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Yes it can. It is considered a trail bike and can hold its own especially with the front and rear thru axles. As far as new ones, we are down to only 1 unfortunately. A new model is rumored to be coming sometime in the future but I do not have any details on that right now

30-50 miles is the estimate but that depends on a lot of things like your weight, your terrain, what assist level you are in. I am probably going to buy one for myself and can give some better data soon (at least for where and how I ride)

Thanks for reaching out from South Africa! Unfortunately we do not ship overseas, sorry... I'm trying to think who might. What size frame are you looking for?

@@BikingRoots thanks for the reply. I’m looking for a size small (I’m 167cm tall). Happy to pay the Aramex shipping costs if this is a way for shipping it. Do you have an email which we can correspond on? Thanks Jason

Hey man! Oh my goodness, no way! Right when I saw your name, I was like, "that name sounds familiar" then I saw your comment. Ha, no way, crazy... Even more crazy that you are apparently restoring an LTS! That's awesome. How long have you had yours? Where are you living these days? Hope all is going well

Right around 28 I believe so shave off about 2 lbs. My carbon wheels aren’t the lightest (they are more trail oriented than XC). My fork as well is on the heavier side compared to some lighter forks but for me it feels great! So much lighter and faster than the enduro bikes I’ve been riding and used to over the last 5 years

130mm of rear travel

@@BikingRoots Thank you because it was almost impossible to find that info on official website so appreciated,thank you

@@interceptor7905 Yeah no problem. I know it can get a bit confusing with shock travel. Usually most brands list the travel with the frame, then they give the eye to eye length and the stroke specs under rear shock but don’t list travel because the numbers along with the frame design = rear wheel travel. Hope that makes sense, more technical than fork travel.

That's awesome! Congrats! Can't wait for you to get it and get to riding! Where are you located?

@@BikingRoots New England….Connecticut to be exact.

@@celticspirit1 Oh right on! Never been but sounds beautiful. Have fun

@@BikingRoots Thanks. Thank you for the vid as well. Cheers.

No they are not unfortunately. Wire bead. Rims are not taped either. You could tape them and attempt a ghetto tubeless setup with existing tires (but results vary). Or wear them out then buy tubeless or just buy some tubeless now and be done with it (if that’s your goal)

Thanks for sharing! Wow, sounds like an interesting build! Glad you are doing what you want and enjoying the process. Have fun on your custom mullet! Take care

Thanks for sharing your build! Wow, that sounds like a pretty sweet setup. Nice spec choices. Yours sounds like it will be a lot lighter than mine! Can’t wait to see the final build. Let me know how it turns out and tag us on IG or something so we can see. Take care

I guess it depends what agreements you have ahead of time with each other on big purchases! For many people an ebike is a pretty big purchase so I'd say most like to at least be given a heads up but again it depends on where you are at financially and making sure you are both on the same page! For me, once my wife got into biking and saw the differences in components and why some bikes cost more and how they ride compared to lesser bikes, she gets it now and understands my purchases on bikes much better than before.

Thanks man, ha not sure about it being a shred machine but it sure is fun. Yes hopefully soon, if this darn rain will stop!!! Take care buddy

These days as higher end bikes are on sale at closer to the $2k mark, I can see where if you spend a bit more, you can get a better bike. Which specs in particular on this one do you think are wack?

@@BikingRoots well a lot of lower and bikes come with sram SX ,micro shift , in avid mechanical disks. I just picked up izzo core 1 for 1900 and seams to be a good price n spec. Pike base , select + rear shock. Sx drivetrain. Crank brother wheels , sram g2 brakes

@@kiethpederson7558 I've never seen any mechanical disc on bikes more than $600 thankfully. Congrats on the izzo. Those look like sweet specs for the price. Yeah, direct to consumer companies do have some crazy deals right now

Oh no way! What color is yours? Well, since I just got it, I’ve only ridden it once at cypress creek! Hopefully more soon. Glad you are liking yours! See you around

@@BikingRoots same color man, Aqua.! 😀

@@rlopez9044 ha, right on!

