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Santa Cruz Blur 100km+ overnight first ride review
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We always do an all nighter with the Thursday Night Fight Club crew for summer solstice and this year I got my hands on a brand new Santa Cruz Blur just in time to light it up and head out. Unfortunately the weather was pretty grim so there's no gorgeous sunset/sunrise footage from the moors, just a bunch of mist and murk until it rained so hard I had to stop filming. If you can handle that though there's 108km of ride review and feedback and a quick sodden sign off at the end. Keep tuned for a full tech talk round and live ride review soon as I get the weather for it though.
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Cheers
Guy
@Mark-py9zc 10 ай бұрын
Guy, your review inspired me to purchase this bike and your video inspired me to ride the SDW overnight last weekend. I truly hope your content inspires many more cyclists in the way it has inspired me, keep up the great work.
@GuyKesTV 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, makes my day hearing stuff like that. Hope you enjoyed SDW on the Blur, perfect bike for it.
@ogshadow113 3 жыл бұрын
since you posted your first solstice overnighter, i've been inspired to do my own the last couple of years, whitby round the moors and back, its one of the best things i've done on a bike! cheers mate
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
That’s so awesome to hear! I love the transition from “WTF are we doing?” to, “yes, it’s dawn soon and we’re still going”. Like you say one of the highlights of the year.
@malcolmhales8181 2 жыл бұрын
I love my blur. It's especially good around the SouthDown way where I live..
@GuyKesTV 2 жыл бұрын
I bet it's perfect round there. Not so many big rocks hiding in bracken!
@JoesBikesUK 3 жыл бұрын
Another great ride through Guy ;-)
@nl3712 Жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks
@built2last409 3 жыл бұрын
This bike, the new Scott Spark, and the Transition Spur are all utilizing flex stays. Is the weight savings worth the loss of actual mechanical 4-bar linkage? These bikes are basically single pivot with kinematic curve adjusted by the swing or rocker linkage actuating the shock. Let's say for 120mm of rear travel or less.
@hb7030 3 жыл бұрын
The Spur is a really really good descender. I don't feel like anything is lost.
@cvdavis 3 жыл бұрын
My last bike was an older Specialized Marathon Epic Carbon and I have the new 2022 Blur TR and the suspension is amazing. The rear is as smooth as butter though I'm sure the 2.4 tires also help. Thing is a rocket uphill and down.
@PAULEYBOY84 3 жыл бұрын
That looks like a blast boys!
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
It was TBF, though I'm still blinking grit out of my eyes 3 days later. Really should have taken the extra 30 seconds to stick a Crud fender on. Doh!
@billw_mtb3220 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, nice ride! Brave man, riding Aspens in the rain at night no less!
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, yeah had a couple of "I'm sure I was on the trail a second ago?" moments 🤣
@davidyoung-nb2pu 3 жыл бұрын
Can you post that route. I'm new to mtbing and live in leeds so I should be able to fo some if it. Also you road the Scott last week what's the difference between the two Cheers and thanks for another great video
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
Hey David, welcome to MTBing. If you're on Strava give me a follow at Artful Codger
@davidyoung-nb2pu 3 жыл бұрын
Follow request sent. I've been a road man for years, but mtb has added another interest I have a trek remedy 7 2021 which might not be the best bike for what I'm doing. I think that scott would be more up my street. I can't really see me throwing myself down a mountain. Woods and moors more my things
@ronlumgair1367 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review, out of curiosity what head lamp are you using ?
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
It’s the new generation 2.0 XSV from Gloworm. Really impressed: www.bikeperfect.com/reviews/gloworm-g20-x2-and-xsv-adventure-bike-lights-review
@mrkkbb007 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your great ride reviews. Compared to the new Scott RC you tested, which do you like better? I'm on the fence choosing between these two. THX
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
It depends what you want from your bike. Scott is stiffer and more efficient in feel and can tackle bigger stuff head on. Blur has more whip and flow but still pedals really well.
@jaymueller2418 3 жыл бұрын
Came here to ask the same question!
