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2024 Norco Optic First Ride | High Pivot Hype??
Follow along as I ride the brand new 2024 Norco Optic as I give first thoughts while riding with the new high pivot design.
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2024 Santa Cruz Tallboy V5 | Review
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Thank you to Rolling H Cycles in Nampa, ID for getting this Tallboy for me so quickly and with great service! If you need anything Santa Cruz give them a call! (208) 466-7655 This is my full review video of the updated V5 Santa Cruz Tallboy, it has the new SRAM XO AXS Transmission on it and some other parts swapped out from the XO Build that Santa Cruz offers. Join this channel to get access to...
2023 Yeti SB140 LR 29 | First Ride Review
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This video was filmed at the 2023 Boise Bike Festival in June of 2023, late on the upload but check out what I think as I ride the new Yeti SB140 Lunch Ride for the first time! What an awesome bike! Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/Iv5RCa5Tim8fqcjChaU7fQ.htmljoin Check out my whole channel here: www.youtube.com/@dialedmtb?sub_confirmation
2023 Yeti SB120 | First Ride Review
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I was able to get a demo ride in on the new SB120 T3 SRAM X0 Transmission Build at the Boise Mountain Bike Festival at Eagle Bike Park. Follow along as I talk about how this bike feels and rides during my initial reactions. Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/Iv5RCa5Tim8fqcjChaU7fQ.htmljoin Check out my whole channel here: www.youtube.com/@dialedmtb?sub_confirmation
2023 Yeti SB160 | First Ride
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Follow along during my first ride of the new 2023 Yeti SB160! This is based on the T1 Build but has a few changes including; Magura MT7 Pro Brakes, Carbon DT Swiss Wheels, X01 AXS and Raceface ERA Carbon Cranks. Join this channel to get access to perks: czcams.com/channels/Iv5RCa5Tim8fqcjChaU7fQ.htmljoin Check out my whole channel here: www.youtube.com/@dialedmtb?sub_confirmation
2023 Trail Bike Shootout Rankings | The Conclusion Video
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Join in on the Dialed MTB 2023 Trail Bike Shootout! This is the Overall Ranking and Conclusion video which includes talking about the Santa Cruz Hightower V3, SCOR 4060 ST, Ibis Ripmo V2S, Pivot Switchblade, Transition Smuggler and We Are One Arrival. This series has 6 bikes, the Santa Cruz Hightower V3, Transition Smuggler, Pivot Switchblade, SCOR 4060 ST, We Are One Arrival and Ibis Ripmo. Th...
2023 Trail Bike Shootout Winners | The Wrap Up Videos
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Join in on the Dialed MTB 2023 Trail Bike Shootout! This is the Winner Wrap Up video which includes talking about the Pivot Switchblade, Transition Smuggler and We Are One Arrival. This series has 6 bikes, the Santa Cruz Hightower V3, Transition Smuggler, Pivot Switchblade, SCOR 4060 ST, We Are One Arrival and Ibis Ripmo. These bikes will be put up to each other in a head to head match up in 3 ...
2023 Trail Bike Shootout Runner Ups | The Wrap Up Videos
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Join in on the Dialed MTB 2023 Trail Bike Shootout! This is the Runner Up Wrap Up video which includes talking about the Ibis Ripmo, SCOR 4060 and Santa Cruz Hightower V3. This series has 6 bikes, the Santa Cruz Hightower V3, Transition Smuggler, Pivot Switchblade, SCOR 4060 ST, We Are One Arrival and Ibis Ripmo. These bikes will be put up to each other in a head to head match up in 3 separate ...
2023 Trail Bike Shootout | We Are One Arrival 152 VS Ibis Ripmo
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Join in on the Dialed MTB 2023 Trail Bike Shootout! This is the head to head video of the We Are One Arrival 152 and the Ibis Ripmo V2S. This series will have 6 bikes, the Santa Cruz Hightower V3, Transition Smuggler, Pivot Switchblade, SCOR 4060 ST, We Are One Arrival and Ibis Ripmo. These bikes will be put up to each other in a head to head match up in 3 separate videos then an overall 2023 T...
2023 Trail Bike Shootout | Transition Smuggler vs Santa Cruz Hightower V3
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Join in on the Dialed MTB 2023 Trail Bike Shootout! This is the head to head video of the Transition Smuggler and the Santa Cruz Hightower V3. This series will have 6 bikes, the Santa Cruz Hightower V3, Transition Smuggler, Pivot Switchblade, SCOR 4060 ST, We Are One Arrival and Ibis Ripmo. These bikes will be put up to each other in a head to head match up in 3 separate videos then an overall ...
