northstar but it did great at Downieville. I have the new HP Spartan with Split Pivot and will get it out there. Let's hook up and shred
@trailpimp63692 жыл бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB Awesome for sure brother.
@minimalistmusician2 жыл бұрын
Curious how tall you are on the large?
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
I am 5'11.5" and this bike feels spot on with 40mm stem for me.
@minimalistmusician2 жыл бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB Nice! Just picked up a large today and I'm about 5'10" was gonna try a 35 or 40mm stem. Feels a touch long but I really like teh extra stability.
@StraightLine_MTB2 жыл бұрын
@@minimalistmusician ot is such a beast on the descents especially for 140mm travel. Super fun bike that does a lot of things well
@arsobo2 ай бұрын
i realy want this bike.. im korean can i buy it?
@StraightLine_MTB2 ай бұрын
@@arsobo shipping would be very expensive. Although I am selling 😃
@arsobo2 ай бұрын
@@StraightLine_MTB thx answer if i pay how much totally i want small size yellow carbone right?