I like how kaz fixed the problems he was having with the bikes
@mitchellkolinsky73413 жыл бұрын
You should test the grim donut with the enduro bikes
@Guillermoshredz3 жыл бұрын
But it’s an XC bike
@xx-----------xx8733 жыл бұрын
@@Guillermoshredz No, it''s a Downcountry bike, get your facts right.
@gigachadsmum3 жыл бұрын
@@xx-----------xx873 I thought the grim donut was enduro
@xx-----------xx8733 жыл бұрын
@@gigachadsmum that one went over your head then, but I'll explain: Downcountry is a new industry term describing bikes with 120mm of travel front and rear. Literally everyone makes fun of it, as it is another useless naming scheme, when short travel trail bike or XC bike fit the bill. It was meant to be an iteration of the previous comment's "it's an XC bike", because the Grim Donut was a feature on that test. I was just adding to that joke.
@gigachadsmum3 жыл бұрын
@@xx-----------xx873 oh ok thanks 👍
@g0me2z3 жыл бұрын
Yo Pinkbike. Can you add in your reviews a segment that is explained how the certain bike jumps and if it is playfull on the trail like if it easy to manoover or do bunny hop or how it react on bigger jumps ? I bet there is a lot of ppl who just want shread the trail and have fun and not into racing. I would really appriciate a video comparison of bikes you would reccomand for shreaders not racers :)
@MrTylerHaines3 жыл бұрын
Agree with this, especially if you're saying this is the "Enduro all-mountain / *Freeride* roundup".
@cartermacrenaris7053 жыл бұрын
100% agree
@mr.stombrat41403 жыл бұрын
Yes
@jacobmotichka60553 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion
@xhead863 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better myself
@nicom49963 жыл бұрын
ooh yes, Pinkbike is out again; my favorite show of the week!
@BrettSampson3 жыл бұрын
I bought the A30 build spec (the cheapest one) a couple weeks ago. I think the aluminum builds are incredibly good value. For under $4k I got the grip damper in my fork, the dpx2 shock, 4 piston brakes, and Deore 12 speed drivetrain with their smooth shifting under load. I run mine in the middle Ride-9 setting as I had constant pedal strikes in the slackest setting. Also, I pushed the saddle all the way back on the rails despite the not-so-steep seat tube angle. Finally, while the reach numbers are fairly long on my size large the bike rides surprisingly nimble and comfortable. I’m 6’ tall with a 33” inseam and the 480mm reach and 150mm dropper feel perfect.
@lonohst3 жыл бұрын
Just got my A50 as well couldn't be happier
@BrettSampson3 жыл бұрын
@@lonohst Have you had a chance to get much riding in? I’m curious what settings you’ve settled on. I switched to setting 3 because I read that it is more progressive than 5. On the downhill stuff I love it but the BB sits really low. So far I’m not sure if it’s worth it over setting 5.
@lonohst3 жыл бұрын
@@BrettSampson right now I'm in 6 which I think is Neutral progressive but I've only been ok it for half a day. I tried 9 but the bike didn't feel right. Kind of twitchy but I really need to sit down and play with it. Have you seen Jeff Kendall Weed's video where he takes the bike on the same section in all 9 settings? If not check it out.
@BrettSampson3 жыл бұрын
@@lonohst I did! That’s what convinced me to go to 3. I also heard on the pinkbike podcast (I think) that the EWS guys ride it in either 2 or 3. That’s not necessarily a good reason for me to do it haha. But I figured I would try it out. Maybe I should try 6 so I get the progressive benefit but a higher BB.
@lonohst3 жыл бұрын
@@BrettSampson I did a couple of short rides in 9 and didn't feel the BB height was an issue. I did a good 3 hour ride in some semi technical trails and didn't really care for the way the bike handled so I put it in 6 on whim and was much happier. We'll see what happens when I get it into some real technical areas but right now the weather isn't cooperating.
