Why I don't love my DREAM BIKE.

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Semi-Sendy

Semi-Sendy

Күн бұрын

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You know, sometimes you just don’t gel with a bike, and that’s OK. We’re lucky that we have so many different awesome bike options to choose from these days, but not every bike is a good fit for every style of riding.
I’m sad my first true dream build didn’t pan out, but I’m sure it’ll find a home with someone who loves it.
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@jonathanalexander1913
@jonathanalexander1913 Жыл бұрын
You should have gotten the grey one, it handles way better than the mustard color one.
@Jt3az
@Jt3az Жыл бұрын
El Oh El...great comment. 😛
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
So I hear. LMAO
@christinafaust5191
@christinafaust5191 Жыл бұрын
😆
@topchoice1621
@topchoice1621 9 ай бұрын
Getting the right color bike always leads to better riding
@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy
@rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy Жыл бұрын
The fact that you can get everything that you wanted but realized it isn't what you needed, quoting the Stones, shows you are being honest with yourself about your riding. Keep looking, that is half the fun, enjoy.
@bait3027
@bait3027 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like he had a growth moment.
@scheibelhut38
@scheibelhut38 Жыл бұрын
Anything Evil is what you’re looking for. It’s perfect for me riding in PA. A dream with a Push coil, slightly steeper HA (but can throw an angleset in for slacker), reasonable wheelbase, efficient pedaling.
@bmaclaps
@bmaclaps Жыл бұрын
I just snagged a used Push 11 6 for my 2019 Evil Insurgent and I feel like I'm on a brand new bike. It's a fine piece of engineering.
@austinmcguff1898
@austinmcguff1898 Жыл бұрын
Second to go Evil ◣◢
@duncanh6045
@duncanh6045 Жыл бұрын
Yep Go EVIL OFFERING V2
@natebramlage55
@natebramlage55 Жыл бұрын
Another 2019 Insurgent owner with a Push, it’s soooo much fun and incredibly capable
@erictrelz3519
@erictrelz3519 Ай бұрын
Have tried Ibis Riomo, Niner Rip 9, Rocky Mountain Instinct, Evil Offering, Kona Process 134 and Bold Linkin 150 Pro. Linkin is the best of the bunch, with the Kona and Evil close behind. Any three of these would be a great choice.
@j.albertogratacos2076
@j.albertogratacos2076 Жыл бұрын
I find that many riders get aggressive bikes when their riding is more trail oriented. You can see them slowing down on fast, thin, singletracks because they can't keep the line. Or missing switchback turns. On the other hands, I've seen very aggressive riders that still prefer the XC superfast and agile climbs and still manage to hit some scary stuff although not as fast.
@TwoWheeledStories
@TwoWheeledStories Жыл бұрын
I have owned one of these for nine months now, I get you on a few things in that this bike wants to go fast all the time and can feel awkward if not being pushed. I ride mine on everything from tight tech stuff here in Stockholm to the first three EWS rounds this season and it was definitely more at home on long tracks in the mountains. The tighter stuff just took some adjustment to my riding to get right now it feels grand. Shame it didn't work out for you man, good luck with the next build!
@sethkirkland8695
@sethkirkland8695 Жыл бұрын
Great video! It's so easy to get caught up in "the latest trends" (longer, lower, slacker). Especially East Coast riding can punish you if you go too much to the extreme. I was between sizes on my current ride (M versus L). Definitely glad I sized down for the kind of riding a lot of us do out east. Good reminder that most of us need an "all round" bike because we don't have a full stable to choose from.
@DouglassTaber12
@DouglassTaber12 Жыл бұрын
I primarily ride the V2 Sentinel in the PNW, and agree with your assessment. As you wisely note, it just doesn't fit your quiver/style. I feel lucky that it is a perfect match for my quiver, geography, and the type of riding I do most. Between the Sentinel and my Hardtail (Giant Fathom) I feel 90% covered. Great video!
