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10:52 That's an interesting gesture when you say you need an extender. 😲

I got a free sample of WTB sealant, and it works great. I have three MTB's (1 E-bike) and want to get the gallon container to put the same sealant in all my bikes. Do you think a gallon of sealant will remain stable for a long period of time and not dry out in the container once opened? Thanks and really enjoy your videos.

Nice review! Are you allowed class 2 e-bikes on the local trails?

How is the Ari Nebo Peak 1 minute faster on the climb with the same FAZUA as the Heckler Sl and the Relay. Did FAZUA change the power with a newer software version?

You convinced me on the Quikr Mach2. Ordered the base and 3 add-ons so the family could go too. $3000 ouch. They said 6 weeks....

make a test on steep singletrail- please.

Can't wait to see this the full spec on this. Great looking bike. Also, imagine my surprise when my go to for RC reviews is also reviewing EMTBs!! Awesome!!

Way more attractive if it was way more quiet.

The data you collect to compare bikes is impressive! When will you be testing the Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite?

How is Bosch rattle compared to new Shimano EP801?

I read about the latch problems, did this have the revised latch design? Do you think it has been solved sufficiently?

Great stuff. Why are all the total ascent values different if it’s the same test?

Good price but with that noise I’ll pass. We need a Fazua next gen, paired with an LFP battery…and on a Pivot

As a higher cadence peddler... This is the motor that seems like it would suit me well... The polygon version is what I'm most interested in.

Did I miss how much battery it used climbing the 500 foot test?

Looking forward to see what the new Orbea Rise can do!

Thanks for doing the sound test Francis. Now I really think I wont go for the Mondraker Dune cause the Bosch sx motor clunks/rattles on the chunky descents

great stuff FC. wish you could do a shootout between this , the nebo and the relay. have you also tested the RM power plays ?

Even better, the eBike manufacturers are now listing in the details of their bikes "Range" as a "possible number". Range - "Possibly 50 miles". or Range - "Up to 50 miles." Yeah that's real exact. And the batteries for the eBike by itself are $400-500 it seems For "Up to 50 miles". . At least the ones that probably work. That's what happens when most are made in China. Joy.

Oh Great, I just saw an ad saying eBikes are increasing in price June 10, 2024. Joy.

Great video. Torque sensor first I heard about that.

When are we seeing the giant full power light weight model?

Which e-bike that you’ve tested has the least motor drag after you exceed the 20 mph assist limit? I’m on a Bosch CX and it feels like a 200lb bike over the 19.88 mph limit. Thanks, love your reviews.

Wow that is awesome news for Kona & Kona fans I’ve had some nice custom Kona’s in the past & they still make quality bikes.

Hell yeah, using a drone for some of your video content. Excellent. Somebody "get's it". Good vid on ebikes too. Curious. Seem expensive, but do they deliver for what you pay? Any kind of small ebike or moped always struggle when it comes to dealing with hills. But a great downhill. lol.

Got home from work, grabbed a beer and went to my mancave to work on my '18 Kona Process AL/DL while watching and listening. It is time for a new headset, fork & shock and some other goodies. I'm glad Kona is back in OG hands too. 👍🏻

i grew up with santa cruz rob roskopp skateboard models. that's as close as i'll get to caring about anything SC, Spesh, or Kona makes.

I'm wondering if the bike brands, in the US, are concerned about China entering the bicycle marketplace. I hope they are compiling data and crunching the numbers to get some idea of how much of the bicycle marketplace China will take. Or, the bike brands are taking the easy way out by paying hundreds of thousand of dollars to lobby government to impose tariffs.

would you be able to let me know the helmet?

Can you do a video about the different types of e-bikes? Most people need to learn the difference between Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bikes. Young people (not all of them) with Fat Tire bikes and motocross E-Bikes are giving all E-Bikes a bad name. An educational video with samples of each type of bike describing what they can and can not do might be helpful, as many cities are implementing new rules for e-bikes and will include all bikes with the latest regulations. Most people do not understand that a Class 1 e-bike will only move if you peddle, are limited to 20mph with assistance, and must be 16 or older to ride. Class-2 e-bikes have no regulations for age or speed, and they have a throttle plus peddles. A nice informative video is needed to educate the public. :)

Me ride longtime.

In this turn of events, I wonder if Pole will be saved.

Thor

Great review! What kind of stand is that you have? Will search your vids for a review.

Would like to get back into RC but would have to sell my bikes😭. Appreciate your videos and keep them coming👍

They are subsidies by there government. We are not as much in America. Just my humble opinion Thanks for the great videos !!!!!!

Love your channel. Not into rc or drones but i'll sub to them anyway

When someone yells out “Cheater” to me, I always respond, “Yeah, with your Mom!”

Seen sc ebikes with brosee motor and sram😮

Pricing below cost. Can not compete with that. When need big tariffs on the Chinese. Let them sale there stuff in China

Francis I love the personal touch on these - thanks for running these episodes! Interesting news indeed - and I agree with you WRT Chinese. Ebikes won't be costing $10k+ for long...

Did Wal Mart purchase Specialized recently? Francis, are you not longer with MTBR? You started that right?

I would totally buy a Kona if they actually brought it back. They should come back hard with a DH team.

such a big fan of kona! my first mtb was a kona honzo. this is exciting

Bro. I go over to Aptos for rides all the time. If you're down for it. I'd love to join you with my Levo! I recently broke my finger from a downhill fall. So I'm not able to ride for a few weeks. But I'd love to catch a ride!

Pretty excited to see what Rob will bring to the beloved "S" . Our shop was a long time Konda dealer and last year we were told out of the blue that we were no longer going to be a dealer, mind you we are not a small shop, esp in the Portland MTB scene so we were surprised, but because their bikes had become harder and harder to sell (not competitive pricing at all) we were not broken up about it all, just took down the posters and signs and sold off our inventory.

Interesting footnote . Love these up to date videos on the industry

Santa Cruz lost its mojo about ten years ago. Now it’s just another hipster brand with its souls replaced by a massive marketing department, lots of hot air and product framing.

Madre rocks a 2023 Kona Hei Hei CR 🎉 for lots of her races. 😊

I though for some reason Specialized specified no coil shocks to be used on the Carbon Levo frames on Gen 3? Is that not true....asking for friend