@prenomnom89533 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the subtitles ! I'm french so that's helping me a lot to understand what you say.
@pdadv773 жыл бұрын
Likely Rocky understands that most riders buying in this range are not counting dollar value and just picking on performance and esthetics. Smart idea on the replaceable shock link.
@bigraide92583 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see the times of this bike against the specialized enduro
@jonahdewitt84643 жыл бұрын
I love how this review video insinuates that enduro bikes and breweries go hand in hand.
@forestinfocus19263 жыл бұрын
Another great video form Pinkbike! I love your videos!
@maxwalker99903 жыл бұрын
We want the mystery bike next!
@joelbillington85363 жыл бұрын
Its just gonna be the new Santa Cruz I reckon, in the photo they gave us it looked like a Burgtec stem which only SC stocks
@Maga109363 жыл бұрын
@@joelbillington8536 or the grim doughnut
@vladislavkhobot27313 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the propain spindrift rewiev
@BikingwithJP3 жыл бұрын
Replaceable shock link is a great idea! Other bikes that have this?
@rydertait61113 жыл бұрын
Cascade sells them
@Jukis823 жыл бұрын
@@rydertait6111 for which bike? Rocker link is totally different thing..
@leonvoit35973 жыл бұрын
@@Jukis82 Santa Cruz, specialized, Kona and some other bikes
@Jukis823 жыл бұрын
They have a replaceable shock mount? I dont think so.
@leonvoit35973 жыл бұрын
@@Jukis82 check out their website cascadecomponents.bike/
@steveinoz81885 ай бұрын
I love my 2022 Altitude A30. Real good price. ZEB170, Deore drive, 4 piston brakes. Reliable, comfortable. BUT - seat only 142 wide (on large bike) and chain stay adjusted to shortest can't fit wheel easily.
@abelramos86523 жыл бұрын
Nice to know how the new altitude powerplay is exactly going to be about one year earlier. Only RM
@VR6ix3 жыл бұрын
2:02 who's the hack that forgot the flush-cut side cutters on the cable tie? lol
@christrupp22503 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for my A70 to arrive!
@boiing92743 жыл бұрын
That intro music is refreshing at every single time I hear it! iT eNlIgHtEnS mY hEaRt 0o0
@concrerto3 жыл бұрын
Kaz is the best reviewer, not dissing the other Mike, Kaz has a more relatable way of explaining stuff... damn sorry other Mike, You’re still cool bud
@ka81alex3 жыл бұрын
8:00 can smbd show how exactly did he get rid of brake pads rattling ??
@loamyhomies71533 жыл бұрын
It says in the video when he mentioned the issue that he put mastic tape beneath the cooling fins on the caliper .
@MrTylerHaines3 жыл бұрын
Check out the video at the 10:00 mark you can see mastic tape between the fins of the pads and the caliper.
@deisen1233 жыл бұрын
Like the scratch on the caliper. Would like to see the footage when that happened.
@mattmiller76503 жыл бұрын
You can use soft side of Velcro and place on caliper. Cut to size. Works great. Gray to match
@julianchavez33723 жыл бұрын
I ride mine with it in the steepest setting and I go fast. I'll change it to slack position for bike park.
@moisesplata4613 жыл бұрын
I had a test riding of this bike in my local bike shop a few months ago, and it was fun, actually I was tempted to buy one. But a good friend of mine broke two Altitude carbon frames in less than a year. Rocky Mountain have great bikes, but their quality ranges are soo inpredictable.
@anthonyarruda1145 Жыл бұрын
Thats why I always go Aluminum.
@Powerhugful3 жыл бұрын
Are you really gonna leave the Propain last.... I'm dying to know about it.
@ianw38113 жыл бұрын
Propain is amazing I hear, super good suspension kinematics
@BrettSampson3 жыл бұрын
Check out @mtbyumyum review. He does a great job getting into the details of how the ride feels.
