@@KevDoes oh, one more tidbit... I also contacted another LBS in my area; high end shop and very well respected. I know how the industry works and these days you'll get bikes only if you're a high-rated dealer with established relationships with vendors. And this shop is. So I call them at the same time. "What's the deal with Ibis?" I ask. "We will be getting our next shipment in November or December." Total bummer, but not unexpected. "So do you have a wait list?" "Yup!" "How many people on it?" "400!!!!" Holy crap, four hundred people on their wait list. SO glad I called my other contact and sourced two Ibis. THAT'S how bad it is or was this summer trying to get bikes.
Wow, great choice. I bought my YT Izzo last year with the remote so I can lock out the rear shock which I switched to the fox remote. I also got a $500 refund because major delayed shipping. I got a great deal and it’s a fun bike, your going to love it.
Nice video! I have a core 4 Izzo in transit. Seeing the unboxing really got me stoked... and helped me prepare for the build. I like the green of the core 3 better than the grey I got!
I know this vid has been out for a bit Kev but I would strongly suggest ditching those pedals and getting a better quality set of flats for the bike. Race Face Chesters are popular and very good, I ride the Crank Brothers Stamp1 composites which have been very good so far. The pedals included are there for a legal reason to say they sold a complete bike, has to do with some stupid legal case years ago. Congrats on the new bike, you are gonna love how this thing rides for sure.
So happy to have come across this video. Ordered the same bike a couple weeks ago an now I get to see it in the flesh. Who else was yelling 'other side' at the 12:00 mark?
Sabes que la ultima vez estaba guardada bajo llave con cadenas dentro de un cuarto cerrado? Como quiera me lo robaron pero esta vez tengo que hacer algo diferente ja
Hey Kev, Hope you're enjoying your new ride, looks amazing. I think someone mentioned it before but I just want to double down on what they said. When you use clamp any carbon bike to a stand, use the seat post. Not just because it can chip the paint, but I've heard sad stories from people clamping their frame down and CRACKING it!
Clamping the seat post has ALWAYS been the way an experienced and professional mechanic secures a bicycle in a repair stand. Thin-walled tubes are the norm in high end bikes, regardless of the material. Even thicker-walled aluminum will crimp with a repair stand. Even with today's "gentle" clamps, you still want to avoid the frame. All it takes is a little dirt on the frame and you're mashing it into the paint. Back in the day when 27.2 seat posts were the norm, you'd usually have several old, used seat posts in the shop you'd use instead of clamping the customer's nice seat post. Scratching and marring a customer's polished Campy post, or nice carbon post is NOT what you want to do. So you mark the customer's seat height BEFORE pulling their post, toss in the dummy and clamp with gusto! It's hard watching CZcams videos with bikes clamped by the frame. It takes a lot of restraint to NOT flame the crap out of them in the comments section!
You should be able to use the key on the front and rear thru axel. Also you might want to keep it in a saddle bag or tool kit so it doesn’t fall off on a mega jump. I’m excited to hear how this bike works out. I’ve been eyeing some canyons but buying online with no idea how it’ll fit?
I got the same bike. Be careful with that bike stand on the frame. The matte finish chips super easy. Use the stand on the seat post whenever possible. If you absolutely have to clamp on the frame, maybe put a rag between the clamp and frame. Beautiful bike. Rides even better. Have fun!
If you "absolutely have to clamp the frame," DON'T!!!!! DON'T EVER CLAMP BICYCLE FRAMES! EVER!!!! There, is that clear enough? If you "have" to clamp the frame, you're simply not being creative! A rag isn't the solution. It will still grind dirt into the finish. Or worse, not properly hold the bike, and allow it to fall out of the stand, doing potentially more damage. Hell, pull the damn fork and hold the frame by the head tube if you have to! (This is how most frame builders and painters suspend the frame during work.)
Kev,Kev,Kev. Being a CZcamsr you should know to do a search on CZcams first. CZcams is my go to source for any project I’m working on. Beautiful bike by the way! Sweet.
That's fair, but I wanted people to have a real experience of what I went through while putting the bike together. That way you know what issues I have and how I overcame them so you can do the same!
I have this bike coming a little bit after June 18, but the more I look at this bike the more I feel like the rear shock mount on the bottom looks very weak this looks like two little tiny holes holding the shocking I could be wrong because I haven't seen it in person.
