Mountain Biking Utah's Wasatch Crest Trail on the 2022 Pivot Firebird

[@mtbyumyum]

It’s been over 3 months since I last published a video on KZbin. Glad to be back. I’ve been busy with work and kids being out of school this summer. Excited to start uploading videos again… look for new videos every 2 weeks🤘. Thanks for watching!!

[@ErichVonCartmann]

Welcome back MtbYumYum! A big burly bike having nice trail manners is also important to me when it comes to owning a long bikes with lots of travel. I was in the market for a Big-Uns 29er myself, and came so close to picking up a 2022 Firebird as it has some great reviews However, I decided to opt for something else and rolled the dices a little as the bike I decided on had basically no reviews at all when I purchased it. I am sure I would have been happy with the 2022 Firebird, but instead I opted for the 2023 Santa Cruz MegatowerV2 because I just liked the looks of it more than the Firebird. I do NOT regret my decision one bit picking the MegatowerV2 over the Firebird. Like your Firebird, the MegatowerV2 also has nice trail manners and feels like a trail bike when going slow, but at the same time comes really alive when things gets rowdier, faster and chunkier. I am just amazed how playful and lively the MegatowerV2 feels on the jumpy flowy trails, and at the same time feels so composed when she speeds through these fast and chunky. I feel the MegatowerV2 is also a great climber for what it is. Only real grip I have on the MegatowerV2 is the weight, with the same parts spec, it is about 3 lbs heavier than my old RipmoV1. 29 lbs vs. 32 lbs.

[@DandyHippo]

Yum yum

[@madgtrgrhtrgrtgtyhrg]

He's aliiiive! Welcome back, Jason. I hope you had some wonderful time with your fam.

[@mtbyumyum]

haha yep! Yeah, it's been a great summer... can't believe kids go back to school 2 weeks from today. Sad....

[@ww8wv1]

Great advice on Firebird sizing. I’m typically a large and I’ve been shopping for a Firebird, my local Pivot dealer said “trust us, you’ll want the medium”.

[@mtbyumyum]

Bingo! It's a fun bike for sure!

[@jimi272]

Hahah it’s funny cause I ride L normally and I’m really happy I choose the L

[@JAFO.]

@@jimi272 Yeah, well those bikes are so awesome you'd be happy if you accidentally chose the Small and didn't realize you were riding it backwards

[@troyburnett6463]

Talking the whole way up Puke Hill is probably the most impressive thing I’ve seen in all your videos hahaha. I need every gulp of air going up that beast.

[@mtbyumyum]

haha

[@BrettSampson]

The couple you passed at about 30m20s is my wife’s aunt and uncle. Was surprised to see them pop up on your video.

[@mtbyumyum]

wow, no kidding?! That's awesome!

[@jddallager1699]

Great to have you back, YumYum! Also, great to know you have your priorities straight WRT family and wage earning. Looking forward to more of your vids as we head out of summer into fall. Stay safe and healthy .... best to you and yours!

[@mtbyumyum]

Thanks JD!

[@JAFO.]

- But I bet he didn't know at the outset that the day would basically be mostly an advertisement for Stan's Darts - lol 😫

[@mtbyumyum]

haha wish I could get some money for that lol

[@JAFO.]

@@mtbyumyum *_FOUR_* flats?!? Were you the only one who flatted?

[@jamesdoonbeg]

Glad you’re back!!! I just bought a Pivot trail 429. Can’t wait to take it out to Colorado!!!

[@mtbyumyum]

Rad! Enjoy

[@ryguy1462]

You mind giving a follow up comment on how you like it? I live in Colorado and thinking it's my next bike. Cheers!

[@AZMTB]

That first section was Scott's Bypass, fun connector to get to Puke Hill! I've done Pinecone Ridge a few times, but never the crest, it's on my to-do list!

[@mtbyumyum]

Nice. Yeah, all good trails!

[@yengsabio5315]

Wow! What a playground! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

[@mtbyumyum]

Thanks for watching!

[@yengsabio5315]

@@mtbyumyum You are most welcome, my mate! I want to thank you, too, for sharing this video! Great virtual tour right here at my end!

[@BikeandSkiGeoff]

Bought my Firebird back in May from the guys over at Go Ride - they were super cool. Also downsized as well... I'm 6'3" and always ride XL bikes but after test riding a bunch of bikes found the size L Firebird actually fit me well... basically fit like an XL Ripmo or Switchblade but in a more capable (i.e. bigger/slacker) bike. Also running the DHFs front and back - rolls really well and gets tons of traction (and no flats yet). Super stoked on the Firebird - really an all-around, awesome bike!

