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i personally would try something like an evil or a mondraker, because those are just so different but maybe they suit you better as every other bike

V3 Wreckoning in orange with all the AXS goodies would be my choice

Plot twist: nick already has had a commencal on pre order since august.

I'm amazed to see Kinetik has any bikes in stock given what covid has done to stocks

Please get the evil wreckoning.

EVIL!!! Love my Offering. Upgraded to the Offering from a 2019 Stumpjumper and extremely happy I did. night and day different bike.

Absolutely, new V3 Evil Wreckoning....

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I would take the Wreckoning, it looks sooo good!

That shop carries just about everything but Pivot, the new Switchblade is a beautiful all mountain rig.

Hey bro! Great talking with you today at Kinetik Cycles!!! I'm the guy who was telling you about the Shigura brakes. You're also the reason I went to Kinetik, I ended up buying a 2022 Transition Patrol. So far, I am loving the bike, feels indestructible with amazing small bump compliance. It's been a riot up on Fromme. Hopefully see you out on the trails!

I would definitely get the Rocky Mountain Slayer

I have a Ripmo v1. It pedals amazing and gives you very quick response. I was concerned with it not having enough rear travel, but I've ridden it at the Bike parks and really rowdy stuff and it just works so well. The shorter wheel base gives it a more playful feel. For only having 145 in the rear, it is amazing.

Kinetic is my favorite bike shop. They have a huge selection of bikes and brands. And they just have more bike accessories and parts to pimp out your ride than the average shop. And very friendly knowledgeable staff. Kudos also to Lynn Valley Bikes and Giant White Rock/Langley. My fave bike here... The Slayer.

I definitely think the Wreckoning would suit your style of riding the best! Hoping you get that one or the Chilcotin. Cheers man! great video!

Yessss it’s that time of the year again!!!

I think we can all agree the evil is the sweetest looking bike

Got an Offering this past summer and I loooooove it!

"8600 Canadian so it's a really good deal" *laughs in YT Capra Shred*

I have an Evil Following V3 with an 11.6 coil on the back. It’s the craziest, best bike I’ve ever ridden. Based on what you’ve said in previous videos you should definitely consider that V3 Wreckoning. The super short chainstays combined with the DELTA linkage make for a super fun and snappy good time. Especially for right and twisty north shore jank

Top three contenders for me are the evil wreckoning (I had one and personally loved it), the Norco sight, and the nomad.

I would personally get the altitude. I like a longer chain stay and I just love how Rockies pedal

That knolly is something else

I bought the Sight A3 in December and love the bike! I only had a couple chances to ride here in north Idaho (actually at Beacon Hill in Spokane) but the slack headtube angle and 29" wheels already saved my bacon over some sketchy parts of some trails. Very smooth and the build you were looking at would be awesome! I am an intermediate rider and only about a year of singletrack on a fatty hardtail but I am a fan of the Norco. It climbs pretty well. too.

Its pretty wild to see all differences between manufacturers and the rear shock locations and linkages and triangles! I want them all 🤣🤣🤣 Great video 🤘

Knolly all the way

I just got a sight c1 and I’m super happy with it!

Awesome Video, i almost choose a Evil or a Ripmo too. But in the end I ended up with a nice Deviate Highlander because in my opinion this is the best All Mountain Bike you can get right now. Nice Fox Suspension Front and Rear now and AXS Drivetrain :)

I would vote for the Wreckoning. I have a Following MB and an Offering. The older model you looked at, same color with X01 and 160 Lyrik. I've also recently had an Ibis HD4 to compared to. Evil's rear suspension has an amazing feel and all of their bikes have built in fun factor. I grew up on BMX too and love the playful feel! The stuff you ride warrants the big version, but the Offering is also very capable with a 160 fork and punches above it's weight. Good luck with whatever you go with!

Love my slayer (27.5) and honestly it pedals great. Highly recommend it.

I have a hunch you're going to choose the Ripmo! I ride the V1 and absolutely love it! A close second might be the Rocky Mountain.

Shout out to Kinetic Cycles. Such a friendly shop. Really glad you give them some shine :)

Definitely go for the ibis ripmo, I have one and out of every bike I have ever owned, it has outperformed a every bike I have ever ridden

Mongoose Boot'R! Walmart with a Bikeshop price!

Choices, choices, all good ones! At least your LBS has all of those bikes available! I have a V1 Ripmo, and love it. I lengthened the fork to 170mm, put a negative 1.5 degree angle headset in, it rocks! I live in Asheville, NC. Works great for my local trails and bike parks. If I were to choose one of those in your video, it would either be the Knolly Chilcotin, or the Santa Cruz Nomad. Probably the Nomad, with a Cascade Components LT link, and Fox 38 with a 180mm air spring. It would rip!!

That matte black is just amazing

That nomad!!! If the oxblood color looks good on camera I can only imagine what it’s like in real life

I was thinking of buying an Enduro and a DH bike by the end of 2021, but I think I will just lose my mind and go for the Wreckoning only. It's so cool. Look at that frame!!

I absolutely loved the Ripmo V2 that I rented in Sedona back in October. Thing was a pedaling machine out there. Hardly felt the 90 deg heat. I'm thinking about getting the Ripmp AF frame and building it up!

I would go for the knolly im On my second one and absolutely loving the suspension setup is amazing and the service at knolly is incredible

KNOLLY ALL THE WAYYY

Have you thought about the new forbidden dreadnought?

I just got a Kona process dl and i love it has amazing breaks and suspension

I really don't love how the rear end of those Evil bikes look! I'm like you in that looks are bigger deal than they should be. That includes build and paint. Those altitudes are beautiful. Though, a carbon "build-my-ride" Sight is way up there too. Looking forward to your next video!