2023 Trail Bike Shootout | Pivot Switchblade VS SCOR 4060 ST
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Join in for the Dialed MTB 2023 Trail Bike Shootout! This is the head to head video of the Pivot Switchblade and the SCOR 4060 ST. This series will have 6 bikes; the Santa Cruz Hightower V3, Transition Smuggler, Pivot Switchblade, SCOR 4060 ST, We Are One Arrival and Ibis Ripmo. These bikes will be put up to each other in a head to head match up in 3 separate videos then an overall 2023 Trail B...
2023 Trail Bike Shootout Bike Reveal | Search for the Best Trail Bike
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Join in on the Dialed MTB 2023 Trail Bike Shootout! This series will have 6 bikes, the Santa Cruz Hightower V3, Transition Smuggler, Pivot Switchblade, SCOR 4060 ST, We Are One Arrival and Ibis Ripmo. These bikes will be put up to each other in a head to head match up in 3 separate videos then an overall 2023 Trail Bike Shootout Champion will be crowned in the final conclusion video. Stay tuned...
Sram XX AXS Transmission | Review
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Talking and reviewing the brand new SRAM AXS Transmission Drivetrain. This is the XX version but they also offer an XO and XX SL version as well. Check out my whole channel here: www.youtube.com/@dialedmtb?sub_confirmation
SCOR 4060 ST | First Ride Impressions
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Follow along while I get my first few rides in on the SCOR 4060 ST. This is a 150/140mm travel bike and fits perfectly into the trail category of mountain bikes! Check out my whole channel here: www.youtube.com/@dialedmtb?sub_confirmation
2023 Pivot Switchblade | First Ride Impressions
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2023 Pivot Switchblade | First Ride Impressions
SRAM Eagle XX AXS Transmission | Unboxing
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SRAM Eagle XX AXS Transmission | Unboxing
Rocky Mountain Element | Ride & Review
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Rocky Mountain Element | Ride & Review
2023 Transition Smuggler | Unboxing & Tech Talk
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2023 Transition Smuggler | Unboxing & Tech Talk
2023 We Are One Arrival | First Ride | Is This The ONLY Bike You Need??
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2023 We Are One Arrival | First Ride | Is This The ONLY Bike You Need??
2023 Santa Cruz Hightower V3 Bike Check
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2023 Santa Cruz Hightower V3 Bike Check
2023 Fox 36 Factory VS RockShox Lyrik Ultimate
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2023 Fox 36 Factory VS RockShox Lyrik Ultimate
Scott Patron E Ride First Ride Review | The Bat Mobile of EMTB's!
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Scott Patron E Ride First Ride Review | The Bat Mobile of EMTB's!
2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Long Term Review
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2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Long Term Review
2023 Santa Cruz Hightower V3 First Ride | Is it Better??
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2023 Santa Cruz Hightower V3 First Ride | Is it Better??
Transition Spur Full Review | XC Riders Trail Bike
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Transition Spur Full Review | XC Riders Trail Bike
2022 Santa Cruz Heckler 29 E Bike Review
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2022 Santa Cruz Heckler 29 E Bike Review
Best MTB Flat Pedal Out There | The Search!
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Best MTB Flat Pedal Out There | The Search!
What single track area is this?
You should get a norco fluid fs to review
Hey, late to the party here… Have you run the smuggler 140mm rear option? If so, how’d that go? Have you been on that smuggler still? Still love it long term? The frame price has dropped and I’m thinking of pulling the trigger. I’d run it 150/140mm front/rear with a 36 and try and get that downhill build popping. Thoughts??
I have the old Optic and old Sight and just got the new Sight and my mind was blown. It rides like a much bigger bike but still poppy like it's supposed to be at that travel. Made me wonder what this Optic was like and sounds like it's the same. Should be a rad bike for bulk flow trail laps!
Just picked one up. Aint got to test it on my local houston trails. Demo rode one at spyder mtn. and was insane. so ya. lol.
5:52, yeah they need to include washer spacers for crank boots
On those I have the silver spacers from Raceface that are thicker then the SRAM black ones that are thinner. Use one of each.