@Powerhugful3 жыл бұрын
@@BrettSampson I've watched his video on the previous version of the bike. I don't think he has a review on the new one though.
@BrettSampson3 жыл бұрын
@@Powerhugful he just posted his review of the new one a few days ago.
@ritchiephillips50843 жыл бұрын
I'm hanging with you @Mike D... I've got mine on order for Feb so want to know if I've made the right decision or not 😬. My version (CF with Fox kit) was half the price of the Rocky!
@MTBCoop3 жыл бұрын
Excited for the 2021 Instinct BC!!
@danielvillada88663 жыл бұрын
They are removing it
@Jukis823 жыл бұрын
Its not coming, altitude 29 replaced it.
@MTBCoop3 жыл бұрын
Sad day..... Thanks for the info!
@StepXX3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the review. What about climbing time for this bike?
@racketbear1123 жыл бұрын
Can we get the weight in metric also, as you know most of the world use metric system
@skullsroad36423 жыл бұрын
Google it
@pyramid6183 жыл бұрын
Divide by 2.2
@mtbbomberodad103 жыл бұрын
Google it. Pretty simple. Lol
@northshorebikingnskiing31553 жыл бұрын
Thats the bike I have. Well, its not as upgraded of course but it rides great!
@deetsnot37453 жыл бұрын
Have you reviewed the revel rascal and if not will you be in the near future ?
@lindsaymcpherson47443 жыл бұрын
At $9000 bucks I think that's pure madness !!
@cdwag233 жыл бұрын
$9900.00
@lindsaymcpherson47443 жыл бұрын
@@cdwag23 oops I stand corrected . that's crazy money !!
@djsercy58793 жыл бұрын
I know people who spent less on their daily drivers
@djgolf32563 жыл бұрын
@@lindsaymcpherson4744 What bike do you think is worth $10 G's?
@samuelb75463 жыл бұрын
@@djsercy5879 lol most of my life my vehicles cost less than $500.
@lgrankin3 жыл бұрын
What brewery are you hanging out? Sweet location!
@danwilliams7833 жыл бұрын
I really don't see the point in bottoming out the fork and shock like shown. I'd rather see a graphic of how it progresses in travel. what makes it good or bad.
@AlexAutoYYC3 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, please make the Salsa Cassidy review!!!!! Looks like nobody has it yet!!!!!
@NONO-hz4vo3 жыл бұрын
A quick comparison to last years winner (for 2020 it would be the Spec Enduro) would be nice to know if this is better or worse than the last years fare.
@boisebiker47133 жыл бұрын
worse. the 2020 enduro pedals way better and its way more supportive in the top end of the stroke.. in fact i bought the elite version last year only to crack it on a huge drop in august. still waiting on the replacement frame but im more than happy
@NONO-hz4vo3 жыл бұрын
@@boisebiker4713 See PinkBike. How hard was that. Thanks @Boise Biker
@boisebiker47133 жыл бұрын
@@NONO-hz4vo anytime.
@peaohvee17843 жыл бұрын
Gonna be between an altitude or the new spectral :D
@jasonanker31203 жыл бұрын
Tape? Tell me more. Running XTR and the rattle bugs the hell out of me.
@maskims_blanchos3 жыл бұрын
SHOW US THE SANTA CRUUUUUZ BAYYYYYYYBEEEEEEEEE
@mrvwbug44233 жыл бұрын
People actually get annoyed by that minor rattle shimano finned pads make? I run them on my bike, have never heard more than an occasional minor rattle out of them.
@Windband13 жыл бұрын
Same here. Been riding XT brakes with the fins for 5 years, including the new four piston. Not a sound.
@DavidFoundCo2 жыл бұрын
I second that
@rickybonn3 жыл бұрын
31.3 pounds with DD tires? Or with the control tires?
@pinkbike3 жыл бұрын
Control tires.
@janmarsalek91243 жыл бұрын
What shorts does the rider wear?
