This Brand Does Things Differently

[@mattgies]

This one must be defective; it doesn't go DING when it's airborne.

[@michaelroy5989]

As I said in one of your shorts, I have a Deviate Highlander 150. After just 1 km on it I already felt at home. I really like the feel/suspension/control on this bike. This is definitely the best bike I've had so far. Let's just say that since I got this bike, I'm really sold on the brand. I hope you really enjoy it like I do.

[@DaleStone]

It's been extremely intuitive for sure, and as you will see soon quite quick too!

[@SCRAPSTrash]

Can not wait till my custom claymore build arrives! Deviate has been so awesome and understanding. They even negotiated a price without a wheel set and fork!

[@McTrailRider]

Been waiting for you to release a video on the Highlander, and stoked to hear that you enjoyed it! I love mine and I'm always keen to hear the opinions of others. I'm sure it will be well suited to the kind of riding you guys do.

[@biggles6o4]

So does buying a Deviate mean that we will also get to meet the King while out for a ride? :D

[@McTrailRider]

@@biggles6o4 you’ll need to buy one to find out😜

[@FVPOV]

@@biggles6o4I guess so 😂 you’re an exception

[@DaleStone]

It's been awesome so far! Might have to get my own at some point even, and get out for an adventure in the Scottish Highlands together... 😉

[@McTrailRider]

@@DaleStone give me a shout if you do🤘

[@tagzedawg]

I swear it's like you're doing a completely different sport than me.

[@jefferson9428]

Just keep doing it and you’ll get better! When I started 3 years ago I walked down parts of all the black diamonds at my local bike park and now I can ride the entire mountain smooth with no problems. You’ll get better and even if you somehow don’t, it’s still fun!

[@BasicBodThor]

Rode Marvin for the first time on the weekend, what a great trail

[@DaleStone]

It really is, TORCA did an amazing job with that build last year! 🙌

[@whitest_kyle]

I've loved the frame design of Deviate ever since I saw Pinkbike review the claymore in one of their enduro bike roundups. Definitely interested in checking out something with a high pivot some time!

[@LevoRider]

I really enjoy the videos you guys make. Be so fun to ride with you for at least the first couple of hundred feet until you are so far ahead of me I couldn’t see you.😂

[@puffilp4493]

Great Video again. Already considered a Highlander recently, sounds like a trail monster, but I’ve decided on a Claymore after all. Love Deviate and their design. Cheers ✌️

[@ICE329]

Always love watching your videos. Congratulations on your new ride! 👏

[@DaleStone]

Not mine... yet. 👀

[@ICE329]

@@DaleStone not yet...😂😂😂

[@HardtailLife]

Wow, that was really impressive. When I go bad foot forward, I'm dead. 🙌

[@sprousaTM]

High Pivot for the win! Love my Dreadnought! Would love to try a Highlander or Claymore.

[@C1Rob1990]

Such beautiful bikes. Was in love with the first one and really wanted to get one but the v2 is even prettier somehow hahaha. I loved the yellow version just a little bit more than the blue though

[@DaleStone]

I agree that the sand is the clear winner. 👀

[@jethromaris624]

Love deviate bikes, they look so nice to ride. I miss your silent hubs from your other videos though much prefer hearing the tyres compared to the engagement

[@DaleStone]

Agreed, I should have tossed on my Onyx wheelset to this loaner haha. Can't say I'm a fan of these noisy hubs! 🫠

[@FVPOV]

Can’t wait to see you race this rig

[@DaleStone]

Not sure I'd want to race a bike that isn't mine! 👀

[@FVPOV]

@@DaleStone 🪿🪿

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome video and epik trail and beautiful bike

[@willemdesmond4876]

How do you like the magura brakes? I never thought I'd like anything other than shimano and after trying them for a while I am now a believer.

[@daverotors]

Maybe Dale will chime in as well, but for my part, I just switched out my MT7s for Shimano XT again. The Maguras are great if they're setup perfectly, but setup and bleeding are a nightmare. Also the brake levers feel low quality (they're fiber/plastic) and started rattling quite a bit on my bike.

[@DaleStone]

I need more time on them, but I see no reason to change what's working on my personal bikes. The plastic wood screw lever clamp is a bit... interesting.

[@kendrickcarroll680]

If you could only have one bike, would you lean more towards big suspension (and be "overbiked" for a lot of stuff), or less suspension (you can still have fun just about anywhere)?

[@DaleStone]

A great question that I'm always trying to answer myself, haha. I genuinely think the two bike strategy is the best option, but I'd probably go slightly under-biked as pedalling a bike bike up the bill every single time is soul sucking.

[@gnar_tar]

I'd be curious of your thoughts between this single high pivot versus the range VHP ?

[@DaleStone]

I'd love to do a video like this sometime, but the Norco is not fun to get to the top of the hill with, and is basically a dual crown DH bike in disguise. This Deviate Highlander has been a lot more fun, enjoyable, and gets up the hill a ton more readily haha. Different bikes!

[@bleauup]

I’ve asked the same question to Dave with his high pivot bike....Do you lose anything in the manouvravility area (trial moves, bunny hop, manual...) with the high pivot? Thx

[@DaleStone]

Hard to say, but initial reaction is that geo is the most important thing for slow tech, not kinematics.

[@N8SecondRide]

Is it just me or has your sub count gone up like 6x since spring?? Wild!

[@DaleStone]

The new GME 📈🚀🌚

[@N8SecondRide]

@@DaleStone At this rate just skip the Moon and shoot for Mars! Love the vids, favorite mtb channel right now. Was wondering what happened when you were absent for 2 weeks…🤨

[@MountainBikingTrips]

Very cool ride

[@ronanmcn4967]

Would you ever try a bike build with wireless shifting and/or a wireless dropper or is it not worth the money yet?

[@DaleStone]

I would absolutely try it and give my opinions afterwards, haha.

[@olik136]

How did you like the Magura brakes?

[@DaleStone]

I need a bit more time on them, but so far I don't see a reason to change my personal rigs.

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

Ah, you've only gone a picked the best ever, Scottish MTB ! Well done..

[@xaxabat1]

Have you tried the Ibis Ripmo?

[@DaleStone]

Nope, would be keen to give it a try.

[@liamsnake9919]

Mctrail rider will be happy 😂

[@ohiomoto]

I'm curious how tall you are and what size bars (and bike) you prefer?

[@DaleStone]

176cm, 750-760mm

[@ohiomoto]

@@DaleStone Thank you.

[@mikatrost2283]

How did the magura mt7 feel ?

[@DaleStone]

Quite easy to get accustomed too but I'd need more time to give a full review.

[@trailjockeytj6160]

It would’ve been nice to know a little more specs on what you were writing then just rear and front travel. Especially what kind of rear suspension that baby is. You showed a glimpse of it but I could not decipher it. It doesn’t look four bar.

[@cben86]

Google “Deviate Highlander” 😂

[@duncanwright301]

TTX 2 air is the exact shock.

[@trailjockeytj6160]

The shock is not really a question. I am looking for what type of suspension, I mentioned four bar, or Horst, VPP, DW, ARC, switch infinity, or what

[@cben86]

@@trailjockeytj6160 Google is your friend

[@gnar_tar]

it's a linkage driven single pivot if i'm not mistaken. Just like Forbidden Bikes @@trailjockeytj6160

[@janeblogs324]

Where's the going thumbnail? Show us the bike wtf

[@DaleStone]

You clicked. 😉

[@chadclark2070]

Bike check please!!!!

[@DaleStone]

This isn't mine, tis but a loaner from IMBY!