There must be something wrong with my new bike, or it's set up incorrectly. It's so firm that it feels like a hardtail! I'm a heavier rider, and the shock that came on the eMTB had a 0.9 spacer in 160 mm of travel. However, I need 260 psi to get 30% sag, making it very stiff. I don't have much of a choice here until I shed some weight and start again. But honestly, I think I'll have to put in a smaller spacer since I'm only using 75% of the travel, according to the O-ring. I have heard the magic spacer for the float x is the 0.6 and up to 0.7 mo more mo less so this is my next move
Maybe try going to a little larger of a spacer with less PSI in the shock? That should help with small bump compliance but still give you bottom out support.
What range do you get
Honestly, it's been a long time since I have had this bike. But from what I remember on trail mode I would get about 4500-5k in elevation. I didn't pay much attention to miles because that changes so much with terrain. Seemed like elevation was more of an accurate thing to base how long it would last on
A S-Works Stumpy 2023, top notch mounted at 50% sale or a SB120? The stumpy would be the half price of the SB120!! I am coming from a 2017 INTENSE ACV so I think I will not be disappointed both ways..but I could be poorer 😂
Dang that is tough! The Sb120 will climb better than the Stumpy for sure. They have some crazy deals on SB120's right now also though, have you seen any of those? What build of SB120? The 2023 SWORKS comes with XX1 AXS correct? Not XX Transmission? Overall the stumpy is more well rounded in case you need to ride a little bit of a tougher trail, it won't feel as overwhelmed. But the SB120 will climb faster and still be a blast to descend on!
@@dialedmtb Sworks with Fox 36 factory grip2, float X, Roval carbon wheels, Reverb AXS, X0 AXS at 5500€ (I think it’s a clour of 2022 actually, forgotten somewhere in Specialized workshop) Sb120 T3 8990€ in Italy. I prefer Yeti but I will sweat a little bit more on climbing but because of my heavy wallet on my back 😂
Best drunk review I've seen in awhile
hahah glad you enjoyed it
Watch your dang language!
What do you mean?
No new content for the summer?
I have some videos I need to get edited. I just have a lot of other things going on so it's taking away from my video editing time.
Weird thing with the grip on the Stamp 7. I use Stamp 2 myself (Large size), and grip is the least of my worries. Hard to actually move your foot once you have settled in.
Yeah it is weird, I expected a lot more out of the Stamp 7's!
Coming from the Megatower I wanted to step down to more efficient pedaling bike like the Tallboy or the SB120 and heard the Tallboy wasn’t a good climber with disappointed me as a Santa Cruz fan that wanted one. But maybe those people were just referring to the V4 and seems the minor change to the V5 improves the climbing ? Would you still recommend the Tallboy ? I also see Competitive Cyclist has amazing deals on the SB120 right now. Can get an X01 AXS SB120 for 5999 whereas that same build would be thousands more on the Tallboy. However I’m willing to look at an S build and do some mods here and there over time. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks !!!
Hey! Both are awesome bikes, it all depends on how you have the bike built. I have this tallboy built up at about 27lbs right now and it climbs amazing. Yes you can put heavier wheels and tires on it and it climbs more like a 140mm trail bike but then it also descends like a bike in that category also. The SB120 will climb a little bit better, but descend a little worse. Not worse really in a bad way just as in the rear end doesn't feel as plush as the tallboy. It is amazing what SC has done with the TB for 120mm of rear travel. Yeti and SC are my two favorite brands. I think that SC has the better 120mm bike, and I think Yeti has the better Enduro bike. So my two bikes that I currently own are a Tallboy and SB160, if that helps at all.
i have 3 big ticket pedals , the diety TMAC , the DMR Vaults and currently the raceface Atlas . i think i love the Vaults the best , followed very very closely by TMAC and last is Atlas . IT's not liike the Atlas is shid , its not , i just find it TOO GRIPPY that i cannot reposition my foot once i step on . the vaults i feel you get grip when you want it , and very little grip when you dont want it the Tmac feels alright i did have once a pedal flip on me and nearly shinned me ....probably my lack of technique
You have the new Atlas pedals? Yeah they are very grippy. I ride clips and flats so the super grippy is what I might tend to lean towards for flat pedals because of that. They are ALL good pedals though!
Is this trail in cali?
No this is in Idaho
No that it’s been a year - is the smuggler loud on trails? I have seen other videos where people say it raddled . Torn between this and Ripmo
If it was me, I would get the new Ripmo for sure. But I only put about 250-300 miles on this bike. It stayed quiet for me though. I could see it getting louder after a lot of use though.
