Rocky Mountain Growler - expensive, but worth it?

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Evans MTB Saga

Evans MTB Saga

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Parts seen in the video:
Rocky Mountain Growler 20 - rb.gy/tlrqz
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@austinarmagost2001
@austinarmagost2001 11 ай бұрын
Growler is actually one of the cleanest looking frames I've seen. Also, the stability on the descents far outweighs any climbing negatives. This bike deserves a better ranking.
@CirclingtheFringes
@CirclingtheFringes 2 ай бұрын
I hear the standard brakes are not too good, what would you say? Thanks for replying.
@austinarmagost2001
@austinarmagost2001 2 ай бұрын
@@CirclingtheFringes They are certainly not the best brakes out there. They well enough though. You probably would not need to upgrade them unless you were doing a lot of downhill riding at a bike park or something similar.
@CirclingtheFringes
@CirclingtheFringes 2 ай бұрын
@@austinarmagost2001 Thanks for your reaction. I live in the Netherlands, so its mostly flat around here, some small hills. Is the frame rigid enough for a big man? I am about 6"4, 230 pounds. Is there any information about torn frames? I need the sadle high up, so its kind of a lever, hope i express this right🤣🤔
@austinarmagost2001
@austinarmagost2001 2 ай бұрын
@@CirclingtheFringes the frame should be fine as long as you get the right size.
@CirclingtheFringes
@CirclingtheFringes 2 ай бұрын
@@austinarmagost2001 Thanks, i am going to try one this week. Its a used bike from 2023. Do you know what parts i should look at specifically?
@wilmernordman6268
@wilmernordman6268 11 ай бұрын
I like todays setup with just you and the action cameras bettet honestly. Feels more honest and more like an actual review of the bike!
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Awesome Wilmer thanks for the feedback on that!
@xara7644
@xara7644 11 ай бұрын
Canyon stoic ? Might very well be my first mtb, and curious to see a good review. Great video !
@loganjacobson2335
@loganjacobson2335 11 ай бұрын
Hardtail party just did a really in depth review of it
@justinmiller1535
@justinmiller1535 11 ай бұрын
^^see his review of it before you buy.
@derKischda
@derKischda 11 ай бұрын
Stoic owner here. Get it especially because as a beginner you don't know what you really like in bikes and trails. It gives you the most bang for your buck and you can ride most enduro trails with it (already did that). I have the cheapest the Stoic 2 and upgraded already a lot. Since ergonomics are key to long rides. Also you get one for under 800€ atm which is a steal.
@_mgiles
@_mgiles 11 ай бұрын
I own it. If you're a beginner don't but it. If you're a beginner you don't need that spec and you can find something that's easier to ride. It's a very rough bike. Awesome. But rough
@phillevin6651
@phillevin6651 11 ай бұрын
Action is fine.. don’t bother w tripod..
@RayHowrad
@RayHowrad 11 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and I’m enjoying your content! I appreciate the work you put into production with the high def camera, editing, and sound. Really polished! However, if just using action cams saved you time and keeps you putting out content I’m completely fine with that. Ultimately, it’s the bike nerd/Hardtail stuff I like. You’re doing a fantastic job! Thanks!
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Carabaoray!
@PoDo2213
@PoDo2213 11 ай бұрын
I think the Canyon Stoic is a very good hardtail for Hardtail Quest. And it has everything and it has external Cabel routing
@billydeewilliams8909
@billydeewilliams8909 11 ай бұрын
Canyon bikes are just incredibly reasonably priced, too. The upmarket Stoic ($1900) has a Rockshox Pike Select fork ($800 MSRP), while the equivalent Commencal Meta HT ($2000) has a Rockshox Yari ($600 mrsp).
@matevzbremec4289
@matevzbremec4289 11 ай бұрын
I own a stoic 3 and its great. I hope he tries it in the future.
@rpiian
@rpiian 11 ай бұрын
Hardtail Party tested it recently and it was quite a stiff frame. Not saying its a bad bike at all, but just what it is.
@knkoehler
@knkoehler 11 ай бұрын
Here for the stoic party!
