New Bike Day and How I Chose It

[@rockymtb2146]

Nice video. Just ordered my specialized rockhopper🥳 I can't wait. It comes on Thursday!

[@patrickwoods2165]

Very nice! As others said, I suspect you'll find a way to continue enjoying the Spark for 2 reasons: 1) It likely will be more fun on certain trails, particularly those with lots of pedaling (such as trails with less elevation gain/loss). And, 2) you'll have a back-up bike for when the Enduro needs service and is out of commission for a while.

[@_Aitch_]

Exactly right. I’m sure it’ll keep its spot in the rotation. I’m amped to have the beginnings of a diversified fleet

[@1239875650]

Beautiful bike, Glad you're joining the enduro gang! Would like to catch you at Jarrod's Sometime.

[@_Aitch_]

Thanks dude I think it looks so cool. Was just at Jarrod’s on Sunday testing it out. Would love to go back at some point this summer

[@MillerRL96]

I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't like their enduro! Sweet bike. Specialized really nailed it the last few years with the Stumpy,Stumpy evo and the Enduro!

[@_Aitch_]

I was looking at the stumpies when I was shopping around. Sick bikes. Ended up with the Enduro obviously. Really enjoying it so far.

[@supermansr44]

Started watching your videos since I saw you got an Enduro. Welcome to the family. Definitely need some better hubs for the rear. I have I9 Hydra on my Sworks. I see you have cush core in the rear. I run them front and rear. See you on the trails.

[@_Aitch_]

Thanks for watching. Haven’t had any issues with the hubs yet and I like how quiet they are. Glad you like the Hydra but too loud for me 😂. I’ve considered putting cushcore in the front too but I’m pretty light and have only ever had issues banging up rear wheels so that’s why I went only rear. See you out there!

[@kez2252]

Honestly, was pretty amazed by what you were doing on the spark and couldn't help but think you needed a proper enduro. Grats on the new steed 🤘

[@_Aitch_]

Thanks bro. Hopefully it helps me elevate my riding because now I don't have any excuses haha... so far it's been sick.

[@oklahotb3217]

I think you'll come to find yourself back on the Spark on mellower trails. I ran the gambit of bigger bikes for my area and have gone to a 120/120 Top Fuel for my local rides because it is much more fun than bigger bikes where I live and the types of trails I ride most often. My longer travel bike is my vacation bike for the most part. Love it still but the Top Fuel is the more appropriate bike for me as a daily driver. Look forward to future videos on the new bike. You were pushing the Spark to its limits :)

[@_Aitch_]

I hope so... I really like the Spark. I'd hate for it to sit around. Been having a lot of fun on the Enduro over the last couple of days though 😂

[@Sportylx2488]

Exciting to get that second bike so you now have options. I have a 2021 spark and also a 2020 sc Hightower. I have more fun on the spark. Hands down. But it’s great to have choices. Love having 2 bikes.

[@_Aitch_]

@@Sportylx2488 It's been a blast so far but it's definitely nice having options. Especially if one inevitably needs work done. The Spark will return

[@dewaynetrotman4668]

I've been catching up on your vids and you have progressed impressively. Congrats on the new stallion! It's an awesome bike! I looked around and done tons of research before I got mine too. I went with the Nukeproof Mega. It's a beast of a bike. I'll be heading over to Jarrods Place in the upcoming month! Maybe I will see you there!

[@_Aitch_]

Thank you! I've been working at it so it's nice to see it pay off a little. Also, sick bike! I want to go back to Jarrod's Place soon so maybe I will see you there

[@coralhound]

Congrats on the new bike! Enjoying all your videos where is your home Base? TN, AL GA?

[@_Aitch_]

Thanks glad you like em. I live in GA right now

[@chiefchero6198]

I got an Enduro to replace my Stumpy. Haven’t touched the Stumpy since. Also S2 *hi5* BTW, the new flow trail, Hollywood, is going to open at Big Creek late July.

[@_Aitch_]

That trail will be sick! I was out there yesterday and saw them working on it. Looks like they are reshaping Hawkeye too.

