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@gonzo2213 жыл бұрын
If MTB youtuber subscriber base were determined by rider skill you'd have over a million subs. Great review man.
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gonzo! I never got into this to have a ton of subscribers, I just wanted to have fun making videos. My stuff is only really interesting to those that are pretty experienced in the MTB world, not so much newer riders, and as a result I don't have a big channel. But honestly, I feel like at 46k subscribers, this is more than enough! Hahaha that's not the attitude I should have, but it feels like it's fine!
@gonzo2213 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed that's the healthiest way to live! If you're going to spend 1/3rd of your life working, then why not do what you love to do.
@renereyes46343 жыл бұрын
I second that notion!
@JLambinator3 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed besides, all those newer riders will become experienced, and you'll pick them up as subscribers!
@JesseMelamedMTB3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the mini-shoutout! Always loved watching you ride and watching you shred that Altitude was wicked!
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Dude! Mad props to ya! In a vid posting on Tuesday AM I tell the story of a Whistler EWS, I think it was 2013, when you started a minute behind me. At the last stage (top o the world) my hands were spent and i was cooked- then you came BLASTING around like it was the first stage again! That was rad. We will have to link up once that border opens again!
@JesseMelamedMTB3 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed I do remember racing with you but I don’t remember that instance! Back when I rode faster than I had any right to.
@shukrutav3 жыл бұрын
The quality of your videos is absolutely remarkable. Nothing comes close to the presentation your team puts into your videos. Thank you!
@GOTCHAPARK3 жыл бұрын
Ok show of hands , who rests after a hard tecky uphill section standing on their pedals while balancing the bike and staring down the next challenge .. No one but Jeff ! Go get um cowboy and thanks for taking the time to do these bike videos , we really appreciate you man !
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks man! No one does that on a group ride, but I've never been able to get through that whole section before after a ton of attempts. I figured take a break, calm down, focus, and get 'er done!!!
@vonrunner3 жыл бұрын
Got to say I think this is one of the best videos I've seen you put out. Camera work, editing, talking points, and of course riding were all on point and really well put together. Cheers!
@travelthenarrowtrail86603 жыл бұрын
Appreciated a taking an out of the box approach on this review, it was different than the standard reviews. Great work as always Jeff.
@BrettSampson3 жыл бұрын
I was blown away by how poppy the Altitude is on my first few rides. Though I still can’t believe how easily you toss it around. Great video!
@BogdanMiliu3 жыл бұрын
It’s really cool to see these reviews and seems like these bikes with longer back ends are starting to gain momentum. My own Megatower has an adjustable rear end to go +10mm, after watching all of these I’ve decided to give it a try this coming season, it’s a pretty cheap change as all you need is a new brake mount and derr hanger. Excited to see how it feels this spring.
@scubaseppy10 ай бұрын
wow the work you put into this video is crazy. Great video.
@dangerouscookie47903 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the review. I'm on a 2021 A50 that has blown me away with it's performance. The rear suspension performs amazingly,. It's got a blend of support and comfort that I didn't think was possible. It's the best bike i've ridden (for me) by quite some margin. I had to put a smashpot in the fork so that the front would feel as good as the rear(it does now). I had high hopes for this bike after reading reviews but they were majorly exceeded by the bikes ability. The size large for me creates a balance in cornering that allows me to 2 wheel drift the bike while also making steering corrections during the drift. Today I felt like a (much slower) Sam Hill. Before this bike I had a 2020 Norco Sight and 2019 Transition Patrol, this bike blows them both out of the water. I thought bikes wouldn't be this good for another 5 or 6 years at least. In fact I'm thinking of selling my Kenevo because even that doesn't light my fire anymore. I'm actually not telling people I know about how good it is so it will stay as my secret weapon.
@imashankusobad3 жыл бұрын
thanks for comparing, i bit the bullet and purchased a c50 and sort of in limbo if i regret spending that much money or not. i will get the bike soon. you dont see many reviews of this bike compared to most other brand enduro bikes.
@michaelmcdermott94452 жыл бұрын
@@imashankusobad I got the Altitude c50 a few months ago and had 2 minds about it as well. Love it though and it's worth every cent. Replacing the DT swiss 370 rear hub soon with something a bit sharper and tempted to get a fox 38 or a zeb but for no other reason than I can 🤷♂️
@Theriver563 жыл бұрын
Stoked on the Galby drone shots! Your video production gets better and better with every video.