[@mtbyumyum]

Right on. Yeah, dudes at GoRide are good people!

[@rogerphillips6381]

Great to see you back! Riding down the spine like it was nothing! Impressive!!

[@mtbyumyum]

haha we even took a janky line lol Yeah, it's a fun trail and honestly, I think the spine is easier than going left...

[@JAFO.]

@@mtbyumyum Yeah that was a comment I made to myself while watching you on the Spine - "Not the best line you've ever chosen there Big J" 😉

[@mattlarsen8585]

The spine always looks so much more mellow on go pro. Glad to see you upload!

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, the gopro just cant pick up the gnar and sharp rocks. Most people who have never been up there don't realize just how high consequence it is.... just not a good place to crash.

[@micheandmikey]

Funny, I've only ever skied there (10 seasons in a row), it's fun to see it green! LOL

[@mtbyumyum]

That's awesome. Yeah, In the next video I publish my wife and I are biking at Park City Mountain Resort... it's crazy to see the trails you ski in the summer.

[@marcid6527]

Wow beautiful views! Watching the decent towards the end was incredible!

[@mtbyumyum]

I need to get you up here. You’ll love it!!

[@shaybull4538]

man that Firebird is an awesome looking bike

[@mtbyumyum]

Good blend of "Enduro" and Trail bike

[@trentvlak]

I demo'd a medium Firebird. At 6'1, I'd get the medium. I rode a large Switchblade the same day. Enduro racers seem to favor smaller bikes as well.

[@dubblearr7622]

I too (from time to time) be forgetting to open the fork/shock when descending. But I also forget to lock them when climbing too. I’m gonna start just leaving them open as well.

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah. I can understand if someone is racing and wants that little extra but the reality is, you get better traction with the shocks open and then you never run the risk of forgetting 🤙

[@dirtbike9003]

Yum Yum in da house! Sick ride the views look epic....

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, wish the gopro picked up the trail better. Such a fun trail!

[@dajtothe3472]

Couple great trails that start up at Guardsman. WOW is the other. Can’t go wrong down either side.

[@mtbyumyum]

Awesome, thank you!

[@eugenespreutels8305]

Nice video. What an awesome trail. I rode out at park city last year and had a blast. Was wanting to ride the crest trail but ran out of time. The firebird sounds like an awesome bike.

[@mtbyumyum]

For sure ride this trail next time you're in town!

[@TylerOstergaard]

love to see these rides that are so awesome in our back yard :D

[@mtbyumyum]

💯 #blessed

[@AOL0321]

Love those white Birch trees!

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, it's beautiful up there

[@andrewg4608]

Love the vids man keep it up

[@mtbyumyum]

Thank you!

[@offdaystv]

Do you think having a coil could be the reason for so many flats? Since it’s more planted it might hit rocks a little harder?

[@keithbell8960]

Love your channel. Digging the trail video. Want to go ride out there some day

[@mtbyumyum]

Thank you! Yeah, I like filming these videos!!

[@keithbell8960]

@@mtbyumyum trail video is nice

[@rockresume]

Dude this video was mint. The colors and scenery were so rad it really made me wish I was there. 🤙

[@mtbyumyum]

Glad to here. Thank you!!

[@wgnwheels333]

Wow awesome trail.would love to see you ride a pivot shuttle sl when they come out and get your thoughts on it

[@mtbyumyum]

So excited for that bike!!

[@mattman237]

Beautiful trails!

[@mtbyumyum]

Agreed!

[@DG-gq6gm]

Just saw that you can do this ha. Love the reviews etc keep up the great stuff!

[@mtbyumyum]

Thank you!

[@jasonmurphy2885]

Did you ride your firebird in the high or low setting? (Low or lower?) I’m heavily considering this bike or the new Ripmo V2S with the stiffer rear triangle. Any thoughts on this new iteration of the Ripmo yet?

[@dannysalasmtb]

Thanks! For the reviews, I’m looking to get a short travel bike and your reviews are making me really think. Quick question what is your GoPro setup it looks great!

[@mtbyumyum]

Nice. Good luck on your search for a short travel bike! Same gopro setting as bkxc on his website

[@justinjohansen5992]

Hey Jason, good to see you back! I might be visiting that area in early October. Would my 2022 Santa Cruz 5010 be ok on that trail or should I rent something bigger? I typically ride blue-black trails in Colorado…

[@mtbyumyum]

You'll be just fine! Perfect bike for the Crest. I rode it on my 2017 5010 and had a blast!!

[@xav_1029]

How’s it compare to WOW? I really enjoyed WOW when I was there, but didn’t ride the crest.