@mrkkbb007 3 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV Thanks. I mainly do XC racing but I want a bit more versatility. So stiffness and more travel, I think I'm leaning more and more towards Scott. The Blur TR version at the same price point is a pound heavier and does not get the AXS.
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrkkbb007 definitely sounds like a Spark is the right one for you. As you say they’re really good value too.
@vsptvmematalk2997 3 жыл бұрын
Ride safe watching from philippines bro
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
You too chief 👊🏻👍🏻
@shawnoen1029 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Blur on pre-order in same spec. Expected to arrive in about 1 week actually. Afraid I may turn down the bike and get my money back though as the frame is black and I'm really starting to like that new color. Wasn't a fan initially but the black is not doing it for me. at $9500 USD it must....shop has said if I don't take the bike they may not see more until 2023. No ETA on more and not even able to order one.
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I'm the other way on. Think the salmon looks a bit faded on a fresh bike 🤣
@fredmcdonnell8022 3 жыл бұрын
Evening, I’ve just ordered my Blur in Sockeye Salmon, that route looks awesome is there anyway of you posting it on here?????👍🏻👍🏻
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
Are you on Strava Fred?
@fredmcdonnell8022 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I am, sorry for the delayed answer. 👍🏻
@fredmcdonnell8022 3 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV hi 👋 yes I’m on Strava
@drgrowden 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Guy Great review as usual🤙 Just curious what tire pressure you were using on in those conditions and how much do you weigh? I have the trail version of that blur coming soon. Thanks and have a great day @guykestv
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
Because it was night and bad visibility with some random rocky trails I went higher than normal so 22 front, 25 rear. I weigh 69kg so probably 75-80 with kit, food, water lights added on
@drgrowden 3 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV thanks I appreciate it. I have a few kilos on you at 92 before I even gear up haha. I bought some rimpact pro inserts so I could go lower. I usually have trouble going below 28 but that’s also on account of my reckless riding style.
@cvdavis 3 жыл бұрын
I have the 2022 TR version and weight 68kg. I've found my sweet spot with 20front and 21 rear. Of course everyone's gauge and pumps can vary. I found that with the 2.4s even one psi lower felt like the sidewall was rolling over too much on the corners during high speed descents. I'm an expert level rider. I found just 1 psi less was really nice if I didn't want to go fast but wanted to do say a 3-4 hour ride over mixed terrain. It's fairly rocky where I ride. Send me a message when you get your bike and let me know how it rides.
@drgrowden 3 жыл бұрын
@@cvdavis I finally got it and have gone on two rides. It’s pretty plush compared to my Rocky Mountain instinct which abounds funny but it’s true. I’ve tried 22psi with he rimpact pro inserts and they work great. I have so much more grip on the corners. Before I could only go down to about 28psi. I did switch out all the SRAM components for Shimano as well as a OneUp dropper instead of the reverb. Im currently shopping around for carbon bars and a 70mm stem instead of the 60mm. Im hoping to get out and do some hills tomorrow.
@cvdavis 3 жыл бұрын
@@drgrowden I’m 6’1” and went for the large frame so I too was thinking about trying a 70mm stem instead of the 60. I also found the aluminum bars harsh compared to my old carbon Xc bars. Keep me updated on your findings and experience.
@Farthendur 3 жыл бұрын
How about this as a second bike with the Tallboy 4, or all toguether ditch the Tallboy and Scott Spark as only bike?
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
What Spark have you got?
@Farthendur 3 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV I ‘ve got the Tallboy 4 but Im racing more and more XC and marathons, so it is a bit heavy/not that efficient bike for that, but I also like techy rough trails. So I was wondering if getting the Blur as a second bike to do the racing, or getting the all new Spark, with 120/120 travel and new geo, maybe It can be my only bike!
@dkkim2326 3 жыл бұрын
My local shop currently has the blur xc in stock but was looking for the downcountry blur tr. But who knows when I can get a tr so should I just get the xc version and maybe update fork/shock later on to make into a tr?
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
I'm being consistently amazed on what the skinny Sid will handle. Battered it round Ilkley moor last week chasing Hightower's, Forbiddens and bigger Trek's etc and it didn't skip a beat.