@scottjockel3879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Keep riding. Love your abilities
@aidanmtb45942 жыл бұрын
This is dream bike and it's good to see a review on it. Also your and insanely skilled rider it's so satisfying to watch
@BradRussellisAwesome3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic edit. Camera work on point. Mind blowing drone footage (RIP drone at 7:00 ha). Whoever you are working with has upped the production quality like whoa!
@BryantStilwell3 жыл бұрын
Manuals are so fun to watch, especially in turns, on a bumpy trail, off of drops. Great riding!
@mtbyumyum3 жыл бұрын
Been loving my Altitude!! Got it set up as a mullet... FUN!!
@South_Van_Ilse_MTB3 жыл бұрын
I just gt myself an A70!! LOVE
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Really? Call me crazy, but I can't stand mullets. The balance of the converted mullets just doesn't feel right to me. The ebike mullets have been better, but that's not really an apples to apples comparison.
@mattcarlson56213 жыл бұрын
I continue to be in awe of your riding style! Do you plan on doing more bike reviews?
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt! I actually did a whole tutorial about my riding style, it's up on my Patreon. And Yep, got a bunch more bike reviews in the queue! I probably won't do this voice over style for all of them, but it was fun to try this style out for once!
@thegriff94253 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed I really liked the voice over. Worked well.
@willbros14993 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed ...For the way you did this review, I LOVED the voice over Jeff. You did a great job with it...better than many of the top recognized reviewers in fact. "More creaky than my pelvis on a rainy morning." Haha....nice. But on a serious note, and I think you probably know and plan this when COVID clears up, maybe look into doing collaborations. I really think you would benefit a lot from those, because people will see your style and easy going personality, and be inspired to subscribe to your channel. You gotta get your daughter through college!! :-) And believe me....blink twice, and she'll be there!
@AndrewBeveridge4613 жыл бұрын
That purple and pink color scheme is straight up early 90s throwback and I love it.
@neilbhargava41693 жыл бұрын
I love my Rocky Mountain pipeline defiantly one of the best brands and it’s been so cool seeing you shred it sucks that you have to Go back
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Nice Beta! Thanks! Yeah the Altitude is really, really fun, and I had no idea I'd like it this much going into the whole experience!
@michaelthwaites59613 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always! I'm loving my A50. Even with the 'lesser' spec it's stupidly fun and confidence inspiring, letting me smash through stuff I didn't feel comfortable on with my Capra
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you're jiving with the A50! It'd be neat to compare the alloy to carbon models. With Ibis, the carbon model has a much better feel on the trail due to the stiffer front triangle. Wonder how different the Rocky models are. WOW, I'm surprised the Capra is less capable though! I was thinking about getting one of those just cause I see them all the time.
@michaelthwaites59613 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed Probably down to my crappy riding style :) But the Capra felt like it got in over its head from time to time, even with it having the X2 rather than the DPX on the Altitude
@mrvwbug44233 жыл бұрын
Imagine how poppy the Altitude is with the DPX2, which is known to be a much poppier shock than the X2.
@stevieg29273 жыл бұрын
Rocky Mountain keeps getting more popular outside in PNW and nice to have some insight to the bike! We also need the name of the banger at the beginning of the video
@drewziraldo54073 жыл бұрын
Dude you climbing up Ridge at the end was gnarly. Mad props, its so loose there.
@killacoop1283 жыл бұрын
BEAST!! So much fun watching you ride, Jeff!
@seangezell3 жыл бұрын
You are one hell of a rider!!! Props man!!
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@ethanbenton66763 жыл бұрын
6:03 this is actually another benefit of the added stiffness, you can imagine the more bent your fork is, the more friction there would be at the interfaces of the uppers and lowers thus decreasing small bump sensitivity. So more stiffness=less flex=less friction=better small bump
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
And if you factor in the laterally sliding dropout, to ensure that everything lines up straight, along with the larger air volume chamber, it really makes sense.
@juliebirb71623 жыл бұрын
Your riding is unreal, Jeff. Love your style.
@AdrenalineIsLife3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I just got the 27.5 version C50. I can't wait to go back to Galbraith and ride it there!
@tommy_d_41353 жыл бұрын
I'm 510 and I was looking at getting a medium 27.5 would you think that's a good idea?
@AdrenalineIsLife3 жыл бұрын
@@tommy_d_4135 I'm 5'9" with a 32in inseam. I ride a medium and it's a perfect fit for me. Just took it down to lake leatherwood in AR and it was awesome! I had it in the middle ride 9 setting and short chainstay.
