Why short travel bikes are more fun! - My new Revel Ranger

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I needed a new bike like a hole in my head, but these things happen. Cross country bikes are designed for efficient pedaling and climbing, and not so much descending and jumping. However, many brands now have XC builds with wider bars, dropper seatposts, and slightly slacker head tube angles that allow you to get into more trouble. Some call these "downcountry" bikes, and today I'm going to explain what they're all about!
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@lukef.132 7 месяцев назад

The special relativity comment followed by "well that's only true from the observer's point of view" was absolutely top notch

@JohnSmith-zy1ur 5 месяцев назад

I came here just to like your comment sir

@dylan4801 7 месяцев назад

I think it’s important to realize that big drops like this are easily rideable on a hardtail and suspension is not necessary just for big smooth jumps, it’s for extremely rough terrain.

@-bh 7 месяцев назад

Exactly. The primary purpose of suspension is to maintain traction through rough terrain. Sculpted drops and jumps don't need much squish, otherwise DJs and slopestyle bikes wouldn't have less travel than this downcountry bike.

@ChrisTrunek 7 месяцев назад

very true but a FS gives alot of room for error. Everyone should start on a hardtail and everyone should always own one cause itll still work while your sorting bearings and shock rebuilds on the squish.

@cortlanolson1025 7 месяцев назад

Drop the hammer is way bigger in person. From lip to landing you’re looking at a 12-15 foot drop. Did it ONCE on my Cannondale Cujo hardtail, would not recommend without a better front fork.

@tomhesse01 7 месяцев назад

@@ChrisTrunekso true😅😅

@emeryrowand2903 7 месяцев назад

@@ChrisTrunek when friends visit, I give them my cross country bike which is usually an easy transition and I ride my hardtail. It is a blast to see them so comfortable with the nice suspension and I'm really happy working a little more to keep up. I can imagine the same could be done with them riding my enduro bike and me riding the cross country bike. Basically, the more skilled rider and underbike and give the more forgiving bike to friends. My only worry is that someone could get overconfident with the more forgiving bikes and carry too much speed into tricky situations, but that could happen no matter how much you try to avoid it. Part of life!

@BrainiacManiac142 7 месяцев назад

Sometimes underbiking, or taking a bit less travel can be really fun!

@GlizzyGoblin6969 7 месяцев назад

I ride a 120/110 bike as my regular and I feel as though I've gotten much more technically competent than when I was on 150/130. It sort of forces you to think about your line as opposed to plowing through things. Riding thoughtfully is really enjoyable. As an added bonus, it carries speed on flowy downhill like nobody's business

@joelbaker2172 7 месяцев назад

@@GlizzyGoblin6969same, went from full squish to hardtail for the same reason.

@plmn93 7 месяцев назад

Yep, it can be. Not crashing can be fun too, which is where overbiking can help. As I've gotten older, I tend to lean towards the latter.

@JiorujiDerako 7 месяцев назад

@@GlizzyGoblin6969 Feels weird to say that I've been realizing the same but it's a hardtail that's the 'overbike' for me. Went from a 26" to a 29" and suddenly it feels like there's a ton of stuff I can just... roll over instead of having to think about my line :P Definitely happy to continue learning on a hardtail though, I had been aiming for a full sus and I'm kinda glad I decided to ease into that! Don't know how many bad habits I'd be picking up right now if I had even more to work with, the hardtail has been teaching me plenty about what not to do when tackling just moderately rocky climbs and lower-speed descents.

@speckledjim5150 5 месяцев назад

@@JiorujiDerako Same here (26-29) and it's just...amazing! Consider I used to MTB on a Shimano 4000 bmx and was loving that. Until the alloy seat post sheared...

@artem_teliuk 7 месяцев назад

I just have to give credit for how good the script in this section 5:35 - 6:20 is 👏)

@maksgorczynski83 7 месяцев назад

Evan’s Mtb saga viewers got a sneak-peek already

@KyleSantisi 7 месяцев назад

Yep!

