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If a motorcycle had a set of pedals would that make it a bicycle?
@bikenerd, haha fair enough. Most of the modern components coming out these days have been very tough, even on OEM specs.
Bummer that the Spur starts that high. Interesting that they went single-pivot on this also, instead of using the Horst like on all their other bikes. You’re right on the Yeti – they missed the mark on the 115 and seems like they made a new bike just to have something to put out this summer. Epic Evo definitely looks worth a ride!
@bikenerd, fair on that being a good way to shave grams on the frame weight. The new Epic Evo just seems behind the power curve on geo – short in reach and wheel base for a 2020 bike. Weight does seem like the hardest thing to balance on these new short travel bikes. Are they made to be lightweight XC climbers, or hold up to actual demands on the trail?
The new Revel Ranger looks pretty sweet as well.
@bikenerd plenty of other options out there if you’re not married to single pivot bikes.
If you’re going as big as a 2.6 tire, why not just do an iw30 rim?
“Downcountry” (gah, I really hate that term)/ aggressive XC/ light trail/ upduro/ crossduro/ cross-funtry, etc., started dominating the conversation last year, as basically a way to describe more capable cross country bikes or bikes that climb like XC bikes and descend like trail bikes. Last year alone that were numerous releases that fell into the category – the Salsa Spearfish, Spot Ryve, Pivot Mach 4 SL, Yeti SB100 (2018), Norco Revolver, the Evil Following V2 and Cannondale Scalpel SE2 as of this year, and a whole lot of others.
Many of these, Pivot/ Spot/ Yeti/ Evil have a combination of light weight and are rather capable – I think the Epic Evo was actually late to the game in this regard. Being a direct-to-consumer brand, Spot actually kills it here in terms of value, although I don’t think it was the most capable one I’ve ridden in the past year or two. (Review).
It’ll be cool to see what Transition offers with their new bike. Their Smuggler which has been on the market for years (120/140 29er) has always appealed to me.
Here in Colorado, I hate lugging around enduro bikes, and have really enjoyed more capable XC and trail bikes lately. I think they’re here to stay for sure.
Anecdotal, but I have heard of a lot of people having issues with e13 cassettes, especially after a few months. A different cassette could be the remedy.
I have seen some shops around Colorado doing that as well. Worked for me when I needed to pick up a tool. Order online, wait outside and someone comes out. Not bad.
I recently replaced a set of my stock WTB wheels on my Salsa Journeyman, and it was the best change I could have made. The OEM WTB wheels are heavy and flexy. Currently I have a set Industry Nines on, and want to say that it shed around three pounds – not to mention I went tubeless in the process.
A better set of wheels makes it more responsive and faster rolling due to stiffness, so it can feel like a completely different bike. Hunt is making some great carbon and alloy wheels for a killer price. If you want to spend a little more, Industry Nine wheels are hard to beat also.
With the proper lock, I would feel pretty OK leaving them at camp, depending on how populated it is.
I think it’s cool that some brands have the option. In cases I’ve tried it, like on Rocky Mtn with Ride-4 or Ride-9, or Guerrilla Gravity, it’s apparent that the bike was built around one setting, and things tend to get weird around the other settings, so I’ve found it’s best to leave it in the most neutral setting.
I’ve been enjoying Hand Up gloves. Not super into the sayings on the palms, I think that’s kinda corny, but they’re comfy and they make good gloves for warmer and colder temps that will last a while, for not too expensive. Usually around $25-$30.
I’d say it depends on the bike you’re looking at. They certainly have some that are used or sought after for rental more than others. I’d ask them for a receipt that it was tuned up, and bring it back for any issues. A $300 pass is a pretty sweet incentive though, and they have some good bikes there.
If I already had a 7 (I do) or the savings was substantial enough between the 7 and an 8, and was primarily interested in action footage instead of vlogging, I’d do the 7.
There just doesn’t seem like enough standout features to get the 8 if you already have a 7, which is really good for MTB footage, done properly.
The Marzocchi Bomber Z2 for $500 is worth checking out also for a high quality fork at a low price.
Grand Targhee Resort on the backside of Jackson Hole also has a killer bike park.
Currently running a Forekaster up front on a bike and it’s been great.
Yeah…no real advantages/disadvantages. It’s really dictated by what car you own. Like Zoso said, your civic will probably require a 1.25″ hitch, but there are plenty of great options for that.
An immediate braking system sounds kinda scary…
@jennyburden87 you have been messaged !