@tommy_d_41353 жыл бұрын
@@AdrenalineIsLife ok thanks for letting me know 🤘
@tommy_d_41353 жыл бұрын
@@AdrenalineIsLife burning question was yours a 29r or 27.5?
@AdrenalineIsLife3 жыл бұрын
@@tommy_d_4135 275
@mikepfeifer17533 жыл бұрын
Cool review! The quantity of manuals is insane. It’s going on my “learn list!”
@JustJake773 жыл бұрын
I've been sitting on the fence about this bike for awhile now... This review helps push me closer to pulling the trigger.
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
See if you can find a demo version somewhere. I genuinely love this bike, but of course, it feels quite different than a lot of other rides. I'm running mine with 2.6 WTB tires, which I think really help it quite a bit. They've slackened it up a bit, and provide a great amount of sheer grip for looser conditions. The stock Maxxis tires are great for hardpack and bike park style trails.
@franksnyder3632 жыл бұрын
You're a beast. That wet bridge hurts. Well acquainted.
@jaysmallen30673 жыл бұрын
Nicely done all the way around on this video. Super fun to watch throughout the whole thing too! I've been on a 2018 slayer 70 for a couple years and it truly took my riding to a new level and continues to push me further. Listening to you talk about the Altitude is like listening to myself about my bike lol!! Keep up the good times Jeff and thank you for the sweet videos. I hope something works out for you and you end up with an Altitude in your quiver.
@SpencerBaum3 жыл бұрын
Next video title: "I bought a Rocky mountain altitude!"
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! I bought my first bike in a long time last year when I bought that Chromag hardtail. It's been a great addition to the quiver! I don't have the budget to buy a wonder bike like this though.
@mikeh50343 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed Best PR move RM could do is GIVE you one. Pretty much a no brainer
@bigslacker6663 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed You could probably get a gofundme going and get that bike or close the gap!
@juliushoon43103 жыл бұрын
@@bigslacker666 yeah fr id donate
@juliushoon43103 жыл бұрын
@@bigslacker666 if 500 of your subs donate 10$ you'd already have a good chunk of the bike
@awesometuscaloosa72033 жыл бұрын
Mad skills brother! I’m here just to watch you ride✌️🤠
@josetoha65043 жыл бұрын
Jeff, I LOVE your riding! You and Phil Kmetz are two of the most creative and skillful riders on KZbin and I could watch you ride all day. Please keep the videos coming!!
@LUCKYSOB3 жыл бұрын
I don't know Jeff. But I think this bike suits your riding very well. Even more than any of the Ibis bikes
@silkamilkamonico2 жыл бұрын
4:09. He talks about with how jumpy the bike is he needed a longer dropper post. What that mean exactly? How does a longer dropper post affect jumping? Isn't dropper post sizing specifically your heigh/inseam and bike geo?
@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын
You just made me realize that after watching 100s of mtb videos that I never thought about this myself lol! If a short seat and a long seat both go all the way down, I'm actually confused now too why all the harder riders I watch immediately swap stock droppers out for 200mm droppers just to slam them down all the way. I feel like I'm missing some kind of information, like longer droppers going down further or something, but that doesn't make sense?? I'll have to ask elsewhere
@ervin7178 Жыл бұрын
Just to give more room to move around on the bike when your sending it
@kevindelzer23243 жыл бұрын
I just purchased one yesterday than your video popped up!! killer video !!
@BogdanMiliu3 жыл бұрын
More like Next Video title: My new Frame Sponser, Rocky Mountain! You make this thing look like a blast!
@michaelschad64773 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Jeff. Killer shots/clips throughout!
@samuelmoore46013 жыл бұрын
I love my 2019 Rocky Altitude C50. Bashes thru everything, but still a great climber! Great review, Jeff!
@stringalongamax3 жыл бұрын
Great video Jeff - Love watching you ride...
@dankim75272 жыл бұрын
Great review! Great place u live in ! Used to live in Sudden valley few yrs!
@caylanwojciechowski82333 жыл бұрын
You do have a pretty unique riding style! I ride a 170 mm bike on everything. I wouldn’t change anything. The added traction on techy climbs the neutral position in corners and chunk make it my do everything bike. And when it gets gnarly the bike only gets faster.