@chiliishot
@chiliishot Жыл бұрын
Same here. In Vancouver->Pemby it's great, especially with steep jank. I can pedal to the top comfortably, and still take it whistler a couple times a year. Looking at the low angle, rolly rocky stuff in the video, it's definitely not the right bike for that terrain (particularly with a ZEB and a coil). If you're riding stuff that wouldn't be boring on a DH bike, but still have to pedal to the top, then the Sentinal is right for you. Otherwise, probably look somewhere else.
@LEGENDofBEANY
@LEGENDofBEANY Ай бұрын
What do you need to cover your other 10%? 😁
@stonewp
@stonewp Жыл бұрын
I demo’d a Sentinel and thought it rode well/ similar to the Specialized Stumpjumper Evo that I went with. The Stumpy is the only bike that I’ve ever ridden where I swapped to the high bb setting and removed the -1 degree headset cup after a few rides. My first trip on the bike was Pisgah and ride mostly on the more rocky trails on Monte Sano.
@anthonylentini-jv1yj
@anthonylentini-jv1yj Жыл бұрын
It’s the thrill of the chase. More fun to research, analyze, compare, dream, buy the best parts/bikes than it does to actually own and ride it. I have that addiction and it’s cost me about $10k in buying/selling/buying/selling.
@svenb3322
@svenb3322 Жыл бұрын
Love the honest update! Seems like a lot of channels are only focused on positive reviews. Looking forward to seeing what you try next. BTW, I’m pretty excited about the updated Santa Cruz line (Mega and Hightower) and hope to see one in my local shop this year.
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@mtbcolorado2981
@mtbcolorado2981 Жыл бұрын
This just shows that different people like different things, and that’s great, it’s better to know that and to have a bike that you love
@alexdolan6046
@alexdolan6046 Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual! It makes me feel better about passing on the Sentinel for the Stumpy EVO Expert. I just picked it up about a month ago and it's been feeling great. It's a bit of a change from my 2019 Yeti SB130 which ended up being too trouble prone and expensive to keep up with. I live in Mills River, NC where Trace and Spencer are my back yard trails and the Stumpy seems perfectly built for this area.
@waynephilbert
@waynephilbert Жыл бұрын
I've two bikes I currently own and have had for about a year or so. One in particular delights and confounds me in equal measure. Neither of them were instant love at first ride. I've had a couple of bikes in my past that just felt right from the first pedal stroke. These two, many many dollars later still are not 100% right and I'm tempted to ditch them both. It's so frustrating, because even with a demo (rare now, and always a problem as I need XL / XXL) one cannot expect to get a decent view from a couple of hours at best on the demo bike. Now one considers themselves lucky to get to see it in the size one is looking for and ride it on pavement outside the store. Hope the next bike works for you!
@burkebair
@burkebair Жыл бұрын
I find the Pivot Switchblade and Firebird to be a great balance between fun leisurely rides and have plenty to push things to the rowdy areas. Good luck with you journey!
@chimps4gimps
@chimps4gimps Жыл бұрын
What you described fits with my thoughts and ultimately my decision to go for a Revel Rail 27.5 over a Transition Patrol. UK trails are generally pretty tight and techy too. Sometimes you can get lost in the research and need to come up for air and a sense check to try and think about ‘what’s right for me’. Hopefully demo days will be coming back soon.
@hanswalser6831
@hanswalser6831 Жыл бұрын
I went with the Rail 29 am loving so far.
@Borntooearly
@Borntooearly 9 ай бұрын
Patrol is not Sentinel though. Seems like some adjustments on that build are specifically address some of the downsides in this vid, for example the 27 rear wheel
@chimps4gimps
@chimps4gimps 9 ай бұрын
@@Borntooearly I didn’t mention the Sentinel as I decided that wasn’t for me.