@cvdavis 3 жыл бұрын
I love my TR version. If you are big on fast descents and like to ride gnarly downhills then wait for the TR version. If you just like getting fast Strava times on XC segments then go 100mm. Waiting is always tough but you'll love your bike and be happy with your decision regardless of what you decide.
@bewg10 Жыл бұрын
I have the same Q, but cannot find anything to confirm if the rear shock can even be upgraded to a 115 on the XC version. Guess I need to call Santa Cruz to find out.
@dkkim2326 Жыл бұрын
@@bewg10 I did end up getting the xc and I did upgrade the fork and shock to make it the tr version. Upgrading the travel was definitely worth it. Sold the original components so it was only an incremental cost.
@michiganstate149 Жыл бұрын
That's what I did. I got a TR and swapped the Sid to a remote 120mm Ultimate and remote Sid Luxe 190x45 (remove 5mm spacer to get the extra travel). Best of both worlds.
@likeris2 2 жыл бұрын
please do test of Trek top fuel.
@GuyKesTV 2 жыл бұрын
It’s on the list as soon as I can get one 👍🏻
@likeris2 2 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV you are legend!
@jaymueller2418 3 жыл бұрын
Blur or the new Scott? I’m looking for mostly an xc race rig.
@Jimbob-eu4gd 3 жыл бұрын
Blur scott looks like an e bike + weighs the same as a blur
@jaymueller2418 3 жыл бұрын
@@Jimbob-eu4gd The Scott does look like an ebike, doesn’t it?
@cvdavis 3 жыл бұрын
That was the same question I had and I went with the Blur because I just didn't want to wait for the Spark. So far I'm really happy with it but then I haven't ridden the new Spark. I will say it climbs extremely well with the 85% lockout position. I went for the TR version (115/120 travel) figuring it'd be more like the Spark. It rips!
@oliverburke3743 3 жыл бұрын
So Kes. If you were going to have one FS bike to cover the odd xc race but also needed it for general trail riding on largely reds and blues. Wouod you go for this or the Epic Evo?
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
I need to get more time in on this (and new Spark) and also keen to try the TR Blur as I had some fork and tyre moments on big rocks on this one. Definitely like the slight extra length over Epic Evo but very similar feel otherwise. Top Fuel should be on the list too TBH. And I really need to try the Transition Spur. Not helping am i 🤦♂️
@mikkyochimp 3 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV I dont know how you ride and talk. I struggle to breathe. Haha Same question really. I nearly got a Blur but cold feet I am a roadie, and had a few hardtails, recently got a Canyon Spectral which I really dont like. Its feels slow (tyres dont help) and I struggle when climbing. I want to do some Surrey Hills (red/blue runs) and south downs way all day up and down riding, I enjoy climbing (obvs).. my shortlist is: - Spesh Epic Comp - Canyon Lux - Top Fuel I think I need to find something with a steep head angle Please please help me
@oliverburke3743 3 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV yeh problem.is again the Blur TR is not designed around 120 so you loose the reach again. But i guess you could go XL. Out of interests how tall are you. Reach on the top fuel is even shorter i think
@cvdavis 3 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV Agree about adding the Top Fuel to the list.
@cvdavis 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikkyochimp What didn't you like about the Spectral? Are you doing a lot of tight single track? Have you changed many things on your bike like bar width, height or stem length? Sometimes just some small changes can make a big difference. Even changing tires can help tremendously to the feel of a bike.
@sholehan 3 жыл бұрын
What GPS/Headunit are you on @GuyKesTV ?
@GuyKesTV 3 жыл бұрын
Wahoo Roam, really simple and reliable to use but no background mapping at any sort of useful level so you need a really accurate GPX track for night nav on moorland Singletrack or you’ll be doing lots of u turns like we did 🤦♂️
@sholehan 3 жыл бұрын
@@GuyKesTV Thanks. Bit disappointed with Garmin battery being useless after just a year so considering changing brands!
@jaymueller2418 3 жыл бұрын
@@sholehan Wahoo battery is useless after a year as well. I’ve owned both.
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