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[@TheLoamRanger]

Hey, thanks for watching. You can find more info on the Ibis Oso riiiiiight here: bit.ly/radbikz

[@lonh8554]

My buddy and just did an ebike demo. We did a 3hr ride in 1 1/2 hours. We didn't walk any obstacles. Turbo mode for the steeps and trail mode for techy stuff. It was awesome. I want one now.👍😊

[@omichelini]

Dude, your videos are rich! Quality rich, fun rich, bike rich, ride rich, joy rich! Keep it up Ryan!! Cheers!!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! That’s very cool to hear.

[@kazenokami5133]

I've been watching so much MTB content in the past 2 years and I have never seen these trails before..This looks so damn sick. A lot of sick features yet so raw. Awesome video and sick riding :D!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Totally! Moose Mountain is an absolute gem.

[@Nahtanoj65]

So are those jumps the adult version of the sketchy ramps we'd build as kids 🤣 That bike looks insane, I'm not a big ebike guy but man pedaling up hills takes it out of you... this seems like a really good balance

[@ryangregohara]

Totally. That is moose for ya!

[@sattvicvelo3506]

that "steep" helmet cam is awesome - never seen steep trails actually come through and looking steep. Awesome ;-)

There's just two types of people: those that love e-bikes and those that haven't tried them.

[@oskifv]

And people that hate them because they get passed twice by the same guy on the same climb

[@darkness789]

Wrong the 2 types are overweight lazy, and the disabled

[@Paulmtb]

And people that can't justify the big £££££££££

[@euanholmes3839]

And those who enjoy riding without rattling and whining, and earning the climbs... I've tried them, they're fun for sure, but still the tech is too noisy, and too bad for the environment. EXe and Shuttle SL are a big step forwards though!

[@WesMacaulay]

Ebikes are a reality: they’re bringing more people into the sport, and for people whose health precludes a hard climb. And also for people with a ton of cash to burn 😂

[@juliangoulding]

That might be one of the best looking ebikes out there. Very nice.

[@daltonknapton]

"ibis launches and ebike, so I launched myself"

[@TheLoamRanger]

Boom. You win KZbin!

[@LiveLaughJordan-oi6tg]

“This thing might as well have 4 wheel drive” lmfao I love you guys

[@JK2Kans]

"Freedom Units" amazing, cracked me up

[@andyjacques-maynes1091]

Hey Ryan, I'm stoked you liked the bike!! Come to Bham and we can shred!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Heck yes. That would be awesome!

[@CalgaryDynastar]

2:40 I have never cleaned climbing that before and always thought about a few of the janky spots at the bottom of FG and if the ebike would be able to blast up them:)

[@PL-fh8cz]

Walk mode looks like a good idea. I have just ordered a RM Altitude PowerPlay that I will get about end of year. Great to see you jumping the Ibis because that's something I had been wondering about. Cheers.

[@stevehunter7402]

I rented one this summer and used it for mt frome. Great bike. I rented a couple other E bikes to use around whistler. But the Altitude felt the best. (To me anyway)

[@christiandruan]

I think ibis really messed up by removing the awesome metal head tube badge. In my opinion that was the nicest head tube badge on the market and it helped make the bikes look extra special. Now the head tube logo looks like everything else.

[@WesMacaulay]

Agreed

[@andersappelgren7375]

the new logo is ugly as hell also. but i guess its chaeper.

[@christiandruan]

@@andersappelgren7375 The bikes sure aren't getting any cheaper though LOL

[@a.m.graham6120]

Totally agree: my Silk Ti & HDR Mojo metal badges are top class. The new « badge » is cheap

[@mleavitt787]

"Is this stunt within your abilities? I don't know!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@erinb4919]

Nice footage of the moose in the fall! But I still like the cardio of climbing the mountain myself

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! The nice thing is that my heart rate was still around 150bpm the whole time, so there’s still plenty of cardio to be had. With the e-bike, I just do more laps 🤟

[@erinb4919]

@@TheLoamRanger aha that's cool actually. Adjusts hard climbing on Family Guy to more of a chill conditioning ride ;)

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

You can make an ebike harder to climb than any regular bike on the mt.. just turn down the assist or turn the battery off..

[@andrewpm2]

What an amazing trail. Great review and test ride.

[@mtnbikerJoe]

I have had a Mojo HD 4 and now a Ripley. I really like the Oso except for the clunky bosch display. I will have to wait for Oso V2 with an integrated display in the top tube

[@TheLoamRanger]

The display is not required, if you don’t want it on there 👍

[@brendan1]

You should try one of the light weight e-bikes from Orbea or Trek. A really good balance of power and agility.