@IAmJeebus
@IAmJeebus 11 ай бұрын
I'm digging the series, Evan! I also prefer the action cam stuff. The dual angles are really cool, and it feels more like you're talking with us on the ride without any breaks in between. Digging it.
@DylanF23
@DylanF23 11 ай бұрын
Keep up the amazing work I love how fast you are punching out this series!
@nickbrinckerhoff6320
@nickbrinckerhoff6320 11 ай бұрын
Very well done camera work, I too enjoyed the more personal feel of just you reviewing the bike.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick!
@MikeWarner75
@MikeWarner75 11 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@benj1052
@benj1052 11 ай бұрын
Santa Cruz chameleon. Great geometry for all types of riding, sliding rear dropouts and the ability to run mixed wheel sizes. I know it’s expensive but it’s definitely worth a try!
@Vitsigun
@Vitsigun 11 ай бұрын
But he only test Alu bikes
@philhunt1442
@philhunt1442 11 ай бұрын
don't they have cf and alloy frames? @@Vitsigun
@pepeanza6187
@pepeanza6187 6 ай бұрын
I have the 2 bikes the Growler Is much better in climbing and downhills and better ride feel, im just selling the chameleon i dont ride It i always take the Growler
@AZRob.
@AZRob. 11 ай бұрын
Filming was great! Super fun even just to watch! Good job man!
@Dan_Kornfeld
@Dan_Kornfeld 11 ай бұрын
The action camera footage (bar mount, chest mount, & tripods) absolutely works! The POV shots, especially on new bike reviews (Hardtail Quest), or new trail reviews, is definitely more engaging, and is the best at conveying how the bike actually performs (climbing, tech, flow, jump, cornering). Throw in the side of the trail facing the camera commentary, and its the complete package! Keep doing what you do 😁👍‼️
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Dan! I appreciate the feedback and permission in a way
@HomiesAdventures
@HomiesAdventures 11 ай бұрын
The Growler is an amazing frame!!! I regularly ride mine on downhill trails and decent sized jump lines. Specifically the Growler 20 so I could upgrade it down the line.
@funky-phantom
@funky-phantom 11 ай бұрын
And that frame can take an obscene amount of abuse. It's built like a tank. Had a hard time deciding between a 40 and something more "xc" oriented.
@Alderonn10
@Alderonn10 11 ай бұрын
Loving this series!
@bencove717
@bencove717 11 ай бұрын
Love the action cam footage!!
@arden0
@arden0 11 ай бұрын
Can’t see how the build is terrible considering it’s $1200? The last bike frame alone cost $900, good luck building it up anywhere near $1200… the other models of the growler are all great value
@RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx
@RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx 2 ай бұрын
It isn't it's very nice bike
@connorreid1979
@connorreid1979 11 ай бұрын
The chest cam is cool with me. Enjoy watching the content and this series! 🙌
@jamesb8467
@jamesb8467 11 ай бұрын
Awesome video...glad you tested the Growler! We have the same exact Birkenstocks too
@darrylhausman-pk8cq
@darrylhausman-pk8cq 11 ай бұрын
Good Vid Evan , Chest cam does the job well . Picture quality is very good too . Keep up the good work
@CoachLo3
@CoachLo3 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning and I totally trust your decisions on camera stuff. Action cam or camera man always look good. Looking for to the next hardtail.
@johnmckinney9646
@johnmckinney9646 11 ай бұрын
Action shots are great. Stay hydrated bro. ❤ The reviews. Team Rocky Mtn!
@BrandinBowler
@BrandinBowler 11 ай бұрын
Action cam and pov is fine, the value is in the evaluation you give and insight you provide.
@skienjoyer
@skienjoyer 11 ай бұрын
Good video as always! Cant wait for the next one
@ahilleasalexiadis5978
@ahilleasalexiadis5978 11 ай бұрын
Loving this series!!! I think it would be interesting to test the vitus nucleus (or sentier)... 😂 The bike which started it all❤️. Fantastic work, keep it up!
@boldizsarkatai9055
@boldizsarkatai9055 11 ай бұрын
Great way to introduce the video's sponsor! You got my attention
@hananas2
@hananas2 Ай бұрын
I'm glad you still see $1200 as a significant amount of money to spend on a bike! I've seen other channels that say a $2000 Specialized Chisel is a "cheap" bike and even one that said untrue wheels are fine for the price.