@bensun432
@bensun432 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honesty, makes sense about you being on the east coast
@mikeyp3694
@mikeyp3694 Жыл бұрын
Good for you for owning the fact that it isn't your favorite and acting! I went through two bikes during the pandemic prior to landing on a 3rd. You nailed it....one really needs to ride a new rig for a month with your own specific tweaks before really understanding if it is for you. Demos can't achieve this end. I did the same thing with snowboards this year....although way cheaper. I had 6 or 7 in the rotation and time on the mountain had my favorites rise to the top...the rest go up for sale....it's a pain in practice...but pretty simple in theory 😀
@muma5372
@muma5372 Жыл бұрын
I was in a similar situation. I had the transition patrol and at first loved the ploughing nature of it, but overtime I missed having a poppy bike, and needed up going from an xl on that to a s4 Stumpjumper evo and I am LOVING it. Check the stumpy out in your quest i race it for enduro and it’s totally enough while still being playful
@steveedwards5280
@steveedwards5280 Жыл бұрын
Following this with interest and keen to see what follows. My last "dream bike" was a Turner 6 Pack. It's the bike I compare each subsequent bike to. Currently very drawn to Transition, olive the lines. When I think about my local riding, my heart says Sentinel, my head says Spur. I'm also between sizes in their range so that's 4 bikes from one company that I really need to test out before getting spendy
@jimm244
@jimm244 Жыл бұрын
I’m unknowingly following in your footsteps. I bought a Hightower V2 last year. I love it. But I just bought a Sentinel V2 for riding in Southern Utah (where I visit frequently). I wanted something sorta similar to the HT, but also kinda different. It’s going to be a fun experiment. Most of the terrain seems fairly open compared to the tight switchbacks you’re riding.
@tfordy
@tfordy Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on this 100%, My first top spec bike was my 2021 Sentinel X01 build. I previously had a pretty crap (in comparison) spec Whyte S-150s alloy (a 150mm travel all mountain bike) and after owning the sentinel for over a year now. I feel like I was more comfortable on the Whyte.
@Dudu98
@Dudu98 Жыл бұрын
Nice insight, can totally relate. Would recommend a Propain for you (spindrift or tyee) they come with 64.5 HA and 435-445mm chainstays, so they are more on the conservatory side of things.
@joehays5903
@joehays5903 Жыл бұрын
I live in Georgia and own the Revel Rail, I love it. it’s a great all mountain bike that loves eating rocks and roots and peddles up the long climbs great.
@jacobjarvis1335
@jacobjarvis1335 Жыл бұрын
It’s always better to let go of something you love if it doesn’t work! I might suggest to you the Orbea Occam or rallon. I personally have the base level occam, it pedals super well, it’s pretty playful, and even the entry level model with a 140mm bomber z2 and 140mm fox float in the rear handles drops and black diamond trails very well while still allowing you to take those sharp turns like you were talking about and have fun. Manualing the occam is insanely easy and I can throw it around under me. Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters in Blowing Rock NC stocks them and will let you test ride as well. I think I recognized a few sections of trail on your video somewhat close to the shop!
@stumac1
@stumac1 Жыл бұрын
Ilove my Sentinel , the grey colour helps ;-) It may be seen as over biked for a fair amount of my riding but that’s fine with me , it still rides well and I prefer to have some in reserve so I can hit the gnarly stuff when given the opportunity. Like many I suspect, I can grow into most new bikes and don’t have the money to swap bikes very often for nuances or marginal gains, but that’s fine if you can. Really like the balanced and clear articulation of all your reviews and advice - which is an increasingly rare thing to find in all facets of life !!
@MacNSteez2602
@MacNSteez2602 Жыл бұрын
Great video glad to hear your thoughts
@guankstudios
@guankstudios Жыл бұрын
The Nukeproof Mega is a great option! It is a little less slack but can also handle big hits and tight corners
@truckinforjesus
@truckinforjesus Жыл бұрын
Good video! I've been in your shoes. On my second "dream" build I rarely had time to ride and didn't set up the suspension properly. While doing a jump I crashed and tore my ACL. When I got back into riding I stayed on my other bike until, six years after my crash, decided to get back on the second dream bike. While riding I stopped with the help of a tree, gashed my inner thigh open bruising my femoral artery. While my buddy was driving me to the ER I asked if he wanted to buy my bike for a ridiculous fraction of what is was worth and he did. I didn't care about the loss because there is to this very day, no question in my mind that had I endured a third crash on that bike, it would have killed me. Sometimes you gotta listen to the spirits LOL! Best of luck with everything.
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
That sounds brutal! Glad you're ok.