[@brandtdenis4016]

Yahhhh nice videos love it keep it up. Can’t wait to see some more in that bike🤟🤟🤟 keep rocking

[@_Aitch_]

More vids coming soon

[@brandtdenis4016]

@@_Aitch_ yeaaas let’s go

[@anthonytauriello4975]

There’s another part of the spectrum.... he need an aggressive hardtail to have fun on

[@_Aitch_]

And suddenly, the spectrum widens

[@williamrobbins5773]

@@_Aitch_ agree 100% I have a 26 inch hardtail, 27.5 trail bike, 29 long travel....let the good times roll...

[@brandtdenis4016]

Hey love the enduro. Keep up the great videos. Can’t wait to see you podium some more.🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟👍

[@_Aitch_]

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[@BG-hs4qo]

I've been getting the itch to buy a bike again. Something I noticed was the rear shock placement. I had a Giant Anthem with the shock like your Scott and my second bike was a Scott Spark 10 and the rear shock was horizontal under the top frame tube. I always like the way the Giant suspension pivoted. I find it interesting that Scott changed the location and pivot. Do u notice any difference between the 2 brands. I know there's less travel on the x country Scott but pivot movement better power etc

[@_Aitch_]

I'm not too familiar with Giant so I don't really have an opinion tbh. The only 2 mountain bikes I've ever owned are the Scott Spark 970 and the Specialized Enduro Expert. Love them both though!

[@khoi_tran]

That's nicer than anything I've ever bought for myself! Congrat! Where are you based out of and how do you get so much time to explore all these sick trails?

[@_Aitch_]

I live in Atlanta but potentially moving to a better MTB location soonish. I graduated college in May and was able to travel a lot during a gap semester in the fall and took trips in the spring when I got a free weekend, spring break, etc. Looking for a job related to the industry currently so I'm riding as much a possible before I find one.

[@khoi_tran]

@@_Aitch_ I had an inkling you were from GA due to all the southeast trails. I'm in Lawrenceville. I wish I had the foresight to do what you're doing now when I was your age. It's better than anything I was doing in my 20's. Keep up the good work! Excited to see what trails you hit next. If it's within 2 hours of Atl I have a chance of checking it out.

[@_Aitch_]

@@khoi_tran Thanks I'm doing my best to get out there. I just really like checking out new places. Atlanta is great because you can get to a ton of spots within 3 hours. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Asheville, Anniston, Birmingham

[@Eltoca21]

Nice. I have the Specialized Enduro. Most fun I have ever had on a bike. So stable and forgiving. Goes up down and over anything no problem. Just point and shoot down the trail. #IAmSpecialized

[@_Aitch_]

So far so good. When I was doing research on it, I couldn’t find any negative reports on it other than “sometimes it’s too stable so I like the flip chip in the High setting.” I’ve been loving it so far.

[@shanephillips8009]

I've seen 2 other youtubers crack a carbon specialized frame and were warranted with the s works branded frame(send'er buds and Van Can i believe) probably what happened with that used one

[@_Aitch_]

Yeh there was something that didn't feel right with it. Brand new, less than 100 miles, but all sworks level parts were swapped (wheels, shock, fork, axs, brakes). I think I made the right call.

[@kustomq]

1:09 that's what she said

[@tookercallaway9012]

Hahaha!

[@everettemartin3716]

That box stood no chance

[@_Aitch_]

Undefeeeated unnnboxing champiooonnn of the woooorrrrrld…. !!! -Bruce Banner probably

[@Gabeyatesestates]

Carbon worth extra couple grand in your experience so far?

[@_Aitch_]

Hard to say cuz I only have the Spark to compare it to. I’d say probably? The bike is definitely worth the purchase so far but idk about carbon vs aluminum. It’d be cool if they made an aluminum version to see the difference.

[@shanephillips8009]

Get rid of the spark, you'll never ride a mellow trail again 😆

[@_Aitch_]

I can't do it haha she's been too good to me 😂

[@shanephillips8009]

@@_Aitch_ I kept my spark for over a year after I got my evo, thinking it would be nice to have a spare bike, mellow trails, ride with friends who don't have a bike...never happened 😆