@Vartan297 7 месяцев назад

Saw that last night lol. Was looking forward to this video. 😅

@snowman22ism 7 месяцев назад

Not a fan of his anymore. Completely changed from why I watched him in the first place.

@andrewapotheosis 7 месяцев назад

I think it is hard to keep up the do it cheap and dirty in this industry

@MtbKING27 7 месяцев назад

Yeah

@D_The_Crafter 7 месяцев назад

Love the cinematography in this episode! Don't know if anything changed I just noticed its really good here.. and as always you make everything immensely entertaining, even as someone who never went on a trail. thanks for what you do

@MarvinWestmaas 7 месяцев назад

I think being in Bentonville might give a bit more 'suitable' shooting locations we might not have seen as often on Seth's channel.

@D_The_Crafter 7 месяцев назад

Definitely looks like a beautiful place from the videos@@MarvinWestmaas

@MarvinWestmaas 7 месяцев назад

If I am in a position to visit someday I'll certainly do so. Being a filthy European with no actual plans to visit the states at all, chances are very low. But I can enjoy it through RU-vid ;) And yes, it does look somewhat like a fairy tale, a very specific, mtb oriented fairy tale, but a fairy tale non the less. @@D_The_Crafter

@keatonverswi 7 месяцев назад

Hey Seth, As a junior cross country racer this bike is definitely not a cross country race setup but there cross country racing has been changing with more gnarly descents, steeper terrain, and higher speeds. You will rarely see anyone racing without a dropper post these days and it’s not uncommon to see a 120 mm 120mm bike as World Cup race bikes. I really like where the sport is going because cross country racing should be about going as fast as possible up the hill and down the hill not only focusing on climbing.

@ChrisTrunek 7 месяцев назад

yeah the new XC tracks are looking better and better. Way more relatable to regular riding

@aidansnow5403 6 месяцев назад

As a race myself I have my bike set up similary to seth except the stem is a tad longer, narroer bars, and a lowered stack, and clipless. But my bike is 120 120 and can handle anything

@thomasmedeiros5722 7 месяцев назад

I think that if you have the $$$ and can afford a quiver of bikes model selections/ travel etc is wide open. However for those of us that own one bike the best advice is to buy a model that suits the type of terrain that we ride most frequently..I believe that many people get wrapped up in the dream of riding an Enduro bike as their only bike when they really ride lots of XC/Trail and would be better served my Downcountry or Trail bike models.

@BermPeakExpress 7 месяцев назад

Yes, a lot of people imagine that they are going 40 mph over the roughest terrain, when in truth they could ride a 140mm bike on all of it and have more fun. A 115mm bike may not be ideal for all terrain and all styles of riding, but if you can only buy one bike, there’s no need to to FULL ENDURO!!!!

@psychonaut038 7 месяцев назад

But trail = enduro😜

@rafael_13 7 месяцев назад

@@BermPeakExpress I bough a 200mm downhill bike as my main bike. Brazilian DH tracks are BRUTAL, and I don't have money to buy a bike for trail riding and for downhill, so i spent it all on a DH bike. I put a 11-36 drivetrain, so I can also do trail riding. Honestly, it suits me well. I can ride on downhill tracks with no issues at all, and I can also ride the normal trails and have fun, just like on a trail bike. Since it's a lightweight bike, and a smaller geometry, I can have lots of fun on it. Here, high travel bikes are way more common than enduro bikes. Enduro and trail bikes are kind of a rarity here. Everyone prefers DH bikes, and it's honestly pretty nice.

@steviecupcakes 6 месяцев назад

Same thing with cars. So many people in the US buy full size trucks when they do full size truck things once maybe twice a year but regular commuting the rest of the time

@freddynogueira1803 2 месяца назад

@@rafael_13caraio 200mm?! E vc usa ela p subir e p distancia tbm? Q doidera

@safekraka 7 месяцев назад

Nice one Seth. I am an old broken DH rider and have a love for XC trails over here in Australia. I recently bought a Polygon D7 with 120mm both ends and it is a great ride. Loving your content and Brentonville looks awesome :)

@johnbrooks5903 7 месяцев назад

Nice car :)

@fcmtb301 7 месяцев назад

How does the d7 climb?