@DailyMTBRider
@DailyMTBRider Жыл бұрын
Such a great video Rich! I love my V2 Sentinel but felt a lot of the same things you did on the V1 and it just wasn't for me! Thanks for sharing
@Nunes929
@Nunes929 Жыл бұрын
Hey dude, but the v2 is even longer and slacker, aren’t this issues amplified?
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Josh!! 🤘
@nickstutts8441
@nickstutts8441 Жыл бұрын
Ripmo with a cascade link has been mint for my needs and preferences that match yours exactly!
@bostondye3736
@bostondye3736 Жыл бұрын
I'm a fellow east coast rider(north carolina) and I personally think VPP is a great platform for a do it all bike in this area. Coming from scott going to intense was unreal 🤙I can ride pisgah and the pump track just by changing shock psi
@treebeardmtb
@treebeardmtb Жыл бұрын
Have you considered fitting an angle adjust headset to sharpen the head angle and trim the wheelbase a little? With that and an air shock set up for more pop it might suit you a whole lot better.
@BudoDave76
@BudoDave76 Жыл бұрын
I did that with my New Patrol 63.5 is just a bit too slack.
@MrSupermugen
@MrSupermugen Жыл бұрын
its still the same front end felling, i hated my sentinel so much - its trying to be something its not. I put a +1 headset in it and it almost exactly the same but still kept Slipping that front wheel if you wernt riding double black features... the suspension is also weird, its poppy but has a weird tendency to "sit back" and reduce overal frontward weight. believe it or not the Cascade link helps keep the rear end up more and makes the bike actually better. I've Demo'd most of transitions bikes, the spire is even worse, like considerably. Im seriously Not sure if Transition Know how to build a bike... they got the external brake part right, but quality is very poor as half the frames never line up to themselves, the paint is shiiiiit and they dont that great. Here in NZ they are considerd botique so we get ripped off on them in the first place.
@marksandoval5361
@marksandoval5361 Жыл бұрын
I would also add some lighter faster-rolling ties. Maybe 2.4 Minion DHR front and 2.4 Dissector rear. Would make a great for great video---Enduro to Trail bike conversion.
@BudoDave76
@BudoDave76 Жыл бұрын
@@MrSupermugen I also added a 2.6 dissector to the rear to bring up the rear end. Now the HT Angle is a bit more than 64 deg. The bike turns and climbs way better. Also running a 550 spring when I’m rated at 500. Seems to solve all of my original complaints.
@TwoWheeledStories
@TwoWheeledStories Жыл бұрын
@@MrSupermugen I think theres more to it than this though, from what you've written it sounds like it just doesn't suit your style more than the bike itself. Sure for me its not super comfortable on the really tight stuff but I adjusted my riding a bit and its all good now. I've never had too many issues with the front end going out on me. I just did the first three rounds of EWS on mine and the bike comes alive in the big mountain tracks!
@alcapone4242
@alcapone4242 Жыл бұрын
Riding a nukeproof reactor 290. LOVE ❤️ it. Trail beast and extremely good performing in the enduro/dh disciplines.
@georgebailey6307
@georgebailey6307 Жыл бұрын
Informative and honest, thanks for posting. Sorry it didn't work out..
@mtbjoser
@mtbjoser Жыл бұрын
Putting another vote in the ballot for Pivot Switchblade. It’s a super fun all-arounder and very comfortable to get along with
@northman77
@northman77 Жыл бұрын
I had the same cross country bike since 2016! Norco revolver... Most of it was replaced over time because I'm rough. This bike was the best thing I had ever ride in my life. I did the 2019 world masters with it... 3 weeks ago I bought a Canyon Lux. I'm now faster while climbing and descending but it will be gone at the end of the next season! I understand exactly what you are talking about!
@ChezzyDirt
@ChezzyDirt Жыл бұрын
I feel ya, I went through 4 dream builds until I finally landed back on an EVIL Offering. Same sentiment, needed something that was fun at slower trail speeds as well as fully pinned stability. Its hard if you cant demo...