@Loudinkooks
@Loudinkooks 11 ай бұрын
Vitus Sentier, absolutely love mine! Super light and single and responsive
@topspot4834
@topspot4834 11 ай бұрын
Very smart Evan, reading your ads while showing the tear down ... Your sponsors should be appreciative since viewers are much more likely to watch the ad. Reminds me of Howard Stern back in the day, who started reading ads during the live broadcast (which was a massive success and now a staple in the industry, plus he charged those companies a premium for doing it live). Your production and especially your attention to detail is top notch, and only Seth rivals you at the moment.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Thanks topspot! I used to listen to Howard from like 2010-2015, definitely an innovator! Thanks for the compliments as I'm working on the next video right now!
@RoyBramlowe
@RoyBramlowe 11 ай бұрын
chest cam footage looks great dude
@aaronstariha6841
@aaronstariha6841 11 ай бұрын
Quality content man, I'd never ride a hard tail but I just like your videos. Rode a rocky mountain altitude for years and they make great bikes, there is a reason you see them everywhere in bc.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support Aaron! You gotta try a Hardtail sometime!
@jeddacheese
@jeddacheese 11 ай бұрын
The action cam is great content don’t worry about having to set up a tripod all the time the best content to watch is one you enjoy yourself to film, also glad to the the scout on top still
@SailingVesselPrism
@SailingVesselPrism 11 ай бұрын
Great review, all points are valid and I agree totally. I too got a growelr 20 with the idea of immediately upgrading the fork to a fox 36 w/160mm and slowly updating the rest of the bike overtime. Even with the fox the bike was still too heavy and sadly the stock hubs where defective which forced my hand upgrading those which I did with a new wheelset from Hunt. It should be noted RR sent me a new wheel set with Shimano hubs and WTB i30 rims which is great but I love the hunts and those will make a good backup set. I ended up replacing everything but the handlebars, stem, grips, drivetrain. In hindsight the scout would have been a better deal but I wanted to be able to ride while upgrading. I will say I ride with my brother who went with the scout and it is a much stiffer frame as well as the lower BB does have him getting more pedal strikes even with 155 cranks. Im still super happy with the bike and it has been great with all that front travel. With that said the nukeproof gets all the attention on the trail by other riders. Im glad the growler did as well as it did vs the other frames, keep up the good work!
@herr_gigi8319
@herr_gigi8319 11 ай бұрын
The day is saved when evan uploads, keep up the Work man
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Thanks dude!
@Biking_with_Akiva
@Biking_with_Akiva 11 ай бұрын
Nice camera setup🤙🏾💯
@chrisst-amour8661
@chrisst-amour8661 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely love my growler 20. Upgraded the shit out of it and its an absolute monster. XT drivetrain, Lyrik 150mm, Hope Tech 4s, RaceFace wheels etc
@jcmoosepgbcca
@jcmoosepgbcca 3 ай бұрын
Camera angles look great!
@jeffreying
@jeffreying 11 ай бұрын
I think it adds value when you have a camera man to get those 3rd person shots to combine with your 1st person GoPro footage. I like seeing both perspectives.
@sim_dude
@sim_dude 11 ай бұрын
bar camera is cool for when you pause to talk or when less is going on. ofc with external pov is the best but this video was really good like that too
@techworks.
@techworks. 11 ай бұрын
keep in mind all hard tales are for different types of riders and some people just love hard tales for chunk and downhill because its a whole other challenge, but otherwise i love the series, ur doing great and you have been riding super well!
@MTB_olly12
@MTB_olly12 11 ай бұрын
Love the work ❤
@chrisbfleetwood
@chrisbfleetwood 11 ай бұрын
The suspense! Love my growler. :)
@chrisst-amour8661
@chrisst-amour8661 11 ай бұрын
Same!
@RABmbls
@RABmbls 11 ай бұрын
Loving this Hardtail Quest ep.
@zacharykiger9810
@zacharykiger9810 11 ай бұрын
I telling you man, you need to try the Orbea Laufey. And your content is yours, i will still love it either way.