@HelplmAlive3 жыл бұрын
PSI on the tires?
@mr.stombrat41403 жыл бұрын
I hope I will get a good bike one day🙁
@WasLuka3 жыл бұрын
me too
@nedoloughlin5073 жыл бұрын
Same
@anthonywalters74343 жыл бұрын
Same
@martsmarts3 жыл бұрын
Can the Medium frame be swapped from 29 to 27.5?
@samuelb75463 жыл бұрын
I've been looking into this as well but so far I think maybe not.
@stevecrump13753 жыл бұрын
Crazy price! !!!
@Andrew.strong3 жыл бұрын
This is way better then school!!!!
@gregoryvierra61143 жыл бұрын
*than. Stay in school kid. PB will be here on the weekends.
@cdwag233 жыл бұрын
School sucks ass but working minimum wage for life sucks even worse
@xx-----------xx8733 жыл бұрын
It isn't. School sucks, a shitty job sucks more.
@MrRichjdillon3 жыл бұрын
Is it me or does the linkage look like the old Santa Cruz generation 1 Hightower
@IamSeafarer3 жыл бұрын
It is just you, OG Hightower linkage was from downtube to direct angle point of rear triangle. This one is from Top-tube to a 3 point swing-arm. Entirely different linkage. Similar physics.
@Simon-Simon-Simon3 жыл бұрын
why I dont like air shocks the rear rebounds and bounces
@alcaholic6403 жыл бұрын
Cause yours isnt tuned corectly,do you have the pressure right,tolkens installed?rebound adjusted correctly,figure your shock out and you will love it also what kind of shock is it or what kind of bike are you riding?
@Simon-Simon-Simon3 жыл бұрын
@@alcaholic640 look at the slowmotion on the video
@alcaholic6403 жыл бұрын
@@Simon-Simon-Simon some wild stuff happining in slow mo no mater what shock you run
@shawndurraniau3 жыл бұрын
Is this really the same as what Jesse was riding? I've got a vague memory that they created a bit of a 'Slayer-esque' rear end for them when they shifted to the Altitude... to help them get used to it. Did the market get the Altitude or the Slaytude?
@lonohst3 жыл бұрын
Jesse comments on the Pinkbike site, he said at the end of the day it was to ease the transition but when you to the math it's 0.3 degrees slacker and it worked so he left it but that's he's testing over the winter.
@ErickNS1 Жыл бұрын
Everything functions properly kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of KZbin. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!
@caseyjoe48272 жыл бұрын
90% of the comment section: how about we talk about any other bike
@drewgalbraith44993 жыл бұрын
Yay Moto style internal routing!!
@ulises07173 жыл бұрын
I was really interested in Rocky Mountain until that infamous slayer, do you know what happened? It would suck your bike getting recalled and not riding those days
@mikehaslett37383 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t shy from the slayer. It being ripped on by the likes of thomas vanderham. I have a feeling that rear axle had spun out and caused the failure.
@IamSeafarer3 жыл бұрын
Do NOT base your opinion on them from that video. Something was effed from the setup with the axle likely being overtightened. Look at their podiums, their rosters, their community of hard riders. They cover their bases and own up to any issues. I've ridden their bikes for 5 years with only great things to say. Extremely underrated bike brand somehow, even being one of the OG brands.
@chrispollock75073 жыл бұрын
Is the BB threaded?
@dangerouscookie47903 жыл бұрын
No. Pressfit.
@madjh83 жыл бұрын
This was one of my favourites bicycles. I own 2 Rocky Mountains and they ride lovely ... but ... a Yeti has cross in to my path and win. But I still love it. The yeti wins because a 3er one could be too many RM.
@raheemgahelable3 жыл бұрын
Where is Mike Levy?!!
@keton96853 жыл бұрын
This is the enduro category and mike levy was in the trail bike category
@petertyliszczak34113 жыл бұрын
In Canada. They had to film separately since the US is a shithole and Kazimer can't go from Bellingham to Squamish.
