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Convert that single speed to gears and that bike will be fire

that air bag is gonna be sick

Bought a 2023 A30 and like you I've been switching the chip around; it's cool how it makes a subtle but noticeable difference. This is my first full-suspension mtb and it's definitely fun to ride and tinker with. I've got it in position seven now, which to me kind of made the suspension feel more firm and it seems to climb better.

Yo Shady, why is that POC helmet visor so damn big you look like the guy playing Darth Vader in Space Balls! You gotta get a fully sus and bang down some real enduro tracks. That e-ht needs a set of carbon hoops and bar to tone down the stiffness. The Kryptol tire isnt an xc tire and is heavy af, so if you're trying to drop weight on that e-ht and make it ride faster you need something like the forekaster exo+ casing. Those are xc trails so you should wear spandex to not look out of place. I'd worry about trashing that bike so fast if I pushed it through real tracks.

Is yours a medium? The small comes with 27.5 wheels. If you’re 5’7” the small would definitely suit you better

I had mine out this weekend. I just can't believe the climbing power, I don't like the rattles and clunky SRAM shifts, but it's so fun I overlook it.

Sweet! Maybe if I off-loaded a few bicycles then I could justify adding an ebike to my stable

Any update on using these for MTB? A comparison to Fivetens would be really interesting. Stiffness and durability, especially. Fit and fashion are going to be subjective anyway.

I nearly purchased an Aventon Ramblas last week, but after a test ride, I decided against it. Since no shops in my town carry this brand, I had to drive 150 km to Victoria, BC, to find a bike shop that offered test rides on the Ramblas. Kudos to Aventon for the 100 Nm torque engine, which is excellent for larger riders like myself (220 lbs) when climbing hills. The torque is impressive, but unfortunately, Aventon cut corners on other aspects of the bike. In my opinion, the overall quality and enjoyment of the ride on dirt single tracks are poor. It might be okay for pavement, and that's where the Ramblas shines, as you pointed out. I must mention that the front forks combined with the hardtail design make this one of the roughest e-bikes I've ever ridden. I felt every bump on the single track trail in my wrists and back during the test ride. Additionally, the 100 Nm torque engine sounds like an over-revved electric drill and is much louder compared to other e-bike engines like Bosch or Yamaha. Ultimately, the Ramblas wasn’t the right fit for me, and I ended up finding a better match with a GasGas Enduro on sale. I encourage everyone to test ride the e-bike you're considering before purchasing! E-bikes are a big investment, so finding the right fit and ride is worth the time and effort. Happy trails, everyone!

I'm a new rider with a size 9.5US shoes, would you recommend the small or larger pedal for the waveform?

This was a very educational video. Appreciate the content and the stoke!

Yoyo my boy u gotta get some fitness so u aint huffin for air so fast! The manual and all the bike throwing is easier if that weight is down too.. big ups from an ol og to another!!

nice bike! I'm also building a DJ with rigid fork. I think they look rad!

Damn rain! Shad or whoever else can chime in... Monday 6/24/24 I'm flying to MN with my bike, my best days to ride are Tuesday/ Wednesday and frankly, if I can't ride Localized or Monarch Paradise it's a waste to bring my bike, I'm only in town a few days. What are the odds of getting to ride either of those spots Tuesday/Wednesday this week? I need answer quick so I can save the hassle of bringing my bike, if it's a loss. Thanks MTB fam!

Here in Fargo/Moorhead, we've been struggling to keep trails open. Pretty much everything here is right along the river, which has been in and out of flood stages a couple times in the past month, and the soil itself basically turns to grease when it's a bit muddy anyway. On a normal year, it's about a 48 hour wait after significant rain for trails to dry out. This year it's been tough to even get that much of a window.

Why cant you film some of your road rides.? I think road rides are just as cool especially for those who do not live in minnesota.

I haven’t owned a mt bike since the late ‘90s I had a Voodoo Hoodoo. I’m looking to get back into riding. I’m just starting to do some research and am looking at the Co-Op bikes. What are the pros and cons on going with 29”s vs 27.5”?

Wind Rain. Trees falling weeds growing. Trail work. Just ready to ride. Hopefully nice weather soon.

Tell me about it. Travelled to Eau Claire Wisconsin and the trails are too wet to ride.

Glad to hear you’re doing well. My takeaway from this video is that you’re booking a flight to Sedona/Phoenix to escape the rain and soak in some sun!

Good thing we have some paved trails for gravel/road riding. Dirt trails are mud in Mn.

Thanks for your help !

strange design oO

6:27 upgraded to rival ? Is that the brand or model thanks 👍

Thanks Shad for the reveiw. I have been looking at the Spectral 125 CF after I bought their fat bike ,The Dude. That fatty at that price and then riding it I was super impressed . Seems like good value overall on their bike lines. Canyon I found out as been around for awhile in Europe so not fly by nighters.

Interesting comment about sidewall stiffness.

Big question from is…. Do you prefer it over the Rustler?

My mom passed away this year in January sorry for your loss

Just ordered the 125 cf 8 😬

Big help!

I've got the AL6 and I really like it too. It's my first full sus. I had nice bikes before but that was in the early 2000's. It's crazy how good bikes are now! Thanks for the cool ride review.

The spec on that bike is insane for the price. How are you liking those dt Swiss wheels?

Good call to not trust the carbon bars, I personally wouldn’t trrust anything Canyon in Carbon Fiber. Their OCLV process sucks as is their well documented rear triangle failures. Stick with name brands and LBS support.

Man me and my buddy have been doing dh on bmx for a few years and i cant lie the swamp master is in my shopping cart

Throw the aero headset cap and those aero stem spacers in the bin and get the CC zs49 headset cap so it doesnt creak and looks waay cooler.

What trail system are you riding?

How much was it ? Like almost 4 K?

So just how robust is that artificial joint if you come off and land heavy on your knee?

Rare swamp master sighting in it element’s 😀

I still ride dirtbikes with my dad he's 70, keeps it up

What a G

Wow

Kona did a pivot around the bottom bracket in the 2000’s on a couple different 26in mountain bikes, swamp master looks sick

This was a great review, very helpful, and so on and so forth

I was just at Murphy with my Spectral 125 CF8. And I also had to walk the uphill rock gardens. 7:24 It is lime the uphill rcok garden on the north loop at Wirth. I get that one like 50% of the time.

Well compared to road levers those r wayyyy better. I never seen or used those exact ones but I have struggled in my early days of biking with levers, then I bought Pedro's levers and never looked back and they look almost exactly the same as yours. The shape needs to have that deep scoop or they suck. It's cuz u already have practically the best levers that's y u have no problems

I got the same issue on the aluminum. going to take it apart in the winter to confirm but I have a feeling it might be the same thing. Bike rides well just creaky AF.

Enjoyed watching your race, I was rooting for you all the way! Pretty exciting.