"She said the sizing was perfect and it felt super light."
Done. Stop waffling. There will always be another bike that you think might be more perfect. Ignore them.
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"She said the sizing was perfect and it felt super light."
Done. Stop waffling. There will always be another bike that you think might be more perfect. Ignore them.
^^^That's the kind of swift kick to the nuts I come here for.
Despite being the evil empire, specialized makes some pretty nice bikes these days.
I'm kind of torn on this trend. On paper it makes a ton of sense, and it seems like a good way to keep costs down.Quote:
Originally Posted by rideit
The flip side is that using some of the same frame bits across dramatically different travel bikes comes with some compromises. Aside from having to build the frame around the burliest iteration, I think the suspension designs suffer a bit.
Yeah, and the latest cycle of stumpy's and stumpy evos seem to be home runs. Just looking at some of the reported prototype counts they did a TON of R+D on these to make them right.Quote:
Originally Posted by toast2266
Since you rode 3 different GG bikes sharing the same main chassis, which model/size did you feel suffered most?Quote:
Originally Posted by toast2266
I've ridden 3 myself, but they are a lot more similar in travel (Smash, Gnarvana, MegaTrail). To me, I feel like the suspension tends to match the intent fairly well, but the geometry starts getting a bit outside the ideal once you get to the extreme ends of the travel.
I actually never got to try the Gnarvana iteration, but I agree with your take - the further you get from the "middle" bikes, the more there's a sacrifice. On the Gnarvana, as best as I can tell, the sacrifices are more in terms of the Geometry (seat angle gets a bit slacker, rear end gets pretty long). But between the Smash and the Trail Pistol that I rode, the differences were pretty noticeable. I thought the Smash was an awesome bike and did a good job with everything that that class of bike should do. The Trail Pistol, aside from being fairly overweight for what it is, felt a bit off - the suspension was kind of harsh, and didn't really match the otherwise "aggressive" geometry. Given that the TP is competing in a fairly stacked field of comparable bikes, I think there are quite a few that are better (although none that can be converted to a Smash).Quote:
Originally Posted by Andeh
Patiently waiting for the upcoming long travel 29er from Revel. My Rascal has been hands down the best pedaling /performing mid travel 29er owned to date. The CBF rear end is 100% Legit... have it currently overforked to 150mm up front / 130mm rear. A 160 front 140 or 150 rear would be bomb diggity
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In the flesh
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yes! gloss clay ftmfw. it’s ridiculously easy to ride. rims are a little soft ime but everything else is perfect. in love with the tires too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
What geo settings have you been running? Nice to hear on the tires, the tread pattern looks solid.
This bike deserves carbon wheels but it's going to be a while before I can swing it.
Dood! That thing looks sick!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
stock settings High/Med. haven’t touched the adjust as i’m a little spooked by the headset cup and it’s feels great as is. did go with the bigger .86 spacer despite fox’s rec to get a little more progression.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
The cat is out of the bag!
New 2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct. 29er 140r 150f Trail bike.
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I ordered one back in August when it was still under a media embargo, but let's see when this thing finally arrives.
Rocky is weird in the marketing philosophy, they do not want to do a media release of new model until its available on the store floor for customers. This new bike left distributers last week and arrived at some shops yesterday.
Rocky Mountain 2021 Instinct
NSMB Review
Pink Bike Review
Sweet!
Now I am intrigued by the to be released Element...
that's the same as Santa Cruz's model, kinda makes sense to me. Heard those instincts are already sold out through 2022.
Damn that’s a nice looking bike.... and I can maybe actually see one in person and buy it??
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Ya, my shop cannot add any 2022 models to their order currently. Booking for 2022 opened in August (2020) and by mid Sept the allotted bikes were spoken for.Quote:
Originally Posted by t.odd
That’s a nice looking bike. Will be very versatile I bet.
I don't need a 160/170 smash em bike, especially for the sanitized trails where I live in Colorado.
With my current Intense T275 I lowered the fork to 150 and the rear suspension to 140, and only run 2.3/2.4 tires.
I wonder if they will sell link/mount/stay kits to swap between the Altitude and Instinct?
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That is indeed the plan.
That new RM bike looks sexy... but their pricing is insane. There's so much wrong with it, even taking into consideration the current CoVid supply chain fuckery.
I thought the same.... top of the line is 14k canadian... who is buying that bike? Even the entry is ultra expensive when compared to other brands, really turned me off. Nice looking bike tho but I think they missed on the priceQuote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
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I think I might have some Instincts to build on Thursday, I'll report back with some photos.
Really wanted a RM, but the 1k premium for same/lower spec parts is a turnoff. Local dealer is RM, Spec, and Giant. Was looking hard at Altitude or the Downcountry Element, Stumpy ST, and Trance 29. Ended up on the Sworks Stumpy ST when they were blowing them out this time last year.
At some point I think the progressive super slack geo gets to be overkill for the riding we do here.
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I guess the same Canucks rolling $20k on their XC bike?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandbox
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2990377
Also need to add taxes to that.... sweet JesusQuote:
Originally Posted by alpinevibes
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Does Nino come with the bike for that price?
I could use some tips on xc riding... plus some help around the house never hurts.
No but it comes with a (presumably carbon) bottle cage, so it's a real fuckin' bargain.
I think you just rub the bike and the Genie Nino pops out. A real bargain, actuallyQuote:
Originally Posted by grskier
GG shedding a little over half a pound going full carbon. Starting with the Trail Pistol, but gotta figure it’ll apply to all models soon enough.
However, frame is still ~3100 grams without the shock.
I would get one if it were more expensive and 600-700 grams lighter than that...
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Weights on the site aren't updated... 6 lbs without the shock for a Size 2 now.Quote:
Originally Posted by rideit
Let's keep things scientific. 2720. grams, or 2.72 kg. See what I did there, just moved the decimal place ⬅️⬅️⬅️.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
The weird thing to me (and maybe it's availability) is that they slimmed it down, but you can't option a SID or "XC" wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by bagtagley
Not available maybe?Quote:
Originally Posted by smartyiak
Not sure if this should go in the supply thread or this one, but it looks like the YT Jeffsy is back in stock. Not sure for how long. They changed up the builds and pricing a bit. I feel like the builds are bit less of a value compared to last year. My memory is a little fuzzy, but I thought the Pro build was under $4k and came with DT 1700 wheels and RS or RSC brakes.
A few years ago when I was looking at the yeti 5.5 the shop bro told me the price is going up next year due to extra duties/ exchange/ yada so the prices he was quoting were sounding a couple of K higher so i feel lucky he let me buy it for only 5500 $Quote:
Originally Posted by alpinevibes
It kind of depends on clientele I know of a guy who just buys a 15 or 20 K bike and puts it in a room full of 20K bikes doesnt even ride it, but another guy buys a 20K pinerello and rides it in horrendous snow/ road salt road gravel conditions
obviously these guys make a lot of money and really 20K for a the best example of a toy you can buy is small potatoes in the grand scheme of things compared to boats or planes
Dentists... amIright!?Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er