@safekraka 7 месяцев назад

@@fcmtb301 Not as well as a full blown xc bike but pretty good and the downs are more fun. And for the price point it is brilliant.

@safekraka 7 месяцев назад

@@johnbrooks5903 Thanks mate :)

@Rose_Butterfly98 7 месяцев назад

Siskiu D7? Which year? I have the 2017 one. Which has become a spare bike after I got my Collosus T8.

@djgolf3256 7 месяцев назад

I think I would consider that a short travel trail bike rather than a cross country bike. The geometry and the way you have it set up makes it look more trail

@mychaelhouck2404 7 месяцев назад

so...this always confused me. What's the difference between these two? I have a Diamondback Release 3 and I always read that was a "trail bike", which I figured was due to its mid level travel. Am I on the right path?

@habez1294 7 месяцев назад

@@mychaelhouck2404 Yeah the releases are trail bikes, I assume they have 130/150 travel, which in the video is 115mm which isnt much as much as a entry level bike, so it means its a cross country but more specifially "down country" which isnt anything specifc just a bridge between two extremes :D

@cameronmartin719 7 месяцев назад

It's a downcountry bike

@ChrisTrunek 7 месяцев назад

@@mychaelhouck2404 an actual XC bike prioritizes weight and efficiency and handling finesse over durability, big hit performance, and stable geometry.

@maffin2917 7 месяцев назад

@@mychaelhouck2404 Travel ist only one factor of many that in the end merge together to the ride feel of the bike. When you hear Trailbike or XC bike you have a idea what the bike is made for and how it would feel riding it. The confusing thing is that you find 120mm bikes that ride like a Trailbike, a Ripley for example, and you find XC bikes like a scott spark. Although they have the same amount of travel they ride completly different. So in order to find out if you could consider a Bike a Trailbike you have to factor in travel, geometry, parts, weight, tires ect. Take a look at the Banshee Phantom. its a 115mm rear travel bike but noone would call that XC i guess.

@hananas2 7 месяцев назад

This video kinda sums up well why I really love my updated old school Specialized stumpjumper! 120mm travel, lightweight, relatively short wheelbase, responsive handling, but add 26" wheels! It's an absolute blast at any speed! (With updated I mean modern bars & stem, 1x11 drivetrain etc)

@prattmandu 6 месяцев назад

I just got a Revel Ranger V1 in green! SRAM GX Eagle build. Fox Factory fork and shock, Fox dropper post (all in their Kashima coating… the green with the bronze looks amazing), Wolf Tooth dropper lever, carbon fiber handlebars… I love how the bike handles. So smooth and nimble. Great climber too.

@ryanb_7334 7 месяцев назад

I’ve really gotten in to bikes from this channel and I recently bought my first dual suspension bike last week, it’s a brand new red Norco Fluid Fs4 and it is a lot of fun

@No_ReGretzky99 2 месяца назад

How much do they run im still stuck on hard tails?? Cause i grew up on huffies and loove jumping big air lol 😂😂😂

@Alex.M.Benitez 7 месяцев назад

I just got a Trek Top Fuel for the same reason. Riding the Santa Cruz Megatower all the time gets brutal

@letour32rr 7 месяцев назад

As I edge ever closer to middle age, I find myself on lower and lower consequence trails. 120mm travel is all I need these days.

@NewbGamingNetworks 7 месяцев назад

I love the “downcountry” style of bikes. Any XC frame that has a little more travel, a little slacker geometry really gives you the freedom to have fun doing most things. They’re fast, poppy, and efficient. Planning for a race? Throw some race tires on it and lower the stack. Want to do something more technical? Throw some real knobby tires on and go for it. You can’t monster truck it as much, but it’s still plenty capable.