[@Dwyane1st]

man this bike looks like insane fun, especially with the dual crown fork compatibility

[@jeremyharris4415]

Wow what a fantastic video mate really enjoyed watching it. And all so I love the look of that E Bike it looks fantastic

[@dlchin05]

Love the “real world” review. The Oso may be a bit much for some of us, would be great if Ibis’ came out with a lighter more trail oriented E along the lines of the Orbea Rise…🤞

[@LoamReaper]

No doubt that will happen in a year or two.

[@garyharmon5386]

Great video. Still looks like you are still putting in some work. Looks great jumping

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! Ya my heart rate was still around 145-155 most of the time.

[@motoboggle7525]

One of the best Oso videos ive seen 🤙 what size were you riding and how tall are you ?

[@TheRotundRider]

I don’t hate ebikes. I have no problem with them. It’s the riders I loathe. They catch me on those climbs, as I’m panting and sweating. “Beautiful day for a ride isn’t it?” I their cheery, mocking voice and then zip away.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Haha I remember almost getting rear-ended by one while climbing Mt Fromme 😂 My reaction was a mix of “you bastard!” and “I can’t wait until I can do that”…

[@JasonFoxLCB]

So sick. I dream of this being the next Patreon supporter giveaway. Ha!

[@ClarkWells7]

Thank your for the freedom units translation... we appreciate it!

[@Appleloucious]

One Love! Always forward, never ever backward!! ☀☀☀ 💚💛❤ 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏼

[@jwgoodson99]

Great vid/review and super fun trail--wish they built that kind of stuff here in CO. What bike rack is on your car?

[@bobbybluejeans7368]

When are u gonna post your winsport video

[@andybiker-hiker4343]

what was the 'comfort' level like on the arms, hands going the rocky gnar sections?

[@mtbville]

Looks nice 🤘🔥

[@WesMacaulay]

Bring that thing out to the west coast in the winter and we’ll pack that shelf below the shock full of mud 😬

[@Gavin-Branch]

I love moose mountain

[@TheLoamRanger]

Same. Such a rad place to ride.

[@philwebb606]

Trail looks mint 👌

[@PePratiMTBRoma]

Insane man....... shared on our group:)

[@jerremyvinson6310]

I love my eeeeb got that rail 9.7 put fox 38 170 front it’s a dream.

[@ShitStefanShoots]

Interesting that you saId you don't know/remember what comes next, but it will be gnarly at 07:45 because I knew EXACTLY what would come at 09:40. I have never been there, but I remember the video with Eric/BCPOV and you on that trail.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Haha I knew what was coming, but I can never remember what order they’ll arrive 😂🙈

[@JohnSmith-mi8zy]

E-bikes aren’t my thing but if I was ever going to try one, this would be it.

[@ericstenglein4661]

“Freedom units”? Love it. 🇺🇸 You rock.

[@micheandmikey]

I could tell from your smile at Whistler something big was coming 😜 Future Ripmo design????

[@TheLoamRanger]

🤐

[@rmack611]

For science! ✊

[@MidsouthBolt]

Did you stay with the 2.5 front and 2.4 rear? I’m debating going 2.6 front and 2.4 rear. Thoughts?

[@JuanWay2Rock]

I'm in love with this bike, but dang....I just spent a lot of money on a Ripley that I bought last November. That said, great review and as much as I like the OSO, $10,999 is just a little too steep a price right now.

[@richardvillarreal226]

If I had this riding up Mt Elden in flagstaff would be awesome

[@rcmechanicaltv21]

you have my attention on the bike and its is rad!!!! lol

[@mikehogden1190]

I ordered mine today based on how awesome the Ripmo V2 is. I'd seen no reviews till yours just now. Thoughts on the fork and brakes? Upgrade the damper, replace the brakes?

[@nicholashines7686]

What trails are you guys on? They are sick.

[@TheLoamRanger]

That was T-Dub at Moose Mountain in Alberta.

[@adamotheloanguy]

Great video man.

[@jvar3124]

Hey great riding! Where are these trails by the way? Looks amazing

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! This was at Moose Mountain in Alberta. Such an amazing place to ride.

[@jggutierrez9]

Awesome review and bike. Only 10k is a bit out of my price range.....

[@OmnieStar]

Prefer chest cam over "steep" cam. For sure! n_n

[@josesbox9555]

How does it feel in the air? Is the momentum any different? Do you need more body english with the weight?

[@TheLoamRanger]

It does feel like it has a bit more momentum. It’s somehow pretty poppy still! To me, it feels like it requires less body english to get it into the air and to the landing. Good times.

[@PaulMoody]

Ebike haters are on the wrong side of history (reminds me of the old skiers vs snowboarders conflict). Everyone I know who poo-pooed ebikes last year when I got my Turbo Levo, all have gotten ebikes this summer. Their smiles are bigger than ever.