@symmetricon19823 жыл бұрын
@@petertyliszczak3411 thats Canada's fault
@petertyliszczak34113 жыл бұрын
@@symmetricon1982 I'm pretty sure it's the fault of the US having an uncontrolled pandemic so Canada made the right decision to close the border.
How about doing the review on the basic build and not the top of the line? only 5% of the community can afford the top of the line why not doing reviews on the aluminum frame for the other 95%
@E.T_rode_bikes_As_well3 жыл бұрын
why flipchips aint just called flipchips?
@noahsmith99063 жыл бұрын
u1 e1 I agree
@Jukis823 жыл бұрын
cuz a flipchip is a chip that you flip between 2 positions.. A ride-9 you flip between 9 positions and Ride-4 between 4 positions.. Is it too complicated?
@gundamnit35943 жыл бұрын
@@Jukis82 so it's a flipchip with more flips, gotcha.
@noahsmith99063 жыл бұрын
Jukka Räsänen yes I regret to inform you that that is too complicated for me, but I thank you for your explanation less the none
@lonohst3 жыл бұрын
@@gundamnit3594 it's like a bag of chips
@jakejoevenazzo14783 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the tire pressure they were running
@pinkbike3 жыл бұрын
I typically ran 21 front / 23 psi rear with Maxxis EXO+ tires - Assegai 2.4 and DHR II 2.4". - Mike
@sapinva3 жыл бұрын
@@pinkbike That might be just a bit unrealistic. At 220 lbs I can get away with maybe 35 lbs on downhill casings if I'm really careful.
@jakejoevenazzo14783 жыл бұрын
@@pinkbike thank you, did you ever experience any times of hitting the rim on the ground maybe off a drop to rocky landing
@MrSupermugen3 жыл бұрын
@@sapinva ?????? im 210lbs and run 24/26 on carbon wheels and ive maybe hit the rim twice? - in fast rock stuff, on fast flow i can feel the rear squiggle sometimes so usally at the park on the big tracks/jumps ill up the psi by 2 and i have no tire issues, i also dont use inserts. if i used 35psi on dh casings i would need to go the dentist to put my teeth back on.
@sapinva3 жыл бұрын
@@MrSupermugen Don't know how people get away with that. I'd need 50 lbs w/o inserts. Maybe it works better on longer travel bikes.
@keton96853 жыл бұрын
Are you in like a brew house
@blapblapism3 жыл бұрын
Holy fuck 10k. Does it come with a fucking engine attached to it??! If your riding a 10k bike you better be ripping
@lvpheno70253 жыл бұрын
FUTURE SHITY WALMART BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
@mr.stombrat41403 жыл бұрын
Hello
@jonasmayer5613 жыл бұрын
Hello
@ljmimages52973 жыл бұрын
Hello
@ridemtbbc94093 жыл бұрын
Hello!
@WasLuka3 жыл бұрын
Hello
@Andrew.strong3 жыл бұрын
Hello
@obi-wankenobi98713 жыл бұрын
12000 canadian Dollars, and this bike has noisy brakes that needed to be bleed, no carbon wheels, no electronic shifting, no carbon cranks/power meter and no electronic dropper post. Yikes.
@walkerhul38853 жыл бұрын
I ride a Rocky Mountain pipeline and personally I wouldn’t want electronic dropper and shifting for enduro racing (which this bike is made for) because imagine you run out of battery in the middle of the stage and not being able to shift or dropper but it does save a lil weight which is nice for enduro. I’m not hating just building on what you said, ur point about the price is factual.
@obi-wankenobi98713 жыл бұрын
@@walkerhul3885 I dont want carbon and electronics either, but without them the price just seems made up.
@sjaan73702 жыл бұрын
The truth is the Altitude is an amazing bike and many that ride it know it to be true. Search your feelings, not your pocket book young one.