@Channel-io1di 7 месяцев назад

I've committed to being a hardtail rider after going to Northstar a couple of times. I'm going just as fast as most people there on full suspensions and I swear I'm having more fun. Plus not having a big travel bike prevents me from trying anything that will likely hinder my ability to get up and sell drugs in the morning. Just put a new Lyrik Ultimate on it today. Can't wait to take it for a ride tomorrow, these videos get me more excited.

@anarfox 7 месяцев назад

Another thing worth considering. XC bikes are often not rated for the same kind of forces than an enduro bike.

@BermPeakExpress 7 месяцев назад

True, and now I might have a creaky CSU 😅. Not from this video, I was jumping off retaining walls on the greenway and forgot that’s an XC fork. I may reduce the travel on a burlier fork in the future.

@bermchasin 7 месяцев назад

for the bike noobs here you may want to explain what a CSU is. I mean...obviously I know how to rebuild a CSU from scratch but some others might be confused....uh...yeah@@BermPeakExpress

@oklahotb3217 7 месяцев назад

@BermPeakExpress the SID's have had issues with developing bushing play. Perhaps that could be your issue.

@mscudde2 7 месяцев назад

I'm just north of you up in Pittsburgh, but your videos have been incredible motivation to get on my bike every day (no matter the conditions). It took some time getting used to the hills and weather during the cold months, but I honestly feel like I had a coach the entire way. Appreciate all your recommendations and tips, it's helped a lot. Hopefully I can ride some WV trails next year!

@nyreppin1 7 месяцев назад

I've had my trek top fuel for a little less than a year now and it's my everything bike. XC races, gravel races, trail riding, pump track... Etc. It does it all. It fits my riding perfectly.

@DaroZuo 7 месяцев назад

Just got meself one as well. Now I have nowhere to store it because I live in an apartament...

@nyreppin1 7 месяцев назад

@@DaroZuo I hope you enjoy it as much as I'm enjoying mine! what about wall mounts? If you use the 3 point mount you can get it high enough where the handlebars will be overhead and out of the way and they cause little damage. Easy fix with putty when you move out.

@BuildingBabylon 7 месяцев назад

Great video once again! Love your style of editing and video production too. Keep up the incredible work!

@AddisonGallamore 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this awesome and informative video, Seth! I recently purchased an Ibis Ripley AF 130/120 and love it. In the back of my head I have been second-guessing my purchase at times thinking I should've gotten a longer travel bike, but this video and just riding the Ripley have really proven to me just how capable it is :)

@Runhikeandbike 7 месяцев назад

Love this! I went to a Specialized EVO Epic 120/110 for the same reasons! Great in Singletrack and easy to maneuver! Perfect for the Bella Vista Trail systems. BTW - Great to meet you this weekend - You were with your daughter at the start of the bike trails! Thanks for all the content! Enjoy your time in Bentonville!

@thewillyfamily 7 месяцев назад

Great video. I just got myself a downcountry bike and I love this thing!! Also switched from a hardtail (which I still have - and will always keep) to a 120mm front and rear dual suspension. It just feels easier to ride. Thank for the video.

@ghostnote43 7 месяцев назад

Great video! I’ve been riding my Ranger Revel for a little over a year and absolutely love it. Perfect for aggressive XC trails, including technical, fast descents. Climbs great too. Running Maxxis Minions (killer tires, IMO) front and back. Yes, not monster travel, but I spent the previous 6 years riding a hardtail with 100mm up front. So the Ranger feels like I’m on a cloud. (All that being said, the Rascal is on my wish list too.) Have fun be safe!

@chrislawrence6570 7 месяцев назад

I’ve had a Revel Ranger for 3 years. Love the bike! Great job on the videos. Love the content!!!

@EthanRC_MTB 7 месяцев назад

Youve made me feel so much better on getting my new stumpy comp trail/xc bike! So stoked!

@hanssaunders3490 7 месяцев назад

Super helpful video on the distinctions, honestly. Thank you for putting this together (and in my town to boot)!

