Nice review. I love the look of the trails you're riding. I picked one of these up last month, coming from a V3 5010. Can't wait to get outside and ride!
Great review! I’ve been wanting a second bike that’s more versatile them my 180mm enduro bike but can still handle similar trails you rode in your review. A lot of the big loops I enjoy have some flow, tech and rough trails and the enduro bike is just numb if I’m not bombing the gnarly stuff all the time. I think you just convinced me the 5010 would be a perfect second bike. Thank you!
Great review. I have the Bronson v3, I still want the 5010 and as I get better and better I want it more. You nailed it though, one bike, I still need my bike to save me from myself from time to time. The 5010 can’t - it’s not its job.
Have you had a chance to test out a forbidden Druid v2 - it’s right at the top of my list along with this and the smuggler which you also recently reviewed
I have not but it at the top of my list to try as well. It's been great trying the different suspension platforms and how they compliment the geometry. Unfortunately, the weather has taken a turn in this area and I am not sure when I'll be able to ride one.
Thanks! I prefer the 5010. I feel it has more traction climbing and a steeper seat tube. As far as capability, the taller stack helps around here on the steeps but the Switchblade I reviewed had a 36 and coil so it was definitely setup for descending. I think a 36 on the 5010 would go a long way in adding confidence to the bike.
I feel like this bike is calling for me. Geo and sounds more planted but still playful to swap the frame for my 140 status. Running this 150, 130 in low.
Definitely more playful than the Status and certainly lighter. While I’ve had to be more focused on gnarlier terrain, I’m continually surprised at what it can handle.
Awesome vid! Would you size any different than other brnands? At 5’7 I’ve been thinking I need a reach at 425mm. 80cm inseam. The small I think would be super playful but do you think it’s bettter to go even longer. Looking to maximize playfulness and downhill skill
Probably not, but it does depend on the brand. I ride a large in the vast majority of the brands, but some really long bikes I prefer a medium or M/L like Trek offers. My gut tells me you’d get along better with the medium. It will add stability and maybe a touch more playful as you have more room between saddle and bar. The small loses stand over quickly with the 29” wheel and tall front end.
Hard to try any bikes where I live, and when I was in purchase mode last year the market was pretty funky to say the least. I came by a Pivot Switchblade that was just sitting there ready to rock off the shelf, so I hopped on it and that was it. I was mostly determined to get a 5010, but I just couldn't find it at the time, nor any of the other models. I checked all kinds of brands, and it was just always something that did not add up. At the end of the day most people(myself included) can only afford one proper rig, and you won't really know what you're missing(or not) once you're out there. Personally I've been back and forth with my Switchblade, mainly because of the slack seat tube angle and the more downward forcused kind of bike. I've condluded that you learn to live with what you got, and adapt your ride style and so forth. To be honest I'm just gonna keep it and maintain it, and of course upgrade a thing or two over time. Selling it will just rip out a kidney in the same go, so I just feel it's better to keep a thing like this given how quickly prices drop on bikes. I've paid enough already.
What do you think about the specialized stumpjumper? in the technical climb which do you think is better? while in the technical descent? thank you and good evening
They are both great bikes. I’m going to assume you are referencing the standard Stumpy and not the Evo. Back to back I think the efficiency and body position of the 5010 are better, especially on technical climbs. When it comes to descending the 5010 has great traction in the steeps and is more lively with a very supportive mid stroke and the smaller rear wheel.
Really tempted to maybe pick up a 5010 to maybe replace my hardtail as my secondary bike later this year (also thinking maybe Yeti SB140 LR or Forbidden Druid V2). I have an 170mm Enduro sled, but want something shorter travel bike with solid geo that can still ride everything (and maybe still be able to race an Enduro in a pinch), but has more pep on easier and flowier terrain. My Nukeproof Scout hardtail is super fun and capable, but it is just too fatiguing for this aging body on long rides trying to be so active dealing with the lack of suspension in the rear unless the terrain is mostly smooth.
@@NICADV I am still tempted to build up a 5010, can get a new frame for $2000. Do you think that a 150mm lyrik up front would get along with it instead of the stock 140mm? Wondering if the slight extra cushion and 0.5 degree extra slackness might give it some extra capability without ruining the fun factor?
@@superawesomefuntimego Yeah Jenson has new frames for under $2k depending on what size you need. If you rode it in the high setting it should feel very similar to mine in the low setting. I also have my bars setup pretty high and you could run them lower with the taller fork. I do think the burlier Lyrik fork will be nice for this area and it is pretty easy and inexpensive to install a 140 air spring if you end up wanting to reduce the travel.
@@NICADV Thanks for the info. I found I can get a complete new XT 12sp groupset including 8120 brakes for $650 and a new 2023 150mm Lyrik Ultimate for $650, which would have me almost there with a new build, why I was asking.
I live in Bham and I’m looking to pick up a bike to compliment a patrol for bigger pedal days (6-8k feet). Cross shopping with a spur. What are your thoughts ? I personally need the patrol to survive the areas shown in the video. 5010 will mostly be used for galby.
@@Skifishbum91 same here, mostly riding the Nomad but love railing Galby on the 5010. I always “test” the bikes on the gnarlier stuff to see the potential even if it does mean I take it a bit slow. The 5010 has a surprisingly stout frame and on steep jumps or fast berms really holds its line. While you do get bounced around a bit on rockier sections it’s what I expected. The Mx wheel setup I also like for really steep trails and jumps. I found the Spur to be light and quick, but the frame definitely flexed on the faster downhill stuff and got real squirrelly if things got chunky. From what I’ve ridden recently if I was looking at dual 29er that Commencal Tempo was really good and the crazy low top tube allowed for a lot of movement on the bike.
@@Skifishbum91 yeah, I’ve always been a one bike person, but being this close to Whistler I bought a DH bike and then when this frame was heavily discounted I couldn’t help myself. The truth is I don’t ride it nearly enough but it’s so much fun when I do!