I have this bike coming a little bit after June 18, but the more I look at this bike the more I feel like the rear shock mount on the bottom looks very weak this looks like two little tiny holes holding the shocking I could be wrong because I haven't seen it in person. secondly the talk wrench isn't super important on the rear derailer as the rear triangle is aluminum
Hey Kevin! You got here the most positive comment section I have ever came across on CZcams. Haha! How is the bike holding up? Any changed parts so far?
I’m honored Sergiu! Thank you for saying that and joining in on the positive-ness lol No changed parts so far - only thing I’ve added is a mount for my bike computer! Besides that I need to bleed the brakes and tune the shifting (normal wear). Everything else is AMAZING!
@@KevDoes I bought one myself as soon as I got the email that they have the Izzo on stock. Today I have assembled it and rode it for a couple of kilometers, it’s amazing how stiff you can get it by closing the shock and the fork.
In my old apartment building downtown, it looks like someone snuck into the bicycle cage pretending to be a janitor then they cut the lock off my bike and walked out
@@KevDoes Sorry to hear. But you're not alone by any means. Garage theft is rampant these days. A friend had his secure storage room door cut open, then his NY chain cut and his full suspension bike stolen. I beefed up my garage locks right as the pandemic began. I'm VERY glad I did. And this is in addition to having every bike locked with quality chains and/or u-locks. Not that they're much of a deterrent these days. The next thing I'm going to add to my garage is a motion-activated video camera with WiFi connectivity and notifications. That way if there's motion in my garage whenever I'm not in it, I'll KNOW! With 10 bikes and an entire shop in my garage, I need to know if some scumbag is trying to rip me off. Yes, I have insurance, but most of my bikes are unique, custom, custom painted and mean a lot to me and hard or impossible to replace. Plus, I'm a lock and security fanatic, so I've always taken bike security seriously. I worked with "Bad Bones" back in the day and have augmented my locks with my own cuffs, crossbars and added beef to thwart thieves. I also bought an Altor SAF grinder-proof lock when they were unveiled. $300 and 13 pounds, but pretty damn effective! And I'm happy to say my paranoia worked so far!
Just got my Izzo in and had the same trouble figuring out the rear axle removal. For my Izzo it takes a 6 mm however there is some sort of internal ring that you have to push firmly through to get the wrench deep in there. Hope this helps someone else.
And I thought I was the happiest person on earth getting a new mountain bike this summer. Kevin's enthusiasm takes the cake!
Haha thank you! What bike did you get??
@@KevDoes oh, one more tidbit...
I also contacted another LBS in my area; high end shop and very well respected. I know how the industry works and these days you'll get bikes only if you're a high-rated dealer with established relationships with vendors. And this shop is.
So I call them at the same time. "What's the deal with Ibis?" I ask.
"We will be getting our next shipment in November or December." Total bummer, but not unexpected.
"So do you have a wait list?"
"Yup!"
"How many people on it?"
"400!!!!"
Holy crap, four hundred people on their wait list. SO glad I called my other contact and sourced two Ibis.
THAT'S how bad it is or was this summer trying to get bikes.
Enjoy the new ride Kevin, looks great.
Thank you Chris! it has been a BLAST so far
Congratulations on the new bike! I love new bike day.
SAME!! Thank you Ken!
Awesome video, love the enthusiasm! My Izzo shipped out yesterday from YT. So stoked to get it rollin! Enjoy
Oh my goodness congrats! Which one did you end up getting?
I even like the comments on your posts. It’s a fine little corner on CZcams. A fine community. I hope your channel continues to prosper.
It will because of people like you Josh!
enjoy the new bike sir! looks like a great one.
So far it has been AMAZING Alan!
Wow, great choice. I bought my YT Izzo last year with the remote so I can lock out the rear shock which I switched to the fox remote. I also got a $500 refund because major delayed shipping. I got a great deal and it’s a fun bike, your going to love it.
That's awesome! The entire bike is already a great deal, so getting an even better deal is sweet!
Nice video! I have a core 4 Izzo in transit. Seeing the unboxing really got me stoked... and helped me prepare for the build. I like the green of the core 3 better than the grey I got!
Awww yeah! YT FAM!!! I’m glad it got you excited, it’s such a great bike! Send me a picture of it when you get it, I’d love to see!
Kevin. Congrats on the new bike! Looks awesome. We should go for a ride before the snow falls.
Let's do it Rob! What trails do you like to ride?