Thanks for sharing. Wow, that's impressive that you ride it more than your Sentinel! Especially in the PNW. I've had codes before and they work well, good call. I've heard beefier tires are needed up there! Thanks for sharing and glad to hear you are enjoying it so much. I look forward to my time with mine. Take care

Good question. No difference between 2023 and 2024. Marin is actually doing away with model years which will take a bit to get used to, but they will just go to generations not yearly changes or updates.

@@BikingRoots that's sounds much better 👌🇭🇲

Awesome! Congrats on the purchase! Glad you are enjoying it so much. To more bobcat memories!

Thanks for the comment. Nice, I like the Fuel EXe and have a couple friends with them. I like the display it has on the top tube which gives you all your data. Yes glad to see there are more lightweight emtbs on the market now. Take care

yes you are limited but at least it has quick release front axles so the straight steerer forks like the Rockshox Judy or Recon or Manitou Markhor are straight steerer w/ qr axles so a direct swap. If someone already has or wants a tapered higher end fork, usually they have boost thru axles, so that would require them to have to install a lower cup adapter and a new wheel with thru axle.

Thanks for commenting from the UK! Sweet custom build on your Spur! Glad to hear you've had such a good time on it over the last year and a half and that it is your do it all bike. I bet riding in the UK is amazingly pretty. Yeah I hear ya on the paint, it does seem to be a bit fragile so we shall see how it holds up to me riding it. Thanks for your comment and for sharing!

Thanks, yep it is pretty. Yeah, thankfully bikes are pretty modular these days so with a few exceptions, you can build and try different parts and go back and forth. In the end, most bike manufacturers are just frame builders and they all use similar parts for their bikes

Thanks for sharing! Hmm, I'll keep that Ohlins in mind. I've never run Ohlins (usually out of my price range!) but have heard great things. Pike would be cool. Thanks for the tips and for sharing. Take care!

Thanks! Since the video I did end up changing the bars to carbon and a new stem. Only 2 rides on it thus far! Need to ride more

Nice Build!

@@brettm.1115 thanks, you should build one

So many reasons. Color, deals, sometimes you get it then Just decide after a few rides you want or find better components. My main problem is always framesets don't come in the same colors as the built ones.

​@bhcrox, you stated in the description that you didn't ride it stock. So, how can you really justify swapping parts?

@@CJGrand1 it's not my post. I was just commenting on why I've done the same thing with a new bike. When you start getting into having multiple bikes. Parts just end up on different builds. It's fun if you like to tinker and turn wrench. If you look a lot of times a full bike is only a few hundred more then a frameset and you get more parts! 😉

​@@bhcroxsorry, I didn't realize it was not someone from the video. 😂 You are correct though.

Yes, normally I would agree with you and do a frame up build with my parts on it which I've done many times in the past. This time was a bit different. 1) they no longer sold the old frame and color by itself, only the new one and the price for me to buy it even at dealer price was less than a complete NX build 2) Even at my cost, suspension isn't cheap, so I was probably going to spend $500 or so for a fork, the NX build had a Fox 34 (rhythm) but still fine with grip damper. 3) If I didn't use the wheelset or brakes (which is why I didn't even ride it stock) I could sell the wheelset, brakes, crankset, cassette as "new-take off" and often do to customers in my shop that busted a wheel, want new brakes, cranks, etc. The parts go into my supply to use on another build or re-sell to those that need it and want to save money over new. 3) I'm doing my own labor or having my guys do it if they are bored so I have all the resources and tools to do it quick and easy and it is fun for me. That being said, yes I know it doesn't make a lot of sense but for me this time it did! Take care

thanks for the comment and sharing your love for high pivot Norcos! Yeah, I need to get on one on the trail to see how it compares to my forbidden I owned. Hopefully soon! Take care