8:20 yep that’s the long and short of it for me… FR pros and Stamps are both close until then
Did you ever make the updates to the Tallboy? Did you release that update video?
I did make all the updates, I thought I released that video but I would have to check. If not I will try to get that out this summer! Been a very busy summer for me so I have not been able to much video editing
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Yeah it is!
I just picked one up for $500 and I look forward to trying it out. I paired it with the GX AXS kit and I really like how clean the bike is now with only the brake hoses.
Yeah it is definitely very clean!!
Tbh I wish someone would do a review on this bike hitting big jumps and showing what it's capable of doing
I mean Jackson Goldstone has some videos on the hightowers little brother the Tallboy and he is doing more than 99% of what anyone else can do on that thing. So I am sure the Hightower can outperform most.
@@dialedmtb just look up Jackson goldstone tall boy
Where can I get those shoes
Haha what shoes are they?
Hey man. I've really been interested in the Arrival. I see you went with the med, how tall are you?
I am just over 5'8"
Nice reviews. A couple of thoughts on how you could improve your content. You clearly have a lot of experience on these bikes. It would be helpful if you would provide context on how you like to ride and your trails you are testing on. The next step to help your viewers is to describe which types of trails best suit each bike. Instead of just giving us numbers for climbing, descending, etc., how about describing what about these characteristics differentiated it from the other bikes on test. Also best to describe how you got along with the bike in terms of fit and components. If the fit or components weren’t to your liking or were setup exactly how you like it that will dramatically change your perspective on any bike. You’re going to hate any bike that feels too big or too small, brakes you aren’t comfortable with, uncomfortable saddle, bars too wide or too barrow, etc.
Thank you for the feedback! I think about a lot of that stuff but it is so hard to get everything in a video that everyone wants to know without each video being 30-40 minutes! But I do appreciate the input! Thank you!
I just picked one up. So just set the front and rear sag to 25% for best climbing setting ?
I would mess around with it for sure, you might like something different than I do. Try the rear at 25-35%. The front I would not have as much sag as you do in the rear, it will be way too soft.
Just ordered a ripmo. Thanks for the input on our local trails!
Of course! Hope you're loving it!
Anvl pedals. Search over lol
Heard great things about those as well!
we have the same helmet, bike, and shoes. Great minds think alike.
Haha that is awesome!
Man you are raving about how plush the rear end is, Ive just not had the same experience with my 5010 with similar if not the same VPP suspension
Dang that is weird, I had the last 27.5 5010 and it was pretty dang good too. What rear shock is on yours?
how does it compare to tallboy v5 you've reviewed recently in terms of overall ride?
Me personally, I like the TB better. Climbs a lot better and descends well. The Optic is a fun bike but the rear end feels like a 150-160mm rear end with a 140mm front end. Not quite as balanced as I would like. It is super fun but I just don't think you get enough out of it for its climbing capabilities
Hi, I hope you make more videos soon!
Thank you! I have been super busy, should get more out soon!
How did you like this compared w the 150?
Honestly it feels quite a bit different. The rear end is more plush, the bike feels a little more comfortable (to me for sizing) only thing it is very similar on is climbing.
Maybe a Pivot 429 trail would be a better choice.
I have only heard great things!!
Two bikes I'm looking at.. thanks for the comparison. What area are you riding in? Looks fun!!
Can't go wrong with either one! But I am in Boise, Idaho!
I’m 5’9 abs was wondering which size sentinel I should get
That is tough, I would lean more towards a size medium.
@@dialedmtb I got a medium and it fits like a glove
How tall are you? I know you said you got a medium
I am just over 5'8
I have a 2023 Norco Sight A3 and I absolutely love it. Im 6’1 and on an XL. It’s a big bike, but very nimble and really a soft, stable ride. Big confidence builder.
Yeah it is a great bike!!
I wonder how much the frameset weighs?
It probably is not that light.
That 2024 Optic looks like its flying! I just bought a 2023 Norco Sight A1 but really cool to see the Optic 2024 comparison! Great review bud.
I bought the 2023 Sight A1 as well. Fun bike.
Thank you! I appreciate it! The Sight is a rad bike also!
Bought an alloy frame and am almost done buillding it. The missing link kit that comes with the framsets is killer. Swap wasnt immediate but i did it yesterday in 20 minutes or so. Im planning mullet for my build 70% of the year or so.
That will be awesome! What components did you end up going with? Let me know what you think!