@@KevDoes Something not too technical. Maybe the MN River Bottoms? I'm open to suggestions.
OMG Nothing like a brand new bike....way to go Kev....so jealous
Isn't it so fun??? Thank you Susan!
papo KLK that was awesome I’m looking forward to more of your vids
Dímelo hermano! Ya pronto cada semana vas a ver un video nuevo!
I know this vid has been out for a bit Kev but I would strongly suggest ditching those pedals and getting a better quality set of flats for the bike. Race Face Chesters are popular and very good, I ride the Crank Brothers Stamp1 composites which have been very good so far. The pedals included are there for a legal reason to say they sold a complete bike, has to do with some stupid legal case years ago.
Congrats on the new bike, you are gonna love how this thing rides for sure.
Yeah, honestly still playing around with flats vs clips. Time will tell! Thank you for the suggestions!
So happy to have come across this video. Ordered the same bike a couple weeks ago an now I get to see it in the flesh. Who else was yelling 'other side' at the 12:00 mark?
Now you know for when your bike comes in! It's such a fun bike so far you will love it
Real awesome bike Kevin, Congratulations! Y mijo, esta vez guardala bajo llave y con cadenas para que no te la roben otra vez!
Sabes que la ultima vez estaba guardada bajo llave con cadenas dentro de un cuarto cerrado? Como quiera me lo robaron pero esta vez tengo que hacer algo diferente ja
Hey Kev, Hope you're enjoying your new ride, looks amazing. I think someone mentioned it before but I just want to double down on what they said. When you use clamp any carbon bike to a stand, use the seat post. Not just because it can chip the paint, but I've heard sad stories from people clamping their frame down and CRACKING it!
Well that would be a bad day now wouldn't it
Clamping the seat post has ALWAYS been the way an experienced and professional mechanic secures a bicycle in a repair stand. Thin-walled tubes are the norm in high end bikes, regardless of the material. Even thicker-walled aluminum will crimp with a repair stand.
Even with today's "gentle" clamps, you still want to avoid the frame. All it takes is a little dirt on the frame and you're mashing it into the paint.
Back in the day when 27.2 seat posts were the norm, you'd usually have several old, used seat posts in the shop you'd use instead of clamping the customer's nice seat post. Scratching and marring a customer's polished Campy post, or nice carbon post is NOT what you want to do. So you mark the customer's seat height BEFORE pulling their post, toss in the dummy and clamp with gusto!
It's hard watching CZcams videos with bikes clamped by the frame. It takes a lot of restraint to NOT flame the crap out of them in the comments section!
You should be able to use the key on the front and rear thru axel. Also you might want to keep it in a saddle bag or tool kit so it doesn’t fall off on a mega jump. I’m excited to hear how this bike works out. I’ve been eyeing some canyons but buying online with no idea how it’ll fit?
The bike is AMAZING so far. Exactly what I wanted and it feels so great
Tapping nails on table waiting for ride footage. I saw the tease. Grrrrr
Bike looks fantastic BTW
Haha you will get PLENTY coming up trust me. I have been doing A LOT of riding and recording footage for you!
Many happy miles ... of smiles :)
You better believe it Craig!
Nice bike Kev I am excited to get one!
Awesome thank you Nabil! When will you be getting yours?
@@KevDoes I don't know yet
When you're ready to try that thing out at Hillside in Elk River, let me know. Happy to show off the trails anytime!
I am down! That sounds like a good time
@@KevDoes sent you a message on IG. Let me know when you want to come check it out. I’m ready to go almost any time.
I got the same bike. Be careful with that bike stand on the frame. The matte finish chips super easy. Use the stand on the seat post whenever possible. If you absolutely have to clamp on the frame, maybe put a rag between the clamp and frame. Beautiful bike. Rides even better. Have fun!
Thanks for the tip, and congrats on your new bike!! It's amazing so far
If you "absolutely have to clamp the frame," DON'T!!!!!
DON'T EVER CLAMP BICYCLE FRAMES! EVER!!!!
There, is that clear enough?
If you "have" to clamp the frame, you're simply not being creative! A rag isn't the solution. It will still grind dirt into the finish. Or worse, not properly hold the bike, and allow it to fall out of the stand, doing potentially more damage.
Hell, pull the damn fork and hold the frame by the head tube if you have to! (This is how most frame builders and painters suspend the frame during work.)
@@dudeonbike800 fair enough. I don’t do it. I don’t ever see a need for it. Guy in the vid was clamping his frame. Tell him.