@jonasgustaf4464
@jonasgustaf4464 11 ай бұрын
I think the setup with 2 action cameras (chest + bar) is the sweat spot. Really nice content!
@llreeves1969
@llreeves1969 11 ай бұрын
Nice review, filming is fine. Thanks for a good video.
@govindkrishnan3176
@govindkrishnan3176 11 ай бұрын
Huge fan, I have watched all of your videos
@skewbsandcubes4671
@skewbsandcubes4671 11 ай бұрын
Honestly, I like the purely action cam footage. Sometimes tho e switching back and forth from GoPro to cameraman makes it to where you can’t really see the trail as well. If allowing you to pump out more content means only action camera. Go for it!
@CWBmtb
@CWBmtb 11 ай бұрын
I really like this series and I'm looking foward to a full suspension series. I just think you should stick the scoring to whole numbers from 1 to 5.
@beversonvillador9495
@beversonvillador9495 11 ай бұрын
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@Matenorgan
@Matenorgan 11 ай бұрын
Nice, I bought a Rocky Instinct last summer and ran into the same issue with price and components. It was a good bike, but I was disappointed. Even after putting about 1k into it, ($3900 total), I would've been better off with something else. This year I bought a YT Capra and I absolutely love it, and the price was insane. Fox 38, SRAM GX, Code R's, Crankbrother's wheels. $2380 total. Cameras were fine in this video.
@HardCorps88
@HardCorps88 9 ай бұрын
I have the 2023 Growler 40 and love it. I Have a vitus nucleus in 27.5 and true...little harder on super tight stuff then vitus but you can do it. Im 6"5' and the XL is AWESOME.
@jerryspeedbumps512
@jerryspeedbumps512 11 ай бұрын
Rode a friends Growler E bike with big 3.0 tires on it. It was a perfect combo! The bike was a size or two too small for me so I couldnt get a genuine feel for it, however with that kit, the big tires and the E bit, it was an excellent explorer in some very rough spaces!
@charlesholland6851
@charlesholland6851 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting us know the next bike in the test. Most youtubers would blur it it. 😂
@cletusowns
@cletusowns 11 ай бұрын
I really like the chest cam+bar mount combo for these reviews (almost better than the cameraman side of trail?)
@kayakjack1987
@kayakjack1987 11 ай бұрын
I need to see a specialized fuse. It’s sold in a frame set option with adjustable rear dropouts and I think it would be great for this type of riding
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
I couldn't get my hands on one. Out of stock everywhere
@owenadair8893
@owenadair8893 11 ай бұрын
Yes, the fuse would be great.
@RiderBlitz1.0
@RiderBlitz1.0 11 ай бұрын
Wow, that frame is sweet
@derDKP
@derDKP 11 ай бұрын
Yay for the Lost Co shout out! They are my local Bike shop!
@onegrapefruitlover
@onegrapefruitlover 11 ай бұрын
The POV camera is definitely better for this series. It’s easier to understand how a bike rides from that angle. The polished shots are cool but I prefer when they’re used sparingly.
@joshgiuliani7724
@joshgiuliani7724 11 ай бұрын
Hey all the way from Tasmania, Australia!🤘
@bribed_eu
@bribed_eu 11 ай бұрын
Super excited for this one! Bought my growler 50 for 540eur!
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Wow what a smoking deal!
@alexanderwolfe9167
@alexanderwolfe9167 11 ай бұрын
Great video series. I am curious why you are limiting frames to aluminum only. Seems like some of the steel options may be great for your purposes.
@weesh4010
@weesh4010 11 ай бұрын
I have an identical growler 20. Mine came spec'd differently, drivetrain wise (must have had part shortage). I was able to get some used parts to built it up, and including buying ghe bike new, it was cheaper to build with "new take offs", rather than buying a higher spec'd bike like the norco torrent A1. I noticed immediately that the frame absorbed the lip hit of jump. I added a bottomless tolken (3 in total) to my 150mm lyrik and lowered high-speed compression, and bumped my fork psi +5. I hope you give it more of a ride when youre a little less under the weather, it is an amazing bike.