@divscifres2674 7 месяцев назад

I started mountain biking 10 years ago at age 55, and I prefer a XC bike set up just as you have. It helps me keep up with the 40 year olds on the climbs ... and I will never be comfortable at enduro speeds. I think a few bike companies are starting to catch on that there is a segment of non-racers who just like a light snappy bike. It's getting a tiny bit easier to find one to demo.

@FrVallC59 7 месяцев назад

I know it's all about the technique which I don't have but this video made my day 2 months ago I pulled the trigger and upgraded from my old XC hardtail to a second hand Specialized Epic Alloy. I'm having great fun but some friends took me to the trails a week ago and I feel like I could use more travel but watching this video I guess it's still possible to ride it like a light trail bike. thanks Seth!

@stujm8376 7 месяцев назад

Always entertaining and always informative. Keep em coming Seth. Always a pleasure to watch.

@MoonerMadness 7 месяцев назад

Love it. Been eyeballing this and the Transition Spur for my next bike.

@navsnipe 7 месяцев назад

I've had a Santa Cruz Tallboy (120/130) since January 2021. It is my do everything mtb.

@therecoveryride 7 месяцев назад

I put a 130mmj Pike on my v1 Ranger, and it’s a really fun Pisgah and Dupont bike.

@sjkentucky 7 месяцев назад

Ranger V2 is a climbing cheat code. Love mine to bits.

@emeryrowand2903 7 месяцев назад

fabulous video! I'm excited to visit Bentonville! that trail park looks amazing. Maybe you can do a more detailed coverage of that trail systems in the area so visitors have a better idea of which trails would be best for their skills and bikes!

@tracymcmanus550 7 месяцев назад

The new bike looks great. I’ve always like Revel. Enjoy it and Bentonville!

@khoi_tran 7 месяцев назад

Spot on assessment. I ride a 115/130 Giant Trance and love it. I even take it to bike parks.

@paulwintermute1495 7 месяцев назад

Awesome new bike Seth!

@TheWrigle 7 месяцев назад

Recently picked up the new pivot mach 4sl. Very similar geo, and identical travel to the revel ranger. Gotta say I am super impressed with how capable these new "xc" bikes are. The bike is much more fun on mellow trails, but can handle a surprising amount of chunk as long as you watch your speed and pick a good line. Also pops off of everything, and feels like a rocket ship pedaling.

@jevgeniardassov 7 месяцев назад

Seth. I concur. I had all trail bike with 140/140 previously and it was much playful and cheerful than my current 160/150 rig, which is great at drops and high speed chatter but once you low on speed feels like a behemoth… I miss my trail bike tbh.

@Marc_Plays_Outdoors 5 месяцев назад

Very good video and it is nice to Revel being represented!

@tenover4068 7 месяцев назад

I have a 2010 Ellsworth evolve full suspension cross country that I’ve been slowly customizing and I absolutely love it. The oldies are still amazing

@Wade970 7 месяцев назад

Totally agree. I added a short travel bike to the quiver in June and I’ve put almost 900 miles on it since. It’s good to have options available… and N+1!

@bobbyjacques5541 7 месяцев назад

Love visiting Bentonville! Only a few hours away and I have friends that live in town. Kids love riding Coler!

@beerenmusli8220 7 месяцев назад

Awesome Video!!!! Sick that you got a new XC bike for the flat Bentonville Area!!

@WeekendPirate 7 месяцев назад

I rode berm park with my new 120mm polygon last weekend and I have to say. It felt worlds better than my hard tail

@ms.karihart2983 7 месяцев назад

Yes I did learn about cross country bikes , it’s amazing I can see how a person could end up with multiple of mountain bikes, each has its own use.

