If you were to buy a mountain bike right now to race marathon distance XC events, what would your recommendations be?
@dylanhall720411 ай бұрын
Canyon lux trail
@kiragugichuri974711 ай бұрын
Cannondale Scalpel
@Paganiproductions8410 ай бұрын
Bmc Fourstroke great european bike that can fit more bottles
@LaurentiusTriarius9 ай бұрын
My 2016 Scalpel Si, it's on marketplace 😂
@notpablo83698 ай бұрын
between the given bikes, i will choose the Spearfish the downside is my chainring is limited to 34t?
@donaldmorrill163611 ай бұрын
My pick would be the new 2023 Pivot mach 4. with the XT build, then some light carbon wheels laced with Berd spokes.
@mariopejovic11 ай бұрын
Would Giant Trance be an option? Slightly more travel (130/120), but it seems like nice option for longer, epic rides. And it has maestro :)
@palpatine197511 ай бұрын
I think the salsa is a great choice! It looks similar to the Kona Hei hei and that bike is a mix between downcountry / cross country. And among the 3 bikes, this is the most stable/ comfy for marathons. What's most important is what you want, what makes you happy and not other people's opinions. 👍
@jtsimaras11 ай бұрын
I will be keeping my 2021 Anthem Advanced pro a bit longer thanks to you for your review back in the day 👍
@letour32rr11 ай бұрын
I tried to buy an Orbea Oiz after watching your videos earlier in the year and my local shop said that would just be impossible. Seems your shop's experience with Orbea is pretty well shared.
@LaurentiusTriarius9 ай бұрын
Whatever you choose nothing can beat that salsa paintjob 😍
@paulafinney766411 ай бұрын
Salsa for sure!!
@TheRickysee11 ай бұрын
I ride the BMC fourstroke which has a virtual pivot suspension not a flex stay style. I can’t say enough good things about the geometry and the attention to detail that these bikes have. I sometimes wonder why they are never in the Convo in the US. The new models have 2 bottle cages and they are proven World Cup winners. I know they are not cheap however I think you get into one for around 6k still. Just my 2 cents. I absolutely love mine. I’ve heard great things about the 9er and the Anthem also.
@ibcrypto61399 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your shop dropping Orbea. I have a Kona Hai Hai I ride XC on and have been looking at the Orbea H20 LT (new for 2499) for Trail. Thanks for the content!
@dirkjonckers503811 ай бұрын
Dear Cameron, you are selling your beloved OIZ, whilst I will keep mine, as it really rides well on the trails here. I wish you good luck with your choice🤠, and thanks for your nice videos...
@Chan188111 ай бұрын
Too bad about Orbea. I bought an Oiz partly based on your reviews. My wife loved it so much she bought her own. Amazing bikes. Hope you enjoy your Salsa!
@KK-br8pf11 ай бұрын
I would recommend looking at Santa Cruz blur and a few of the trek model bikes before you go with the salsa.
@teamescapar422610 ай бұрын
Have you looked at the Ghost Lector SF or Modraker F-Podium? Floatig suspension design. Also, take a look at Lurbel gillet for XCM. Very popular with the spanish racers here
@jackdeborahgibson318411 ай бұрын
Try a Santa Cruz Blur.
@michiganstate14911 ай бұрын
If the Anthem had 2 cages, I'd have one. I went with a Blur TR. 3 cages. I've got remote lockouts and the 120/115 travel. Perfect for marathon XC. I've also taken it off some big drops and to some bike parks. Not as plush as a more sophisticated suspension design but does the job.
@sherwin3williams4 ай бұрын
also thinking of buying a next bike from my oiz ,since the store that deal with orbea have closed down and other issues , probaly the spearfish deore 12 or the SLX or the canyon lux trail . want to do some enduro races also.
@YYZprez11 ай бұрын
Hey Mossie. I currently ride the last generation of Niner RKT and I love it. I owned an Anthem before and the built quality was not comparable to the Niner. Consider the latest RKT comes with the flip-chip for adjusting the geometry which is great. Too bad you can't fit 2 bottles... Consider a hydration pack. ?