I rode a Evil Wreckoning since three years now. Its a amazing bike ! I just buy the Specialized enduro 2121 for the next season. But I think Its Time for you to bleed black !

the colour of the santa cruz looks amazing

go for either one of the evil's. they're soo sick!!!!

nice video man! I've been debating an evil wreckoning. however living in the Scottish highlands i do a fair bit of peddling. you had a look at the new spesh SJ evo? cascade components have even made a linkage for it to bump it to 160mm rear. might be worth a look dude.

Late to the party. Thanks for the great reviews. What you said about the Knolly's suspension feel... I completely agree. Even my smaller Endorphin feels like a smaller version of my DH rigs perfectly damped suspension. Its so controlled and confidence inspiring. Not sure how much the coil out back contributes to that feel. Only one small issue with Knolly bikes... The frames are a bit hefty - but the ride, well its second to none. Thanks again. Oh, and on a completely separate note, Santa Cruz should offer that Oxblood red color on every model.

Call me Sherlock - but was I the only one that saw the Norco Sight around the 20:30-21:00 mark mounted up with Nobl wheels. VanCan is sponsored by Nobl. Just saying 😜

Wow, bikes that are available? And good ones as well. Happy picking.

Owned a nomad v4 then upgraded everything then eventually the frame to an evil insurgent. The evil is amazing. Best bike

I was sold on that 🔥🔥 Blue Norco Sight. Sick!

I personally think that the Evil Wreckoning is the clear choice here, that along with the Nomad, and the Sight. Delta is amazing as are the shorter chainstays. I owned a sight for this past season before switching to a Yeti-SB150 and can't say enough good things about it. It's also worth noting that you can throw a 170mm fork and install a longer stroke shock 55-57.5 on the sight if you were to desire more travel.

Your going with the Santa Cruz, I can see it in your eyes.

V3 Wreckoning, my favorite one, Knolly chilcoltin, second favorite, and Rocky Mountain Altitude, third favorite.

I have an Offering V2 with the Push 11-6 coil. It's amazing! I'm waiting for the ACS-3 coil conversion for my Fox 36 fork. Air suspension is lighter , but can't effectively compete with a coil spring!

I have a ripmo v2. Love it.

Get the Rocky!!! I‘ve ho the C50 myself and I friggin love it

I think we all saw your new bike on Loam Ranger's video yesterday, unless that was a demo ;) Part of me would also think, throw a good coil shock and Fox 38 or Zeb at the Enduro and it will be outperforming most of this list. Of what is on that list, I think the Altitude would probably suit what Nick rides the most, the bit more nimble handling vs the freeride bikes helps on North Shore stuff, but still has the travel to take the big hits. I own a Ripmo myself, it's a great bike, but I think it would be a little undergunned on the North Shore, the DVO suspension is absolutely amazing though.

The slayer is now available with 180mm of front travel on both 27.5 and 29 bikes. Still 170 in the back though. It is also 200mm dual crown compatible.

Got my name on the list at my LBS for a V3 Wreckoning to match my V3 Following (which I LOVE)

i have an evil insurgent and its amazing anyone who has tried it has loved it!

That Evil looks sweet.. The Knolley raw aluminum reminds me of my GT RTS2 in ball burnished.

santa cruz warranty is gold, no bs if u can prove you are the original owner they will replace your frame first time no fault i expect to break something every time i go out i only buy lifetime no fault warranty stuff santa cruz does what they say, right away

I have a Following with a 140 fork up front and it is a pleasure to ride

Just ordered a yt capra but i am still watching bike vids

Wrecker for sure Im on an older model wreckoning n it still shreds better than every other bike i try

Rocky Mountain Slayer 🤘

Go with the Evil, best bike I've ever owned. I buy and sell after every year like you. I've had my Evil for 3 years now. I just can't part with it.

I’ll take the Nomad everyday of the week !!!

The matte black Wreckoning is def. the best looking bike, IMHO. Just need to replace the "Zeb" decal with a black one.

Nomad! But in Adder green color and with coil shock ;)

I haven't gone inside a dealer for over a year now; I'd love to just test ride any full-suspension bike since I've never ridden one on a trail

Crazy that the slayer has gone up $900 in 5 months lol.

I personally would love to see you on the wreckoning or the Norco

i’d look at a scott ransom; absolutely love mine and it can run 27.5” or 29” inch wheels

By your beard, I would say, that you'll probably gravitate towards the Evil👹

Gota go the norco 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

Get the Evil!

Knolly is always my go to.

I would get the evil wreckoning. It looks cool and seems to be a more playful bike by what everyone says. I like a more playful bike

Definitly the wreckoning or maybe a liteville 301 or 601 for an oddball

I'd definitely buy the knolly, I have one and I love it!!!!

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I love the Santa Cruz nomad

For your style of riding, you really wanna go with the Wrecker !

the Evil Wreckoning would be really cool... or maybe the Ibis

I rented the Rockey Mountain altitude carbon 50. It was probably the greatest bike I have ever riden.

get the knolly!!!! love my carbon Warden so much living in Vancouver.

It's going to be one of the Canadian brands, probably that altitude

I would choose the nomad! 27.5 for life!!!

Don't know if you know this about the '21 DHX2 VanCan but it is very easy to make stroke adjustments. Takes about 5 minutes, all you have to do is take the spring off. No tearing the damper apart.

My choice would be the Nomad because that paint job is awesome and it’s 27.5 which is my thing

V3 wreckoning!!!

Get the Wrecker so cool

Already know what new bike I want to get, just waiting to pay off my current new bike to free up some credit… Got a 2020 Trek Remedy and Trek Roscoe. Next bike Zerode Katipo gearbox bike.

I would love to see you get the new forbidden dreadnought

my brother got a sight c3. sick bike