[@trevorrees1764]

100%

[@jwalterharris]

You are a wise person.

[@bikecurious9163]

They feel heavy

[@UpHillWill]

So sick 🔥

[@MalteseNinja22]

Awesome video!

[@cursivedust5721]

Zza little pop 9:27

[@N8MRN]

Wow that's long: 500 mm reach for a large. The Ripmo AF XL is 495. My 2019 bike is 460 as a large. An XL that is 5 years old was 457 mm. A 2017 Norco Range, large 432. Does everyone else have freakishly long arms?

[@TheLoamRanger]

If all other numbers stayed the same, yes that would be pretty long, but combined with the steeper seat tube angle, it doesn’t feel stretched out at all when climbing. It’s really informative to look at all the geo changes as a whole, because they add up to a better climbing *and* better descending bike.

[@Axr24have]

Nooooo. BKXC just ‘today’ did a profile vid on the Ibis Oso. 😳

[@TheLoamRanger]

Makes sense. We’re both sponsored by Ibis!

[@michaelcam6381]

Just need Canmore and a bunch of other trails to accept E bikes before ordering one!

[@dalelakusta8143]

Canmore people are really weird, don't count on it.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Haha well, as a Canmore resident, I can say that the only place that doesn’t officially allow e-bikes is the Nordic Center. Everything else is good to go!

[@ryangregohara]

I read someone put it on the “Alliexpress ebike handlebar clutter level”…which is hilarious and somewhat accurate.

[@kenbest76]

The handlebar clutter seems very un-Ibis!

[@ryangregohara]

@@kenbest76 apparently there is a newer mini controller coming out.

[@TheLoamRanger]

At least the screen can come off. I took my screen off the other day, which cleaned things up a fair amount.

[@larrykelly9722]

Wow, now that I'm a gimp I have a bike to ride when I visit next time...

[@casestudymtb]

I love my ibis' but I gotta say, seems really silly to be like "let's rebrand to make sure people know an ibis is a bird... and then name your new bike for a bear.... also I'm not a fan of that swing arm but it seems to be getting more love these days (pole) so I have to ask... why? something something stiffness? sensitivity? did you get anything in the copy explaining the value or is it purely aesthetically motivated?

[@christiandruan]

Dude the rebrand made all the bikes look WORSE. I can’t believe they got rid of the metal head tube badge. I think it was my favorite looking part of the bike. Now the head tube looks like every other bike.

[@kenbest76]

The swing-arm design is necessary because of that big-ass motor sitting where the bottom bracket used to be. Interestingly enough, it looks strikingly similar to a lot of motorcycle swing-arms.

[@casestudymtb]

​@@kenbest76 the more I see it the less I dislike it. I saw the interview on the lost co with the designer, really interesting to get some insight into the process.

[@nickrp88]

Elevated chain stay or unified swing arm designs avoid the notoriously tight gap between the tire and chaining, which the addition of a motor makes even more complicated. Any bike with significant tire clearance has to go through ridiculous contortions to fit the chain stay in there, and this method just makes the problem go away. Also interesting: That clearance issue, and stiffening the chain stay, were the justifications for bumping out the chain line on the new swing arm versions of the ripely and ripmo, which is ok according to the drive train makers, but still less than ideal. I would love to see the eventual next gen 'naturally aspirated' ibis bikes go elevated chain stay as well once their team has a chance to dedicate some serious R&D time to them.

[@kenbest76]

@@casestudymtb I'll check that out!

[@baykkarl9541]

Where can I find these bike in Alberta

[@TheLoamRanger]

Any Ibis dealer. Out here in Canmore it would be Outside Bike and Ski. In Calgary I believe it’s Ridleys Cycle. 🍻

[@priceandbar10]

where is this? Looks beauitful

[@brendan1]

T-Dub trail @ Moose Mountain, Alberta, Canada

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

prepare to lose friends and gain some new ones...youll see🤙🏻

[@michael2976]

11k holy crap I wouldnt want to hurt that thing.

[@philwebb606]

Where in the world is that trail?

[@TheLoamRanger]

Moose Mountain just outside of Calgary Alberta. 🔥

[@kisielDH]

Sounds like this one should be named Ibis Aweso 😅

[@owen_som]

So for steeps like at 9:10 does it have regenerative braking?

[@TheLoamRanger]

That would be pretty cool! One lap of Top of The World at Whistler and you could charge an entire battery 😂

[@PL-fh8cz]

No, not while EMTB's have hydraulic brakes. I imagine it's in the future though.