@dialedmtb I'm running a Lyrik ultimate i have really enjoyed (its at 150mm right now). An axs x01 kit, wao - mullet convergence series. One up carbon bars, the alloy frame came with a vivid (pretty much the deciding factor to get the frame and the geo staying static between wheel sizes) building it has been rather pleasant. The routing had guide housings in, which was somewhat helpful. I've got a lot of tire on it right now which I may slim down. The bike will go with me to shuttle zones and winch and plummet trails. I'm hopeful it climbs better and is more capable then the status 140 I replaced. Pretty optimistic about that. I own hardtails and a carbon 120 trail bike ironically, that I still think this will compliment. I enjoy climbing so I'd like a bike that's comfortable at it and gives good traction. Descending I don't expect the shock and geo to feel overwhelming and I sku towards wheels on the ground tech with line choice. So I'm excited, might be perfect!
Dang your bike is going to be rad! Yeah I like that they spec the bike with a vivid on it for the C2 Mullet and on the Frame only! Definitely will make it feel even deeper than mine does on the descent. You will have to update me and tell me how it rides for you!
@dialedmtb shuttled yesterday just 2600 feet of descending and some climbing. Shattered some prs and didn't have the bike dialed at all. Rode today and did 2100 ft of elevation. It felt really comfortable and absolute sled downhill. Fantastic traction. Im mullet still and tipped the scales at 36lbs. Haha. Really planted in chunk, rear feels seemless and great when it grows on banked and flat corners. Had some slick drifting today on damp clay and it kept me upright.
Gotta have black as a color option!
Black always seems to rotate through about once per cycle of each frame generation. Or at least a really dark grey or something like that.
@@dialedmtb my last three bikes have been black. I guess I’m just lucky.
So TRP brakes are your preferred brakes? What rotor and pads do you like? Do you prefer 200mm rotors front and rear?
So I actually like Magura MT7's better, just didn't have them on these bikes. The TRP's and Shimano 4 pistons are right behind the MT7's though. I would happily have any three of those on my bikes. For rotors, on my trail bike (120-130mm of travel) I run a 180 rear rotor and almost always a 203 front unless I am going for a lightweight short travel bike and am counting all the grams. For 140mm and up of rear travel I just go with 200 or 203 front and rear and be done with it. You can easily over hear a rear 180mm rear rotor on longer/steeper descents and once you do that the brakes never work as good until you replace the rotor.
Pivot must have listened to you because for 2024, they did go slightly slacker in the head tube angle and steeper in the seat tube. Be interesting for you to review the updated 2024.
I will most likely reach out to Pivot soon to see if they are interested in having me review the new bike. I just have a small injury and another bike showing up soon so if they do send it I want to be able to take full advantage of getting a good amount of time on it and not just a few rides. But yeah the new bike sounds awesome!! Exactly what I wanted out of it, it seems.
Interesting that you compare its climbing capabilities to the sight. I dont see the point of having a short travel bike that pedals like a 140-150, and descends worse than a 140-150 bike.
An aspect that is glossed over by most reviews is how well a bike pumps and generates speed in corners. Personally this is what separates a capable 125mm bike to a 150mm bike even if they may climb similarly. In short, rolling terrain is just plain more fun and faster on short travel bikes, even very capable ones like the optic.
I would say it does perform better downhill then 140 and 150 bikes ive owned and ridden. It's definitely more playful and its ability to pump as mentioned above and stay planted and hold speed for shorter rear travel is unreal. Beyond summing that up to high pivot witchcraft. Its just incredibly well designed kinematic wise and geo for its use case. May not be for everyone but I'm riding shuttle zones and steep/tech trails with as much confidence as any bike I've ridden. With it being more engaging for not being a 170 travel bike.
Great review!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Looked really smooth through those rock gardens. Pretty impressive for a short travel bike.
Yeah it was a lot smoother through those rocks than any other bike I have rode with 140mm of rear travel or less, pretty impressive for sure!
I feel the opposite, the Crankbrothers being the most grippy due to the softer gum but also the less durable in long term. Five ten the less grippy but more durable and RC something in the middle. 8-10 months of very constant use of Crankbrothers and the sole is completely destroyed.
Yeah, all of the shoes when they are brand new are pretty dang good. But yeah, honestly flat pedal shoes should get replaced more often than people think.
“No payment” the gold standard 🙏
Glad you appreciate that! It's surprising how many of these bike videos on here are paid off by the manufacture to make sure they are good. Also a reason why I wanted to do a series like this, where there are actual winners and losers (in my opinion).