@chrisjones7281
@chrisjones7281 11 ай бұрын
OK That RSD Looks sick! That's a 5 on looks. That my favorite So far, looking for ward to next week. I also 100% agree on the component spec. That is junk and its stuff you would have a very hard time selling to anyone else. So it almost like a 1200 frame.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Oh yeah good point I didn't even think of that. Basically 0 resale value in the wheels, fork, cranks, bars
@havochardtail1341
@havochardtail1341 11 ай бұрын
I ride this in super chunk and lots of jumps and absolutely love this bike. Been riding full suspensions for years and got this bike and with a few upgrades on it and I love it more than the full sus. Bummed it wasn’t higher because I do believe it is one of the best bang for buck (geo wise)
@user-kk9ez9hg4z
@user-kk9ez9hg4z 11 ай бұрын
Great reviews! I hope Specialized Fuse and Santa Cruz Chameleon are in the list.
@TheBassman396
@TheBassman396 11 ай бұрын
Every rocky mountain bike I have ever ridden has been stellar and the don’t look cheap
@charlessbierman
@charlessbierman 11 ай бұрын
Great video! Still sad that i couldn’t film it due to high school orientation 😕
@dimimtb
@dimimtb 11 ай бұрын
Love the series, as a Canadian with a soft spot for Canadian made bikes, the Rocky is a classic but as an Ontarian, the middlechild wins out in my and can't wait to see the review. I'm looking to pick up the middlechild as they sell frame only and moving my Optic parts over for winter riding, I don't want FS in the winter.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
That's what I love about Hardtails. The frame only is pretty cheap, and frame swapping is super easy and can be done in an hour. I haven't been on a full suspension in like 2 months haha. I don't really miss it
@joshuaoochan4843
@joshuaoochan4843 11 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@MtbOverload
@MtbOverload 11 ай бұрын
I think the bar camera and the action cam is good I don’t think it needs the other shots your videos are extremely high quality wir or without the other cameras.
@X41N3
@X41N3 11 ай бұрын
RSD middlechild yes!! can't wait to see you on that as I've been wanting it for months now. Also the Marin san quentin is pretty nice but not rly compliant, and the banshee enigma is the 27.5 version of the paradox..and I'm a sucker for small wheels. 26 ain't dead boys!
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Did you know they made the Middlechild to be used with 29", 27.5", or 26" wheels?
@X41N3
@X41N3 11 ай бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga I didn't know about 26, but I'm only wanting it more now. Just imagine a 10-52 casette with a long cage derailleur on a 26er o.o
@Ricky_MTB831
@Ricky_MTB831 11 ай бұрын
I have a specialized fuse comp 29, would like to see evan try that frame on this episodes. And see what kind of rating it would get! I personally love it.
@mtbshawn0
@mtbshawn0 11 ай бұрын
I've got a growler 40 it's great I've got no complaints
@nmcgregor1990
@nmcgregor1990 11 ай бұрын
I'd love to know what you think of the Identiti AKA. It's a bit of an odd ball (hence why I own one 😅). I don't see many around or even many reviews. I love it though apart from getting a bit of wrist ache but I'm new to riding so still learning how I like my bars, suspension setup etc. Love your content though! Thanks for all the work you put in 😁
@matthewserna7475
@matthewserna7475 4 ай бұрын
I have this bike as a companion to my full sus, climbing is definitely not the strong suit as you said, however going down and on flows it's one of the best bikes I've ever ridden. I actually feel that if the trail is not bumpy or rooty it's more capable than my izzo, probably due to geometry. That stack and steepness is immensely confidence inspiring. And climbing is actually not as bad as you would think it would be. Overall I think it's purpose is pretty intentional and it does it perfectly
@ctsingletrack
@ctsingletrack 11 ай бұрын
I like the way you produce your videos. Chest cam is a given. Having a camera facing you is nice when you're stopped and speaking, but not needed while riding. Having a camera person panning shots is great when you can get it, because it shows off the scale of the features your riding, but you do just fine without a crew. My sister was trying to buy a Growler 20 because of the price. I talked her out of it because of the parts spec. The Growler is definitely a cool bike, but I would advise people to pony up the extra cash for a Growler 40 or 50. There's no point in getting a rowdy frame with a bunch of non rowdy parts bolted to it.
