Jesse Melamed's EWS-Winning Rocky Mountain Altitude | Pro Bike Check

Christina Chappetta catches up with Jesse Melamed at his home in Squamish, BC to learn more about how he raced his Rocky Mountain Altitude to victory twice in the shortened 2020 Enduro World Series.
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[@arnostreckziegel3030]

this is probably the coolest frame protection I have ever seen...so rad!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

I agree! So stoked RideWrap and Rocky Mountain did this for me.

[@macrio5]

This was good, finally a PROPER bike check, answering all the nitty gritty details. Appreciate this!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

It was a long chat! Glad you liked it!

[@TheLoamRanger]

No mention of that Works Components angle set! Looks like at least a 1 degree change, maybe 1.5. Such a sick build Jesse!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

It's a 1 degree! Had it lying around from my last bike and used it to get the reach and HA closer to the Slayer I had spent all winter on.

[@raymondkorbin3867]

Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last weeks =)

[@thomasnixon6385]

@Raymond Korbin yup, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself =)

[@SeanAnthony2025]

With how much talent this young man has he deserves a bike like this. Even though it was shortened, what a great EWS season this year. So proud of Jesse and the Rocky Mountain team. Let's gooooooo 🇨🇦

[@daffbikes3619]

This is sick! Love that he runs both 29 wheels 🤟

[@Awkward_Fox]

So glad to see a Canadian on the podium! Also love the wrap! The custom pieces to get the geometry to what you are used to is also really cool! Glad Rocky mountain worked with you on that!

[@charlesxiong6016]

My fav back at it again! Hopefully you're feeling better ! And sweet looking bike !

[@stephenchristensen5079]

Enjoyed this a lot. Such a sweet in depth look at the bike. Would love to see more like this.

[@IronX77]

Sick bike, sick chick! Love your work Christina, keep it up!

[@pinkbike]

Cheers! Always fun getting some little tips on setting up my own bike haha hope you got some too! -Christina

[@GundamVisuals]

I looovvveee Rocky Mountain bikes, so hearing that Jesse won ews on an Altitude again was awesome. Plus his bike looks sick with the special wrap on it. Annnddd Cristina looks super cute! Haha

[@MrCayer12]

What a good looking bike ! The components are on point too !

[@stevewright2813]

Nice job..good work. Well done! Well spoken with excellent presentation. Very viewer friendly. & thank you 🙏

[@CarkeekW]

Great questions and answers

[@Calispeedboi]

Step one ride you bike a lot. Ride your bike even when you don’t want to then ride some more.

[@mclurebailey6652]

@Uncle Grandpa I couldn’t care less if you actually have an e-bike, I just want to say that please remember to only ride on trails that allow e-bikes. Some of my favorite trails have people riding these e-bikes that are basically motorcycles on them

[@mclurebailey6652]

@Uncle Grandpa oh no I didn’t mean those types of e-bikes, ones with throttles that basically are motorcycles with pedals. I have no problems with the pedal assist e-bikes. but it’s hard to enforce the difference between the teoy

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

That's pretty much it. Say no to a lot of things to do the things that don't do much now but will do a lot in a few months.

[@gabecisneros5699]

@@JesseMelamedMTB You and OP got it. Put time in for the big win.

[@scotterbrains]

No better wrap for those that NEED 2-wheel time, often away from our most loved. Chapeau Chappetta and Congrats Jesse!

[@HairyMTB]

Jesse seems like such an awesome person

[@kekkorr]

Great bike for great rider.... Love the ride!

[@richard1vestrada712]

I have my c90 xtr since last summer awesome bike

[@joshchavers7053]

I love that the seat post is more towards the middle. I would totally put a carbon stiff fork on the front and 25c road tires that thing would be a great commuter.

[@bocaj628]

Can’t get over how worn out the cassette is. Pretty sweet bike check and the wrap is super sick.

[@JamesRobertMTB]

He puts this thing to go 💨 💨 💨

[@williamgalloway4798]

What a dream bike👌

[@dank3823]

And last but not least. Jesse has a great KZbin channel. 🤟

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Yesyes!

[@sebastianfs3825]

amazing bike, amazing doodles, makes a bike with a big personality, sick!

[@zxtenn]

NICE and glad you can use the 38 and your gearing choice, I have a 2019 Instinct BC. Good to see that Canadian shield as some people been complaining about things causing damage/scratches there but mine is 100% fine, also glad they got rid of the cables under the BB. I am 65 in a few weeks so just a Blue trail rider, upgraded to 2019 Mavic XA carbon trail wheels, RF carbon bars, 100 grams lighter seat and Stamp 11 pedals which i love, 30 pounds even WITH pedals. I just received 2021 XO 10-52 groupset but i will run the GX at least until spring, chain is still only 25% and a used GX not worth much

[@zxtenn]

@@ark8tct Thanks,10-52 XO been on for a few months now and sold the old groupset for almost $200.00, saved over 200 grams and the 52 gear is great to have. I just had 2021 RSC brakes put on, took over 2 months to get them also Wolf Tooth dropper remote at the same time, it's so much smoother. I bought as a leftover around Christmas 2019 at a SERIOUS discount so even with all the upgrades i only have about 6 grand invested

[@hpaa3869]

Nice! I still have my original built in Canada ‘04 Slayer I had ordered brand new. Now it just sits in my garage.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Damn that's sweet! I have an '08 Altitude sitting in my garage too.

[@hpaa3869]

@@JesseMelamedMTB Wow!! Thanks for the reply. I am now aged and stick to XC these days but enjoy the EWS series.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

@@hpaa3869 glad to hear it!

[@lukasgierlinger7120]

"Especially for the bigger guys" 1,70m Jesse walks in ...