Kev,Kev,Kev. Being a CZcamsr you should know to do a search on CZcams first. CZcams is my go to source for any project I’m working on.
Beautiful bike by the way! Sweet.
That's fair, but I wanted people to have a real experience of what I went through while putting the bike together. That way you know what issues I have and how I overcame them so you can do the same!
@@KevDoes good stuff as always Kevin.
Very nice 👌
Indeed Devin!!
Your bike stand looks like mine. Did you get it at Aldi's?
Yes!! Exactly where I got it from Craig. It is such a good value for the money!
Hey kevin, I’m looking at the Izzo also. I have a xxl YT jeffsy. How tall are you? I’m thinking of going smaller to an xl Izzo.
Hey Kevin! I am 6'6" and I feel like the XXL Izzo fits me great!
Kevin, I just got the same bike. Do you recommend assembling it on my own or taking it to a shop? Thank you
Are you handy at all?
I have this bike coming a little bit after June 18, but the more I look at this bike the more I feel like the rear shock mount on the bottom looks very weak this looks like two little tiny holes holding the shocking I could be wrong because I haven't seen it in person.
I’ve gone and sent the bike off of some bike drops to flats with no issues! I weigh 220 pounds so I definitely have put it through the ringer
I have this bike coming a little bit after June 18, but the more I look at this bike the more I feel like the rear shock mount on the bottom looks very weak this looks like two little tiny holes holding the shocking I could be wrong because I haven't seen it in person. secondly the talk wrench isn't super important on the rear derailer as the rear triangle is aluminum
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Hey Kevin! You got here the most positive comment section I have ever came across on CZcams. Haha! How is the bike holding up? Any changed parts so far?
I’m honored Sergiu! Thank you for saying that and joining in on the positive-ness lol
No changed parts so far - only thing I’ve added is a mount for my bike computer! Besides that I need to bleed the brakes and tune the shifting (normal wear). Everything else is AMAZING!
@@KevDoes I bought one myself as soon as I got the email that they have the Izzo on stock. Today I have assembled it and rode it for a couple of kilometers, it’s amazing how stiff you can get it by closing the shock and the fork.
Yeah isn’t it?! But if you open everything up it becomes a big squishy bike. So much fun
I highly recommend Issi composite pedals, you will thank me later because those stock pedals suck.
Yeah, currently on the hunt for a solid set of pedals!
Just curious, how did you bike get stolen?
In my old apartment building downtown, it looks like someone snuck into the bicycle cage pretending to be a janitor then they cut the lock off my bike and walked out
@@KevDoes Sorry to hear. But you're not alone by any means. Garage theft is rampant these days. A friend had his secure storage room door cut open, then his NY chain cut and his full suspension bike stolen.
I beefed up my garage locks right as the pandemic began. I'm VERY glad I did. And this is in addition to having every bike locked with quality chains and/or u-locks. Not that they're much of a deterrent these days.
The next thing I'm going to add to my garage is a motion-activated video camera with WiFi connectivity and notifications. That way if there's motion in my garage whenever I'm not in it, I'll KNOW!
With 10 bikes and an entire shop in my garage, I need to know if some scumbag is trying to rip me off. Yes, I have insurance, but most of my bikes are unique, custom, custom painted and mean a lot to me and hard or impossible to replace.
Plus, I'm a lock and security fanatic, so I've always taken bike security seriously. I worked with "Bad Bones" back in the day and have augmented my locks with my own cuffs, crossbars and added beef to thwart thieves. I also bought an Altor SAF grinder-proof lock when they were unveiled. $300 and 13 pounds, but pretty damn effective! And I'm happy to say my paranoia worked so far!
Any idea on the weight?
My bike is XXL and weighs 30 lbs with tubeless tires, pedals, and no water bottle
Oof - not even one ride before your first scratch. I know that feel.:-\
Better to get it out of the way sooner. At least that's what I'm telling myself so I don't cry haha
A good american with a great german bike :] Get a bike stand dude ... If it's a carbon bike and folds over, it can be the last time...
I hear the germans do good things!
@@KevDoes them do the best 👍💯
Just got my Izzo in and had the same trouble figuring out the rear axle removal. For my Izzo it takes a 6 mm however there is some sort of internal ring that you have to push firmly through to get the wrench deep in there. Hope this helps someone else.
Took me forever to figure it out but glad you got it squared away!