@gweflj
@gweflj 11 ай бұрын
“Machine welding” LOL!
@karlbro8817
@karlbro8817 11 ай бұрын
Love this video just watched the video I am late but Atleast I watched it 🎉❤
@Mr.P.Griffith
@Mr.P.Griffith 11 ай бұрын
Hardtail Party really liked the Team Marin and how it "felt like a trail bike should". I own one and coming from a decked out Trek marlin, it sure does ride nice. On my first exercise loop ride (and first ride of 2023) it beat my Trek marlin time by almost 20% from the previous year. My experience is limited but I do like how my Team Marin rides. It's stability gave me confidence that the Marlin couldn't touch.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
I'll check into that one! Thanks!!
@joshuaallswang8016
@joshuaallswang8016 11 ай бұрын
Team Marin’s are beautiful bikes but there “XC” bikes. Evan only reviews trail /enduro Hardtails.. sorry buddy.
@Truth_Spoken
@Truth_Spoken 11 ай бұрын
Action camera footage is just fine
@MTB2139
@MTB2139 11 ай бұрын
I agree and enjoyed the footage.
@bobzemeitus3084
@bobzemeitus3084 11 ай бұрын
I picked up a Cannondale Habit HT. I’m a fan of it, it’s a lot easier to pedal around than my Banshee Legend 😬
@willees6958
@willees6958 11 ай бұрын
Great video👏 Evan! Sad that Rocky Mtn did not spec the bike better. Smaller companies usually don’t have the buying Power… Not sure it makes sense to ‚fork out‘ $1200 just to get the frame. The same can be said for the Poseidon Norton, component specs aren’t great but at least that bike (with $100 off) only costs 899, frame only is $399. BTW… i suspect you are riding these bikes all with the same tire pressure?
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Oh yeah all the same pressures. Everything is the same other than changing the bar/stem combo to make it work. I never really looked into Poseidon, maybe that could be a separate video outside of Hardtail Quest
@rocco.mbb.zoccoli
@rocco.mbb.zoccoli 11 ай бұрын
Evan follows Gingium?!! What a cool path cross of my KZbinverse!!!
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Love his builds
@emersonmeadows2896
@emersonmeadows2896 11 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t call it budget, but the Santa Cruz chameleon is a really fun bike
@BiffaloBuff893
@BiffaloBuff893 11 ай бұрын
With Rocky Mountain, it used to be that you were paying for craftsmanship in the frame, as they were manufacturing their own frames. But nowadays they've outsourced their frame production (like pretty much every other bike manufacturer) to overseas.
@minieaglehorse
@minieaglehorse 11 ай бұрын
Funny sleeper gingium reference to his Volvo haha
@vladimirtrajkov6833
@vladimirtrajkov6833 11 ай бұрын
Evan u have amazing videos but whats that 'mini phone' on ur bars?
@flintknapp3r
@flintknapp3r 11 ай бұрын
Can you review marin san quentin please. I got my eyes on thie frame for my next ht build. Thanks for the very helpful video reviews!
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
I believe that is 27.5 only
@MarketingPub-gr4vd
@MarketingPub-gr4vd 8 ай бұрын
You should mention that this the entry lever Growler. I love my RM Growler 40!
@yamahschector
@yamahschector 6 ай бұрын
Internal routing is a good thing. Most of us are not reviewing and changing bikes or parts as often as reviewers.
@elliotlandry7409
@elliotlandry7409 11 ай бұрын
the Growler 20 makes way more sens for the specs. I had a Growler 50 myself that I sold because It rode the same as my instinct. that bike is capable as fuck
@bedlightbrown
@bedlightbrown 11 ай бұрын
Can you please review the Cannondale Trail 1. I have a Scalpel and love it, was curious if any of the DNA was put into the trail series.