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

I need an entrance song.

[@keirfarnum6811]

@@JesseMelamedMTB A WWE style entrance song; with the women in skimpy clothing too! 😁

[@dylanandersonmtb7341]

about the dropper, i have a gen 2 pivot switchblade and a 210mm oneup dropper and i have it fully slammed like jesses

[@albertflorido9125]

Nice! Good luck to you

[@zenekkowalski9658]

I’m riding the new Altitude C50 since April now and dude, I couldn’t be happier with my choice! 🤙 Awesome bike! I love it! Jesse, keep on winning💪💪💪 and of course, filming! 🎥

[@CreatureSkateboardC2]

Rocky Mountain makes great bikes

[@Leo-ii7vq]

Nicest bike ive seen in a while by faaar

[@Mattymtb813]

That’s a sick bike

[@MrTylerHaines]

I may have missed chainring size? When are DHR2 2.5 going to show up in Canada? :)

[@carterfritschy1906]

Can you do a review of the Commencal clash please

[@uwu_demon5494]

The 10-45 cassette is surprising

[@jovanjoshuaaldas5325]

Sick😎🤟🤟

[@thecarbonarrowproductions.7007]

Like your channel

[@BlueDevilBrew]

When can we get our hands on a DHR2 29x2.5??

[@cooperhummell8966]

we’re looking for episode 3

[@pinkbike]

Thursday. 🙂

[@nope929]

Did they get a new camera recently? Or have I just not been paying attention.

[@hobmarg]

might have missed it but Jesse, why are you running the 2020 DHX2? I've heard the 2021 with the redesigned damper is pretty much universally preferred... but of course if your 2020 is dialed then maybe it doesn't matter.

[@PetrolHead209]

I remember Jesse commented on an instagram post that it was because he only had access to a 2020 shock at the time.

[@thelanonline]

@Jessemelamed What front fender is that ?

[@KurtisPape]

Those WTB Silverado saddles are really uncomfortable, ive got 1 on my bike and it always give me a sore ass but I only notice the next day if I go for another ride. Ive kept on my bike for 3 years because I only ride for 1.5hrs a week on MTB, but yea it is painful as. Surprised he liked it

[@bananasstuff3344]

Because not all saddles are the same, and not all asses are the same.

[@hazza788]

@@bananasstuff3344 I had the same experience as Kurtis with the Silverado. However WTB make a saddle that I cannot remember the name of, which I loved!

[@sbhartun3981]

ı agree

[@benasquith26]

Is that all the water that the riders drink on a race?! Doesn’t look like a lot considering they’re out for a whole day on physical trails and often high temps. Can riders refill there bottle at the top of each stage or something?

[@flyinguy123]

WORCA SORCA ROCKS

[@tobiaspfeifer7678]

Does anybody know what the Song is called at 10:03 ?

[@jasonhale7126]

Does this bike fare well against snow?

[@grisz1144]

The bike is pretty good but i like Christina's hair.

[@e-bikerides4618]

Did he said 18psi front and rear?

[@schoppi21]

Why is he running the old DHX2 ? 🤔

[@billjohnson1564]

Gorgeous lady, gorgeous bike

[@lizziemadden6]

when will the next episode of pinkbike academy come???

[@ethanroyer1049]

Every Thursday!

[@ethanroyer1049]

I’m rooting for ben

[@user51204]

Who even watches that shit unironically

[@carcrashcompilation9459]

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[@wabidabidoo]

@@carcrashcompilation9459 why

[@jtfisher252]

What mudguard is that? Thing looks like the perfect size

[@Kevin_Aus]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmS3gX9qi7urj8U

[@jtfisher252]

@@Kevin_Aus I meant the front fender. I just call it a mud gaurd haha. Thanks for trying to help anyways!

[@Kevin_Aus]

@@jtfisher252 The front looks like a Mudhugger Shorty X with a custom vinyl print or decal on it.

[@nicespejo]

I totally forgot how dumb everyone got until I saw the air high five 🤣

[@josep.peruga]

Is it 12 speed?

[@pinkbike]

Sure is! 10-45 range-Christina

[@barathmuthusamy]

@@pinkbike I think its a 10-51t but im not sure.

[@kwilson4880]

That bike is hot

[@justsayin3600]

Fox and Shimano, of course he won👍

[@peaohvee1784]

Faster with shimano and Rockshox 😁😁

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Pretty much!

[@KurtisPape]

Nice to know he has volume spacers in his coil shock. Only joking

[@jatayuluthi8397]

How heavy is this Bike??

[@kaj_5923]

Probably around 32 pounds give or take. It has some pretty beefy parts

[@cgsrtkzsytriul]

Jesse-- dude don't take any parts off that frame! It's your 2020 EWS winning bike, leave it exactly like it is

[@lifebehindbarsonemansstory2189]

Man now I’m all confused thought shorter stem meant more weight up front? He is saying the opposite any input lol

[@paulpags1256]

0:00 cute af

[@manuarya8614]

First Comment

[@the.communist]

I dont understand why people run so much drop post. It isnt needed

[@hazza788]

It is if you ride rough, steep, Canadian trails where you want it high for the climbs, and out of the way for the descents

[@lvpheno7025]

LOOKS LIKE A POLYGON!!!!!!

[@cammackey8259]

Wow this is incredibly cringey to look back at where the world was three years ago with the fake high fives and the ridiculous and performative measures we all took

[@RNicknackpaddywhack]

Christina are you single? If so call me... lol.

[@johncast9565]

You are social distancing that bike get closer. Do what GMBN does put your face 2 inches away from the part you're talking about. Lol

[@KurtisPape]

Nice to know he has volume spacers in his coil shock. Only joking