@NDemanuele13 жыл бұрын
Great video! I think you found a new sponsor!...LOL. Interesting, what you were saying in the beginning about these bigger bikes taking the skill out of the ride. I feel that way on my V1 Ripmo compared to my Ripley. In the long run, I think it's better to have that extra support for a bit more confidence as you suggested.
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Norbert! I actually chatted with Rocky a few weeks ago and there is no chance of sponsorship through them. It's looking like I'll have a lot more opportunity with Jenson, and then I'm not limited to just one brand to ride. Which is cool- I'm working on finishing up a review of the Niner right now as well.
@NDemanuele13 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed That's their loss! Keep up the great videos!!
@DavidFoundCo2 жыл бұрын
@@NDemanuele1 they have an amazing ews team at the moment with Jesse winning rraces. I think they’ll be alright
@dasanoneia47303 жыл бұрын
Man that review was just awesome good job
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dasan!
@sawdustadikt9793 жыл бұрын
Watching you ride is like watching an old animal bikes section. It’s like street bmx on the trail. Bravo!
@DTN5043 жыл бұрын
And you just added another bike that I have to put on my list for my next bike. Nukeproof Mega 29, Giant Reign 29 and now the Rocky Mountain Altitude. Thanks Jeff lol
@23Trollface3 жыл бұрын
Great review Jeff, I always enjoy your production quality and knowledge that you drop.
@jasonkroll95323 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Never thought i see shredding like that ...the Rocky Mountain team must be pump up after seeing that.
@yzedf3 жыл бұрын
Coil shock and 1.5 degrees angleset really helped with my AF. More climbing traction out back with a more attack style head tube angle. Otherwise I’d probably be looking at this altitude or maybe that new stumpy evo. Thanks for the review and your non-standard outlook on bike performance.
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Interesting on the angleset on the AF. The 64 head angle on the Rocky felt great, but I think a big part of it was also the frame stiffness and that 38 fork up front. I may sell my Ripmo AF now while values are high, and go back to riding the carbon Ripmo V2. While not super bad or anything, the flex of the AF wouldnt match well to the 38. I haven't taken coil shocks seriously on Ibis bikes since usually the Ibis bikes are really easy to bottom out, thus requiring the volume reducers added to the air chambers.
@yzedf3 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed I’m not as aggressive as you, mid 40’s with a couple young kids, so I tend to back off a bit early. I will say though, I’m more comfortable with this setup than I was with my last bike that I kept for almost 3 years and I’ve started progressing again. Bike came with Jade X so bottom outs aren’t bad and dvo make a progressive spring for it, but that’s probably more weight on a XL with dh tires that’s already 37.5lbs 😳
@kevinmalone49983 жыл бұрын
I got one in February and it has been rad! Great review
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@bc4198 Жыл бұрын
🥹 Cool trails, and I freaking LOVE that bike 🥰
@lonohst3 жыл бұрын
Great review love my Altitude so far hoping for a mild east coast winter so I can keep riding
@erinb49193 жыл бұрын
Very interesting comments on the bike...I have a yeti sb150 (which I love) and my boyfriend recently bought the altitude in an alloy frame... My impression was that the yeti is more stable at high speed, but the altitude is surprisingly poppy, jumps really well, corners really well and is still stable at high speed... A cool bike. If only the carbon versions weren't so expensive.
@DZig2 жыл бұрын
you're a friken magician on that bike dude!
@tonykasunic13 жыл бұрын
Jeff, you are an amazing rider and great reviewer! Thank you for making this review!!
@oldshreddies20803 жыл бұрын
It feels good to hear a valued opinion (yours Jeff) about the Altitude. I have an Instinct BC Alloy. Sort of the preecessor to your bike. I absolutely love it and am stoked to see Rocky making the next gen bikes even better.
@Bieffe3 жыл бұрын
Insane riding skills. When i grow up, I just wanna be like you!
@BCursed20123 жыл бұрын
Good review Jeff, and great footage
@estimateparagon3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I think you put out the best bike review videos of anyone on this platform.
@nickzarnetske99943 жыл бұрын
I would buy a tee shirt with you mid fall on that bridge with the caption, "I didn't think it would be that hard of a fall". LOL. Nice video! I recently upgraded from a 150/140 Trance to the pre Altitude RM Instinct BC. I was nervous it was too much bike and while my riding style isn't quite like yours I'm learning to love it. It's way longer than my old one, but I prefer that over shorter bikes.
@justing66143 жыл бұрын
Love to see you ride and review a specialized enduro . Great videos
@kellyriffle47503 жыл бұрын
Great review Jeff! I’m in the market for the Alloy 50 model!
