Thanks dude, hit me up if you're out this way!

@@K1ngJame5-mtb lots of roots and surprisingly slimy!

@@ryder.alastra agreed, that new Ex maybe the best 140 bike out right now. Glad you’re enjoying the Slash, Trek really made something special.

@@themiddleagemasher8108 I think you’ll be stoked!

@@NICADV I almost orders a gen 5 but changed my mind last minute

@@themiddleagemasher8108 you made the right choice!

I will start with the easy stuff. The Altitude is arguably a "better" value the comparable build is $500 less and has better tires, including CushCore touch points and quite a bit lighter. In the Slash's corner you do get the Vivid Select + with adjustable HBO. On the ride side of things I wouldn't say either have better traction on the descents and the back end of the Altitude gets out of the way just as well as the high pivot. As far as mixed wheels the Slash feels more designed around the mixed wheels. Climbing, the Slash is the more efficient climber but both have a great body position and the Altitude is quieter. Finally the head angle adjustment and reach adjustment is easier to use on the Altitude but the flip chip for the mullet setup is very hard to access. I don't think either bike is clear winner, but they are both great. They have a few other quirks but I think this response is already too long so if you have any specific questions feel free to reach out on Instagram.

I like them right at 780mm

Thanks for your information.

@@themiddleagemasher8108 I’m 170lbs and don’t have a ton of time on the New Zeb and Vivid so I’m not sure rebound and I started with compression in the middle. As far as psi I ran 60 psi front and 210 rear.

@@K1ngJame5-mtb yeah, just the pulleys on the climb. It was nice and quiet on the descents.

I’m looking for one and a bunch of shops are willing to unofficially discount the price to make the sale

@@KiwiInGermanyMTB yeah, bike prices went insane during the pandemic, mostly blaming shipping and demand, it will be interesting to see where things finally land

@@K1ngJame5-mtb good to know shop are already trying to move them

Dude, What's up! We raced BME together when I was back in CO. The Trek is a bit more maneuverable, especially at slower speed. You do notice that it's a bit heavier. On the rest on the downhill, the high pivot abp suspension loves going fast and takes big hits and square edges like a champ. I think high speed stability is very similar even with the smaller rear wheel. The difference from the suspension is really what sets the bike apart, when braking the rear end stays much more active, the bike stays more composed and so you have more control.

@@NICADV Long time no see! Diggin the channel, thanks for the info.

@@joshgaube1259 thanks, if you make it up this way, I’m happy to show you around!

@@ernst_42 just the pulleys while climbing

@@djjmann I was surprised how similar they are. I expected the Slash to be more of a pig and more sluggish and it wasn’t. I would say the Nomad still has an edge for maneuverability and pop, but only marginally. I’m still happy with my purchase largely because of the simplicity without all the extra pulleys.