[@mtbyumyum]

I think Wow is over in Midway... I've never ridden it but hear it's a lot of fun.

[@dajtothe3472]

I’ve ridden both. I personally prefer WOW. Both are fun but the turns and landscapes are better on WOW IMO. WOW is also a good climb up from the bottom.

[@cristianodepaula9065]

Fantástic!!

[@gnar_tar]

Did you bought this as your own bike ? air vs coil comparing ? thank you

[@mtbyumyum]

Yep! I bought it in April and just sold it last week. It was a lot of fun but there was a bit of a gap between my Ibis Exie and this Firebird... I'm not back on a Ibis Ripmo with a Fox 36 and Float X shock. Loving the Ripmo.... it's a better trail bike in my experience. Air vs Coil.... the X2 has always been a lot of work to get set up just right for me. The coil was easier to set up and felt super damp and controlled!! Glued to the ground.

[@gnar_tar]

@@mtbyumyum thanks for the quick reply, tempting to sell my downhill bike and trail and only ride the firebird. trail riding on week days and chairlift on weekends. Seems like you would recommend this bike for this kind of riding.

[@mtbyumyum]

Absolutely! For a bike you wanna ride a lot of lifts on and still have a trail bike during the week... I don't think you could find a better tool for the job. Call Chris at Salt Cycles and see what he has in stock! He goes above and beyond for mtb yumyum friends!! 801-943-8502

[@AOL0321]

Great video as always Jason! do you use a gyro stabilization mount for your GoPro?

[@mtbyumyum]

No. Just the hero 9

[@ryanmarshall2498]

@MTB yumyum - I am a one bike for everything guy from enduro racing to weekly trail rides and thinking about replacing my Ripmo V1 for something with a little more downhill capability. I’m highly considering the Ripmo V2 but this firebird is tempting me. Would you recommend this as a ripmo replacement? Thanks!

[@mtbyumyum]

No. I would get the Ripmo V2. I just recently swapped back to one and I’m loving it! It’s a more efficient climbing bike and will handle higher speeds pretty dang well.

[@ryanmarshall2498]

Awesome. That’s exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, I appreciate your insight and great content!

[@craigderose9282]

@@mtbyumyum You're kidding!? I'm basically the same guy as Ryan here, and thought this is my chance to swap from Ibis to Pivot....and planned on selling the Ripmo V1 the end of this season (which I have loved dearly) and roll into the Firebird next Spring. Jason...you think RV2 is better way to go huh?

[@justintroy9827]

How does it pedal/climb compared to the ripmo?

[@erickxcr1]

@MTB yumyum, have you tested the Scott Spark or Spot Mayhem/Ryve?

[@mtbyumyum]

No chance to ride those bikes yet...

[@CrazyKarl-]

Could you take a hardtail on this trail?

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, you'd just have to slow down in some section but you'll be fine... I'd rather be on a full suspension tho!

[@MikeHunt-en7fo]

Long time no see!

[@mtbyumyum]

You too!! Happy to be back!! No lets see how much damage my time away did to my channel.... sad ;(

[@juanhidalgo7043]

I looked at pivot bikes but no for me! No threaded bottom bracket.

[@ZillaYT]

Which GoPro model do you have?

[@mtbyumyum]

Hero 9

[@donzimmer6993]

👍👍

[@burkebair]

So why is the Bird up for sale?

[@mtbyumyum]

Sold. Got another Ripmo!!

[@chadlangeveld1944]

@@mtbyumyum Why did you switch to the Ripmo from your Element? You seemed so stoked with the Element.

[@jonjustinlanier]

How's the weight compared to your ripmo?

[@mtbyumyum]

about 2 lbs heavier

[@kayakutah]

There are no great views ON Puke Hill! Just before and after!

[@JAFO.]

10:33 I'm not seeing any green - lol

[@mtbyumyum]

Difficult to see but it has some green in there lol

[@keithbell8960]

I bet that's plush

[@mtbyumyum]

Yep! Such a good blend of "enduro" and "trail bike"

[@mikeanderson3703]

Disappointing! I have watched a lot of reviews and purchased my bike Pivot 429 from Salt Cycles but will unsubscribe due to your Joe Rogan reference and the fact you obviously watch him, boo.

[@mtbyumyum]

What was my Joe Rogan reference?

[@scotsemmens596]

Wow don't be so easily offended dude.

[@jaybartlett2561]

😂

[@devlish668]

Thanks for the great videos and your wholesale tip on Instagram PM!

[@mtbyumyum]

My pleasure! Good luck