@tomhesse01 7 месяцев назад

I do agree 100% The bike I've kept through the years is my 2016 SC Tallboy 120/100 so much fun to ride, it's fast uphill, snapy and as I'm hopless at high speed downhill...It's ideal😅

@owensnicholas 7 месяцев назад

I had a short-travel bike like that when I lived in the Midwest. It was perfect for that part of the country, and I love those bikes for all the reasons Seth called out here. When I moved to the Pisgah area, I bought an enduro bike. I am certain that a better rider could have ridden the same blues and blacks here on that shorter bike. I could not. I don’t go relativistic speeds downhill. But the slacker geometry, longer wheelbase, and bigger travel are way more confidence inspiring. For me. Your mileage may vary.

@plmn93 7 месяцев назад

Well it is confidence inspiring because it is more forgiving. As I get older, I find that is pretty appealing. Crashing is not fun.

@DeeEight 7 месяцев назад

"just don't make any mistakes" is often followed by the discussion with a manufacturer later that involves the words "I was just riding along" explaining why they should replace what you've broken riding beyond what the manufacturer intended for product X, Y or Z.

@aiki067 7 месяцев назад

I have been using a burly XC or down country bike (115/130mm) as my main trail bike for the past few seasons. I really like it over-all. Sometimes the lack of suspension is a bit scary. But having the lighter more nimble bike is worth it for me.

@tjcosta5769 7 месяцев назад

Trail bike for me. I have 1 bike with 4 sets of tires, and I change my suspension pressures to match the terrain. I do long 75+ mile endurance races, local trail riding, bike park days and some dirt jumps. If I’m honest, it does a good job at them all!

@SkiRidesMTB 7 месяцев назад

90% of riders should be on downcountry bikes like the Ranger. It's so capable for day to day riding.

@sgtkurry 7 месяцев назад

I've been riding the V1 Ranger for a year now. I have tried it with Fox 34 Stepcast, and the DPS as well as the push coil shock and a pike ultimate. The ranger is incredibly versatile for what travel it has and changing the 34 SC and DPS for the meatier coil shock and pike ultimate does change the feel quite a bit.

@nmiller014 7 месяцев назад

I really like this style of bike right now as well; I built up an Ibis Ripley AF earlier this year and I _really_ love the short(er) travel setup. It's 120 in the rear with a 130 fork and it's a ton of fun.

@shaneridesmtb 7 месяцев назад

Yay! Some pov footage mixed in! Also, it was awesome to talk with you in Bentonville a few weeks ago, your daughter was going hard!

@Bri-tg6xr 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for breaking it all down for me. I still have my old gt lts and always wondered what I should get next.

@frankstrobel4350 7 месяцев назад

I am really digging my top fuel & 120/120. So much fun in my trails ( which are mostly x/c type trails). Highly recommend.😊

@faultlinegravel 7 месяцев назад

the timing of this video is perfect for me. I just got a 120mm hard tail trail bike, form a big enduro bike, and discovered how fun a "small" bike is on trails. Its made me excited to go out and explore, instead of just doing laps at a trail center.

@ramonnunez9336 7 месяцев назад

Your video's are always super informative. My only bike is a Siskiu D7 27.5 (120/120 down country) and I feel like I can get it to about 28-30 mph down some semi tech / loose trails before it gets real sketchy. I have some 2.6's and wider bars and it totally helps but now I know I am not supposed to bomb downhill with this type of bike.

@KyleSantisi 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for making these videos, they make my day and make me happy 😊

@seanpeine9258 7 месяцев назад

Those trails look amazing! It’s so on my bucket list!

@ryansteiger6960 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video Seth 👍

@ianfurqueron5850 7 месяцев назад

Having recently ridden my Spot Ryve 115 at Bentonville, I agree with Seth. While I was only there for one day and was only able to sample a small fraction of the trails there, there were only a few times I would have preferred my 160/160 enduro bike.

@unamusedcat3332 7 месяцев назад

Seth I've been watching you're videos for a long time now and have been waiting for the day you get a downcountry bike, I knew it'd be something you'd like. I personally ride a Specialized Epic Evo Comp and I have it setup similarly to yours, basically like a trail bike with less suspension and its perfect for where I ride being that I live in mid Michigan. Hope you do more with this bike, great video.