Ha! I know right, yes finally I've been on a couple rides with it after my upgrades and it is way fun... video coming soon on that. Yes, even short travel bikes can do a lot more than the old freeride and DH bikes of old! These days bikes are pretty incredible compared to what I started out on. Have fun on the trails

Thanks for sharing! Awesome you have it. Yes, I noticed on my first 2 rides now that it does accelerate much more quickly than my previous bikes. Good call on the x01. In the next video I'll show what I upgraded. Yeah, UDH would be nice, but yeah couldn't justify the expense just to go UDH. AXS GX works well for me

Nice! Glad you are interested in it. Yeah, if I end up getting one for myself/the shop I can do some range testing. Stay tuned

Thanks. I was able to give a S4 size a parking lot test over the weekend. I was able to try all four power modes going up a small punchy hill. The motor felt good. It was quieter than my Bosch CX, and the bike with Chester pedals weighed 46lbs. That is 9 lbs. lighter than my Rail, so range is currently my only hesitation.

@@khodges3333 oh nice! That's good you could test one out in person. Nice to hear that feedback. Yeah range is a question. I guess in theory, smaller/lighter, doesn't need as much juice to power you around so should be similar but not sure yet

Glad you like it! Yeah they did a good job i think on it.

Unfortunately I just have my medium in shop at the moment. How tall are you? You are welcome to try it out even though too small. JBP! Haven’t been there in so long. Need to get out there again soon

@@BikingRoots I’m a large, 6foot tall. This rain needs to stop!

@@LCNismo agreed! Hopefully trails will dry out this week. If you decide to come look at my Spur, just let me know (at least to see the fit and finish since it is too small for you).

Haha! Good

​@BikingRoots im old school xc. Into light and fast. I just built an nos 2017 Sworks Epic frame up. 25.2 lbs. with pedals! Really happy with it.

@@johndef5075 Thanks for sharing. Oh nice, congrats! That sounds like fun and pretty darn light! Have fun with it

Thanks for the question. We did another video a year or so ago comparing the 3 at the shop (if that helps). In summary though, unless you are in love with one of the bobcat 3 colors, I'd go to the 4. Everything is identical basically minus the drivetrain. So for $100 you get a 1x9 drivetrain with a clutch derailleur... so single chain ring up front, big cassette in the back. This will lighten up your bike a bit, make shifting easier, and be quieter and stronger if you intend on using it a good amount off road. Good luck!

Yessir! Come on by!

Ha! Well… possibly soon. Haven’t decided yet

thanks for the comment! Yeah, agreed, it is a looker and yes it does give it a nice clean look when the top tube transitions nicely to the seat tube. I’ve had some kind of goofy looking bikes over the years so it’s nice to have something clean and more simple! Take care

Hands down… he is slow

Ha! Not this one… possibly coming soon though 😀

I guess they preferred that term over “down country” basically meaning it works everywhere. Isn’t cross country or trail

oh right on, congrats! Yeah, it looks pretty good, thanks

@@BikingRoots thanks I have a 2022 model and I hope my seat tube don’t crack :(

@@waldowsxxghostxx8577 Haven’t had any seat tube cracking that I’ve seen. A couple top tubes on XL bikes with really tall guys and also a good amount of chain stays (under warranty), so watch the chain stay right where it curves into the bottom shell by the chain ring.

@@BikingRoots what are you saying about the chainstay I got a visual I have my chainstay protector wrapped up in lizard skin propylene with Velcro then zipped tied it so their or their following the linkage connects to the bb ? What should I look out for?

@@waldowsxxghostxx8577 If you follow your chainstay protector towards your crank you will get to a weld, then it indents inwards towards another weld. That section right there is where sometimes you may develop a crack. Just keep an eye on it. Most haven't had issues but we've done some warranties in the past. Hope it helps

comes with a Rockshox Recon air fork

Ha ok sounds good. I just found a video the other day with a guy showing how to do it so I may be able to save it. Stay tuned

Ha, no shame in that. Onyx hubs would be for you then