@Cmc779911 ай бұрын
Loved my horsethief also loved my anthem. 😂
@jeffreythree11 ай бұрын
Sounds like you already picked the Salsa, but I like the Niner. Also, keep an eye on QBP since they are doing a bit of bike brand and model shuffling right now. I doubt it would affect the Spearfish, but you never know.
@chriss83752 ай бұрын
Going to do a follow up video of what you picked?
@brucehumphries688911 ай бұрын
Salsa needs to figure out the carbon rear triangle. Other than that, I think that bikes solid
@strider700811 ай бұрын
Bought an Orbea 2 years ago. Took 15 months to arrive.
@paulv845311 ай бұрын
Hey Mossie, I was going to pull the trigger on an Oiz but my dealer encouraged me to try out a Revel Ranger. I ended up with the Ranger because the suspension wasn’t as harsh. It’s comparable to the Spearfish’s weight. I bought it with long endurance races in mind.
@sherwin3williams4 ай бұрын
I also was thinking of the rangar
@paulv84534 ай бұрын
@@sherwin3williams I’ll never buy something without trying it first and I tried this bike before buying. It’s not a bike for weight weenies kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2LcZn94jpWDpKssi=EYGGDPgvBryCH_K6
@schlooonginator122711 ай бұрын
Have you checked out the Intense Sniper? Dual link suspension, 2 water bottles, lightweight, competitively priced direct to consumer, regular boost, meh paint job. Heard there's a Costco version under the 951 brand but pretty much the same bike for less money?
@rlopez904411 ай бұрын
That’s not Mossie.!! He never shave !! 🤣
@delyrium_11 ай бұрын
What about tne Neuron 7?? I think it's one of the best Marathon/Trail bike out there...what's your take on it??
@stevenbrideau374111 ай бұрын
Spearfish would have been a good option for me if I carried the brand. But my Kona Hei Hei would have still edged it out i think
@flyingnorseman9 ай бұрын
Makes zero since for XC bike to be super boost in my opinion. I have overlooked many frames because of this. I want to switch parts around between bikes as needed so important to me that all are same standard.
@ps3narciso11 ай бұрын
ibis exie or pivot mach4 sl? or the bmc fourstroke or mondraker f-podium if you prefer european bikes
@backtocapalot509711 ай бұрын
What do you think will happen to the ebike market in 2024, will it be cheaper than this year?
@cletusowns11 ай бұрын
Orbea Oiz is where I am going soon
@BarefootRadan8 ай бұрын
Best bike: spearfish.
@krisqz11 ай бұрын
My Oiz has 2 bottle cages.
@ibcrypto61399 ай бұрын
Whats the deal with Orbea? I see negative comments but no detail? If your going to throw a Bike Manufacturer under the buss perhaps elaborate on what issue you had. Thank You.
@armandocardenas609411 ай бұрын
Get the Salsa, you should be fine .
@bradleysj11 ай бұрын
Spearfish for the win, unless you will come to the Santa Cruz side of the spectrum….?
@siriosstar478910 ай бұрын
There are too many choices of the same thing. it's like buying eggs at the super market . there are - normal eggs organic free range vegan hormone free white brown large extra large and on and on . most high ends bikes are similar enough in quality and performance that one could make their choice based on superficial things like shape and color and be happy with their purchase .
@BLAKERIDESАй бұрын
That SALSA is FUGLY 🤮 You are a famous rockstar. The 2bottle Yeti ASR is the way to go !!!
@virginiascurti50368 ай бұрын
If it's not a hard tail, it's not really an XC bike! And the kind of gnarly chunky shit is not really XC trail. STOP trying to force a one size fits all kind of mountain biking and racing. You want to trail ride great trail ride, stop trying to make XC the same as trail.!!!!
@notpablo83695 ай бұрын
cry about it
@deadscenedotcom11 ай бұрын
What's wrong with buying an Orbea Oiz direct and taking it to a shop for tuneup? Is that offensive to the shop? Why sell a bike only because of the relationship with the shop? I haven't bought a bike in decades and am trying to learn and understand. Since I will be riding mostly though cities, parks and jumping curbs, I'd prefer a lighter mountain bike.
@janeblogs32411 ай бұрын
People are trying to tell me it costs money to test ride bikes at their local American shops