@zanetaylor73 жыл бұрын
Wow I am in the same boat. Injured both ankles last season and sold a Giant trance to get a short travel 29. Now I own a 2019 Capra pro race 29 w/ 170mm front and rear.
@RonnRider3 жыл бұрын
Dude, So glad a rider of your skill loves the Altitude as much as I do! I am biased as I do work for the Australian distributor of Rocky Mountain but I will say that everyone that spends any amount of time on an Altitude (being intermediate to advanced) tends to fall in love with it's versatility. Great review dude!!!!!
@captaintraction40243 жыл бұрын
Great review! I've had the chance to ride this and a few slayers, and if you want a big travel monster truck, point and shoot bike, it will be the slayer for sure! I recommend riding it!
@thecount10013 жыл бұрын
i've got one. while i don't disagree with you i'm shocked at how versatile the Slayer is. i am no big hucker and use the Slayer on all kinds of trails, from mild to wild. it's not much different from the Altitude.
@wesleyhanson14573 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Think you would do great reviewing bikes more often, your verbiage is great
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
That's the plan! Thanks Wes!
@TheVantasticLife8 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate the response!
@7dragongames3 жыл бұрын
Jeff I'd love if you checked out Banshee bikes. They are designed on the North Shore and are dedicated to premium, durable alloy frames. I think the Titan or Rune would be up your alley. Knolly bikes are another sweet brand based in B.C. you might be interested in.
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ak, thanks for the note- the Banshee bikes have kinda led the way for geometry for a long time now. They used to be based in BC, but AFAIK they were sold off to a Taiwanese company a long time ago. But somehow the bikes are still kickin' tail. Everyone tells me to try the knolly but the opportunity just hasn't come up yet.
@danielharris73133 жыл бұрын
Always forget how good Jeff is - great vid
@cb68663 жыл бұрын
Jeff...no ass buzz? Im a rookie , and your skills always amaze me bud. Be safe ! Incredible drone shots too...thanks for sharing
@sapyproducts3 жыл бұрын
Your riding style is very unique and RAD, so that makes that bike unique and RAD, too! Great video 💯
@dennispikephotography3 жыл бұрын
Rocky Mountain’s weren’t even on my radar before you started riding one. I’ve only ever ridden a short travel hard tail that i thrash within an inch of it’s life. A big, long travel, monster like this intimidates me for sure.
@nattytambam3 жыл бұрын
awesome riding, footage, narration!
@JLambinator3 жыл бұрын
Great review Jeff. Maybe I missed it (I rarely get through a vid without 100 interruptions from the kids) but what size are you riding? This is one of those bikes that seems to be embracing the long chain stay trend right now... as opposed to something like the Evil Reckoning, Marin Alpine Trail or Cainfield Lithium.... with your riding style of being on the back wheel and popping so much, how did the long CS treat ya? Would you have preferred them shorter?
@crt2693 жыл бұрын
Awesome review and amazing editing once again Jeff. I’d love to see you ride a Yeti SB130LR for a few months.
@SAMTB3 жыл бұрын
So, sounds like a big thumbs up for the Rocky Mountain Altitude. Great review and awesome riding as usual!! Keep the reviews coming.
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam! Yeah I'm over the moon with this bike. I hope to compare it to a Slayer soon.
@bob4q3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I love my 2013 Altitude. I can’t wait to upgrade to the newer model. It’s definitely my soulmate.
@jggutierrez93 жыл бұрын
Great review! Honest, fun and entertaining!!
@kennyrojas40143 жыл бұрын
I test rode one last year in Sedona it was Action Bike shop fleet BC edition...rode it at National and had a blast even though I prefer 650bs...it was an Awesome bike!!!
@0qqY3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive manuals as always!
@themtbguy94963 жыл бұрын
Great review and awesome comparison
@chasefrillman41143 жыл бұрын
Looks Awesome!! Need a longer travel bike now!
@bstevens76475 ай бұрын
I had a 2023 Rocky Mtn Altitude 4.0 . It required a lot more rider energy than a Brose, Bosch or Yamaha to get the most out of it. The biggest drawback was the battery charging system overcharged the battery and the battery exploded and burned everything in my garage to ashes. Rocky Mountain seemed to want to help, but in the end they just wanted to get the burned bike out of my possession and pretend it never happened. I feel a duty to warn potential buyers of the very real danger of keeping a Rocky Mountain bike indoors. The damage to my home and property is over 350k, and I am lucky to be alive. Don't take the risk with a Rocky Mountain E-MTB. It is not worth it.