[@WesMacaulay]

Regen braking would require your pedals to move since the motor is in the BB, so I don’t think it’s coming. Hub-based motors have had regen braking, but it tended to be too aggressive a force so it’s not done. Plus, hub motors are no good for MTBs

[@h82fail]

@@WesMacaulay Would require the chainring to keep turning, but technically the pedals and chainring could be independent / just like they are on a gearbox bike like the Pinion (shaft in a shaft kind of thing). Agree about not wanting auto regen, or even it blended with the regular brakes - same reason lots of the electric hyper-cars disable regen in track mode. They don't want one pedal doing two things, its unpredictable and doesn't feel good. If it could easily be added without much weight, do it but give me another lever or button to activate it with - Chevy Volt style.

[@WesMacaulay]

@@h82fail actually now that I think about it the cranks on e-bikes are already independent of the chainring so regen braking could be done. Whatever it takes to make e-bikes even more expensive, right? 🤪

[@lukienduro]

What size did you test?

[@TheLoamRanger]

Size large. I’m roughly 6’1”

[@jackhadland864]

It's called mountain biking but 100% more fun, more runs, uphill flow down hill stability . Ibis had to release a emtb or miss out millions

[@sethwhyte8398]

where is that

[@TheLoamRanger]

Moose Mountain in Alberta 🤘

[@johnsherry6021]

$10k sure

[@barbamatteo]

Nice bike but bosch display and commands on the bar are really ugly. Just copy shimano...

[@VACPOV]

😮😮😮

[@chris_paulo]

Freedom units 🤣

[@TheLoamRanger]

🫡

[@stevenpeyton7476]

If only they allowed them in Sedona 🤨

[@MikeesTexas]

No e-bikes in Sedona? C’mon Sedona? Wake up

[@stevenpeyton7476]

@@MikeesTexas No kidding!

[@donaldkarli3991]

Ibis should step up to the plate and make a DH bike Not mopeds 😹

[@TheLoamRanger]

Well… I’m putting a dual crown on this, so I’ll have the best of both worlds 😆

[@steveaj1985]

The “screen “ is Horrible!

[@TheLoamRanger]

It’s removable! I took mine off the other day.

[@peter1200]

What's that huge screen on the bars? Is it part of the bike? Not very attractive.

[@TheLoamRanger]

It’s an optional info screen for the Bosch system. It’s not required but I figured I’d have it on there for the first few rides at least to check it out.

[@Chuckolicious]

I'm confused. You guys are acting like you've never ridden a full fat Eeb before. And you're all mind blown over walk-mode, something that's been around literally for years. Is this "just for the gram" silliness, or what? Genuinely curious.

[@TheLoamRanger]

I had truly never been on a real e-bike ride before and didn’t know walk mode existed! Quite the Luddite over here, I know 😂

[@Chuckolicious]

@@TheLoamRanger LOL! Ok fair enough! I almost thought you were doing a subversive diss against Eebs. 👍

[@Carlos_rval]

Clack clack clack... Unpleasant rattling noise

[@BodieMoto]

absolutely terrible price, this is a complete rip off, almost disrespectful pricing. 11k for this is truly predatory.

[@Nahtanoj65]

Yeah I didn't notice that at first... I'm not sure where you draw the line if this or buying a dirtbike/edirtbike. Seems like serious money for a mountain bike

[@BodieMoto]

@@Nahtanoj65 you can get a motorcycle that goes 200mph and is track ready & street legal for this price lol straight up insulting

[@MikeesTexas]

I agree, even for the spec level of this, it’s a rip off across the board And it doesn’t even have a lifetime warranty…. You kidding me?

[@BodieMoto]

@@MikeesTexas its just insane across the board, you're so much better off just building this yourself, small triangle bag and a battery mount boom you save 8k lol

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@@BodieMoto Okay but a good enduro bike is 6k as it is... And regular bikes can get as high as 15k without it being an ebike.. and ebikes and moto are completely different sports in their own right... You can also spend 20k + on a dirtbike.. so

[@djjmann]

Im worried your "average" e Bike- will rut out trails using turbo mode on the way up. e-Bikes on natural single track just is not cool. Maybe on groomed flow trails that are 100% downhill and pedal back up on fire roads, but the heft of these bikes (50+ pounds...25 kg's ) is just undeniably immense, its an electric motorcycle. I agree, technology is cool and may give those with some aging joints or health issues a pass back into cycling. But my healthy fear of average joes abusing trails with the torque of e-Bikes is founded.

[@trevorrees1764]

100% Unfounded. My full power ebike has never done any more trail damage than any of my other bikes. I've never "torn up" anything climbing.

[@exalbino]

A 165lb rider on a ebike does less trail damage than a 220lb rider on a ripley…so…

[@olik136]

holy shit people really think that? just ride one- it is literally the same as a normal bike with slightly more weight and a rider that somehow overnight got well trained... that is it