@chrissy40984 7 месяцев назад

Cool Vid Seth ur channel has grown so much since I first subscribed to your channel keep it up!

@beanz7227 7 месяцев назад

I just bought a short travel bike a couple weeks ago and I love it

@TheConC 7 месяцев назад

So cool to see Seth wearing the OZ Trails jersey!

@kevinross7565 7 месяцев назад

My favorite bike is a Giant Anthem that I added a dropper post, shorter stem, aggressive front tire and more comfortable saddle to. It went from being a straight up race bike to a pretty capable trail bike on most places that I ride.

@REB4444 7 месяцев назад

Modern top brand short-travel trial bikes (Ibis Ripley, Pivot Trail 429, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Revel Ranger, etc.) have the geometry of what used to be all mountain or enduro bikes, with sophisticated suspension that feel plusher than XCs so more comfortable. They have steeper seats to pedal better than longer travel bikes, with lighter components, and lighter shocks but they can still do almost everything an all-mountain or enduro bike can but don't wear yourself out pedaling a pig all day. They are now the most versatile bikes and a lot more fun with having having to be more engaged to pick your lines better & not just plow down everything. They maneuver better & you can put the power down out of turns & up kip-ups.

@glenneljoseconstantinoagui8428 7 месяцев назад

The Cinematography of this Film is elegant than ever, Huge Improvement

@fasty8358 7 месяцев назад

This video was absolutely amazing! I recently got a Rocky Mountain Element Alloy 50 which is xc and trail. I worried that it wouldn’t be as fun but this video has read my mind!

@gravitytester1963 7 месяцев назад

Great video, and thank you for the valuable information. I've been looking at Enduro and XC bikes since selling my hardtail. I have to go with an Enduro! Love your videos, keep up the good work sir

@roryveronda9933 7 месяцев назад

I love the Ranger it rips on 90% of the trails in NM, the other 10% I just have slow down and be careful - it can get tricky in continuous rough DH - like I said 10%

@jaygi7865 7 месяцев назад

Nice being one of those who new already (thanks Evan 💪💪)

@Mclovinthedank 7 месяцев назад

I bought a Diamonback catch, because of you! I was worried it wasn't enough bike with 130 front 120 rear. but I only have like 250ft of elevation where I live. so trails are constantly up and down and man did I buy the right bike! swapped to 29er wheels and its basically a down country bike made 4-5 years before that became all the rage!

@stephenkohler3472 7 месяцев назад

Good to see you're embracing the Crossduro movement.

@DonFather 7 месяцев назад

Good entertaining content as always Seth.

@mid-lifemission5825 3 месяца назад

Great video as always! I'm totally with you on this, I've got my mondraker factor set up similar, 120 rear and 140mm up front and it's the perfect bike for everything here in the uk. But I decided to take it to an enduro race in the Swiss alps and within the first minute of the first run I sort of knew I was massively underbiked. Sort of finished in one piece but won't be doing that again. 😂

@deater_ski 7 месяцев назад

I ride a "cross country" trail bike with 140mm front and rear. Always wanted a bigger travel bike to send shit cuz I do feel its limits sometimes, but riding the trails around here it seems to be perfect.. Doesnt just soak up the feel of the trail and I can still bomb it thanks to the slacker head tube from Ride 9. ( RockyMountain thunderbolt) Love the videos seth keep em coming

@brilog69 7 месяцев назад

Fun topic! I wish I could be there riding with you!

@movieman25155 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video Seth. I ride a 150mm front RS Lyrik E-bike as a cross-country bike, however, I think a 120mm out front would be more than adequate for my needs. Love your content dude!

@schnitzelmtb3059 7 месяцев назад

i have also an "XC" bike with a short stem and so on and it feels great

@THESEGMENTPR 7 месяцев назад

Dang Seth. Got boosted on that short travel bike. Sheeesh !!!! 🔥🔥🔥

@nevillepretorius8948 7 месяцев назад

Thats a good looking rig!