@jaywolff16
@jaywolff16 11 ай бұрын
Hoping you release or show the full score breakdown excel sheet of all the builds at the end of the series. I'd place heavier weight on the jumping ability of a bike for the overall score since that's where the most fun is had. Curious to see which bike you think is the best jumper.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
I can post it next video. I'm not intentionally leaving it out, its just super wide and doesn't fit on the screen that well haha
@henry.lohstroh
@henry.lohstroh 11 ай бұрын
Kona Honzo!!! I love mine it’s a super great aggressive hardtail
@JDfromNV
@JDfromNV 11 ай бұрын
Canfield Yelli Screamy or Nimble 9 would be good choices, and can be bought as a frame only option and not crazy expensive.
@melindamay6869
@melindamay6869 11 ай бұрын
What about the new 2023 san quintens? They have an awsome frame and they're an absolute beast on chunk. The only problem is that they are a 27.5 but with a mullet set-up (like mine) it would be the perfect hardtail.
@gtThree
@gtThree 11 ай бұрын
For season 2, you should look at the Ribble Ht Al. Essentially a downhill hardtail.
@jessesisco2841
@jessesisco2841 11 ай бұрын
I don’t really care how it’s filmed, you can tell a lot of thought goes in to the filming and editing! That being said I’m in Joplin MO and come to Bentonville regularly if you ever need a camera man for some shoots!
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Oh rad man! If you have Instagram, shoot me a message @sagamtb
@filmtabletta
@filmtabletta 11 ай бұрын
If you ask me. Definietly good enough the chestcam, stemcam, tripod trinity. Btw now, this series are just entertaining for me. I already bought a Nukeproof Scout 275 Comp. I just waiting for the delivery. :D
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Wow dude congrats! I hope you like it
@filmtabletta
@filmtabletta 11 ай бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga Thank you for all the good wishes! I think I've been a bit underbiked so far. My current bike is a Schwinn Woodlands from the 90s. Of course with a bit of retrofit. I hope the new bike will open up the world a little for me.
@CodyMTB_
@CodyMTB_ 11 ай бұрын
Excellent video, at first I was hovering over the unsub with all the trash talk lol jk. I do believe this a very good analysis on the bike including the stock parts. I have the growler 20 and have replaced everything but the wheels. I will be getting the industry nine classic enduro soon though. After about 3.4k in cost it’s absolutely amazing bike and I love it. I’d really like to show you mine, I think you would like it. Thanks for the great content.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Oh man thats rad! And those wheels will cap it off making that such an amazing hardtail. I'll check out your videos, I like the yellow colorway
@CodyMTB_
@CodyMTB_ 11 ай бұрын
Hey, just looking back and seeing all your responses so so nice to see. The engagement you have is amazing and I appreciate it. Please don’t lose that, the ability to watch these vids and see the interactions far exceeds any content in my opinion. I really appreciate and respect your thoughts and opinions on all these topics. Thank you very much for your time and efforts your putting into your content. Seriously though, I don’t watch tv I much rather find something/someone way more interesting/ entertaining to watch and learn from, thank you.
@lennoxreilly7264
@lennoxreilly7264 11 ай бұрын
To take a bit of weight off of your hands lower your seat-post slightly and then you could also try to raise the tip of your saddle
@marksandoval5361
@marksandoval5361 11 ай бұрын
With the seat pushed forward the Growler has what I consider ideal Trailbike Hardtail geometry, 76* STA and 64* HTA. In addition, the Growler has a long top tube for the given size which will make the bike even longer. A bike with similar geo that might be good to test would be the Cannondale Habit HT.
@EvansMTBSaga
@EvansMTBSaga 11 ай бұрын
Yeah it was really nice, if only it had sliding dropouts
@joshuaallswang8016
@joshuaallswang8016 11 ай бұрын
An Ideal HTA for a trail bike is 65.5-65* anything under and your pushing Enduro territory.
@marksandoval5361
@marksandoval5361 11 ай бұрын
@@joshuaallswang8016 For a full-sus, I would agree with you. A 77* STA, 65* HTA is about ideal for a full-sus Trailbike. However, Hardtails are different. To get the same geometry when a Hardtail is sagged both the seattube and the headtube need to be about 1* slacker than for for a full-sus Trailbike, 76* STA, 64* HTA.
@joshuaallswang8016
@joshuaallswang8016 11 ай бұрын
@@marksandoval5361 hmmm.. makes sense. Thanks for the insight brother.
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