@svssvs98483 жыл бұрын
That was an excellent review mate! Please if is possible test the new Slash! Cheers!!
@MrRideslowrx Жыл бұрын
I have literally never seen a riding video look this friggin cool. I mean, the manual action is just ridiculous. I really need to learn how to do that. I can shred but manuals and wheelies, I have never gotten good at. Time to learn.
@stevennelson81313 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Jeff - I want to demo a RM Altitude now :)
@bmdt813 жыл бұрын
That's quite an endorsement! And also affirms my Instinct (now running 27.5 plus) purchase, despite drooling over Ibis carbon curves. Rocky Mountain is really finding the spotlight lately.
@PedalingDave3 жыл бұрын
Nice review and riding. I'd like to know how you might compare and contrast between the Rocky Mountain and the Mojo HD5, wheel size difference aside of course.
@JeffKendallWeed3 жыл бұрын
Dave, great question, but the feel is so different between the two. The wheelsize is quite noticeable, and the suspension feel is worlds apart. The HD5 feels shorter in travel, and is a lot more linear (easier to bottom out). I checked the geo charts, and the wheelbase is within 1mm of the two bikes, which is kinda surprising to me, as the Altitude feels a ton bigger. I think same wheelbase but bigger wheels will do that. The HD5 doesn't climb nearly as well for me, especially on rougher, chunkier terrain. The big wheels help so much, and I feel the Horst link design is a little more open and active while pedaling, helping to smooth out the chunky stuff.
@RCGWebServices3 жыл бұрын
Wet wood planking is the worst!
@PedalingDave3 жыл бұрын
@@JeffKendallWeed interesting about the wheelbase similarity. Would you say the HD5 pops around better?
@hangdogr3 жыл бұрын
Intersting comment about climbing also. I would assume the DW Link still pedals better by which I mean the suspension eats less of your energy. I'm guess you're saying for tech climbing, the more active suspension and bigger wheels mean you don't get hung up as often and can roll over chunk easier without having to use more energy draining techniques?
@SlowMtbRider3 жыл бұрын
I would love a Ripmo V2 or an Altitude for sure, but what I really would love is 10% of Jeff cardio and skills...
@rgl46653 жыл бұрын
Amazing bike review. Love all the manuals and wheelies over everything and anything.
@jmard243 жыл бұрын
We are one wheels are phenomenal. have them on my trail 429 but with onyx hubs.
@superawesomefuntimego3 жыл бұрын
Dang Jeff, sad that you have to let a favorite ride go. But maybe your new favorite is coming in a box shortly! Sounds like whatever it is, it has a lot to live up to! I know that feeling though, once I made a few tweaks to my 2020 Niner RIP 9 RDO with swapping the shock to a DHX2, increasing the front travel to 160mm, new hand built wheels with i9 hubs and some PNW loam grips...the bike just feels like home. Can't get enough of it. My other bikes, which I love as well, just get mostly neglected.
@taffycymroukmtb90733 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Jeff 🚴 enjoyed the video hopefully your all keeping well 🙂🚴😜👌👌👌
@aweldum2 жыл бұрын
Jeff, any comment on how you would stack the Firebird when compared to the Altitude? They are both at the top of my list and one is a fair amount more $. Love the videos man! Keep it up!
@JeffKendallWeed2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! The Firebird feels "bigger." The altitude was a ton more adjustable, with different chainstay lengths, as well as the three different geometry positions as well as three different suspension ratios. The altitude had more traction and was easier to get off the ground on random bump jumps, where as the Firebird liked bike park style jumps. I do prefer the Altitude more for my own location and style, but the Firebird certainly is a great bike as well.
@BushmanCanuck3 жыл бұрын
I can sit down peddle wheelie for a block...but can barely manual a puddle. Not the same at all haha. I've got a 2018 Altitude and beefed it up a bit more enduro and love it. The 2021 looks so sleek clean and simple in a good way. That top tube looks a lot smaller too...like maybe it's solid?
@VinceWatches11 ай бұрын
super skilled tester !!!!
@ShaneXCS3 жыл бұрын
I just enjoy watching you ride. The Hops/manuals bring to the excitement like when Chris Harris drifts every car... because he can and its fun to watch.
@kylebrown7307 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video so much that I hit the subscribe button below!