@jeskli11 7 месяцев назад

You killed it with the special theory of relativity 🤣🤣🤣! Thanks, that made my day!

@rustychain9518 7 месяцев назад

My wife recently decided she wanted to start doing some mountain biking with me so I got her a Polygon Siskiu D7(D for down country), 120-120 with flat pedal and a dropper, it’s the perfect setup for someone that wants to do some trail riding.

@james94582 7 месяцев назад

This is awesome... Can't wait to add a hard tail to my stable (guess I'll be keeping an eye out for Seth thinning the heard)... I just want one for different feel on rides from time to time.. And for riding on flatter stuff with the little one..

@TallGuyTrails 7 месяцев назад

It was cool to run into you in Bentonville and hear this argument first-hand. I think you've got me convinced to get an Epic Evo for my next bike, but likely with a few mods.

@TheHeyoo 7 месяцев назад

Couldn’t agree more! I love my Transition Spur for jumps and prefer it over my bigger bikes. It’s a rocket of the lips of jumps and boosts to the moon!

@frog-spit-182 7 месяцев назад

My current MTB quiver is a super enduro for the bike park/spicy trail features and a shorter travel trail bike for everything else. I love it and it covers pretty much all grounds. I really want to build up a hardtail but am spoiled by the squish with how chunky my local trails are.

@ChrisTrunek 7 месяцев назад

eh hardtails on super jank trails arent that fun. They are fun on smoother stuff where the handling can shine if your trails are all rock/root that probably makes the most sense. (its fun as hell to bomb through rock gardens and stuff but I wouldnt want to ride that stuff all day on a hardtail)

@ironmaiden5658 7 месяцев назад

I'm still rockin on my 2004 GT Ruckus hardtail.. It's set up the same as yours. I can go anywhere and do everything the boys can do.. Which surprises them considering they're on 2020-2023 full suspension bikes.

@molybdnum 7 месяцев назад

Hey Seth! I'm really looking forward to the Bentonville staycation series, and I'd love to hear your thoughts about a community that's truly bike-able for a family.

@ericmonty 7 месяцев назад

last 20 seconds... so satisfying.

@that_laughing_hyena 6 месяцев назад

And now i will never be scared to take jumps or drops on my small trail / big downcountry bike ever again 😂

@cameronmartin719 7 месяцев назад

This looks like a really fun bike! I'd love to see Seth ride an even more playful and capable downcountry bike though. Something like this: 29 front wheel and 27.5 rear 130mm fork and 120mm rear travel Pike instead of a SID Maxxis Dissector F & Maxxis Forekaster R Extremely hard to find something like this though. Maybe get a Santa Cruz 5010 and change out the fork to 10mm less travel?

@jeremyprovonsil7886 7 месяцев назад

I went from a 160/150 Bronson to a 130/130 5010 and never looked back. There’s obvious pros/cons to either bike and that really depends on what terrain you are riding the most with each bike respectively. I also regularly run a couple of hardtails which I reach for 80% of the time before the FS. Realistically (to me), “downgrading” to 130/130 was, in fact, an upgrade in suspension and pedalability compared to lugging the Bronson around, especially on longer mileage rides. Choosing the right weapon for the war is where most people suffer the affliction of keeping up with the Jones’ when they could invest in themselves via fitness, practice, skills clinics, etc…

@steffen748 7 месяцев назад

The 5010 is Spot on. I have the 5010 and the hightower and coming from an 170/170 These Bikes are Just perfect

@edmo1982 7 месяцев назад

Spot on description. Sold my Enduro bike as I wasn't man enough to ride it at relativistic speed. My cross country full Susser retired all my other bikes period

@landonlewis5918 7 месяцев назад

Man you came to bentonville at the right time. Coler is running so well rn

@ClarkWells7 7 месяцев назад

Riding in Atlanta area the same type of bike is perfect for the terrain I'd imagine would be similar to where Seth's at. I've got a Blur similarly set up which rips on that terrain just like Seth describes. Nice to see my thoughts confirmed!!!