@mitchellnelson7555
@mitchellnelson7555 Жыл бұрын
I recently went with a wreckoning over a spire for basically the same reasons you're getting on about. The spire was way to much of a point and shoot sled that plowed over features and felt like whipping a yatch. The wreckoning is incredibly capable while still being super fun and playful.
@threeinchesoffury
@threeinchesoffury Жыл бұрын
I found the switchblade to be a perfect balance for my riding. It has enough travel to get stupid and enough trail manners to pedal on the more mellow stuff. It can handle out of state riding as well. The stumpjumer evo is another bike that has those characteristics.
@NatiJustin
@NatiJustin Жыл бұрын
Switchblade is the bike he should’ve bought imo. It does it all and it just works! Excellent bike that I look forward to jumping on a few days a week at the moment.
@mtbjoser
@mtbjoser Жыл бұрын
I'm riding a Switchblade also, absolutely loving it. Right when I hopped on it at the bike shop parking lot it just felt like the one
@threeinchesoffury
@threeinchesoffury Жыл бұрын
@@mtbjoser I have the push 11 6 and the fox 36 converted to the acs3 coil spring and it's way better now! She is dialed!!¡!
@mtbjoser
@mtbjoser Жыл бұрын
@@threeinchesoffury Nice! Me I put a Fox Float X2 in the rear and did -1 degree headset to make it 65 HTA. I made these changes to accommodate descents more. But even before then it was already awesome. My next step might be to put the Grip 2 damper on the fork because mine didn't come with one. Bike is super zippy all around. Happy riding to you!
@mtbjoser
@mtbjoser Жыл бұрын
@@threeinchesoffury I've been hearing a lot of great things about coils, I might also look into that in the future. Thanks for the insights!
@ridermtb
@ridermtb Жыл бұрын
Consider the deviate highlander. Run it 140/140 and with a 51 offset fork, it has been perfect for our tight and twisty Ontario trails. Incredibly stable, and the 51 throws in some nice precision for the tight stuff and lives up the ultra stable rear end. Happy hunting.
@superawesomefuntimego
@superawesomefuntimego Жыл бұрын
I get what you are saying Semi-Sendy. I recently did my first dream build, a 2022 Evil Wreckoning with X01, AXS, PUSH, NOBL TR37's, etc. Really an amazing bike and does exactly what I thought it would do, it is confidence inspiring, absorbs the rough stuff and larger hits like nothing I have ever ridden and is still eager to turn and rip when things get tight. But I also have a 2022 Canyon Spectral CF8 with NOBL TR37 wheels. It is $4000 cheaper build and is 3-4lbs lighter, easier to pedal up hill, offers more fun on more boring trails and with similar geo to the Evil, the cockpit feels very similar in most respects. I am just about as fast on the Canyon on the same DH trails and while the Evil offers a bit more and deeper reserves when things get nasty, I still find myself gravitating towards the Spectral when choosing what to ride. I think if I did shuttle days and more double black terrain it would be different and the Evil would get the nod, but with the trails I ride most of the time I am thinking of letting it go as it feels redundant.
@khodges2
@khodges2 Жыл бұрын
This proved the point I’ve made since I’ve been riding. We guys always want something new. It can be watches, bikes, cars etc… bike doesn’t need to cost an arm & a leg & you can still have fun.
@jameswilson2815
@jameswilson2815 Жыл бұрын
Cool. Unfortunately for me, I'll never know the feeling of riding a full suspension. I ride a hard tail. Here in Hawaii we simply don't have the trails you guys have. But we manage to have fun. Safe riding everybody! Aloha
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
Having fun is the single most important thing. Aloha!
@broadfjord7087
@broadfjord7087 Жыл бұрын
@@SemiSendy brew delta link or knolly.
@bermchasin
@bermchasin Жыл бұрын
you can find stuff to hit full squish on even in the flats of Florida. Just a matter of thinking outside the box. I hear hawaii has some pretty good mountains though.
@rideabikewithpatrickprimer8575
@rideabikewithpatrickprimer8575 Жыл бұрын
From 2019 spez sj to 2018 gt sanction pro back to a 2021 spez sj. Now using a 2017 banshee rune v2. Modern geo doesn’t always mean better. It all comes down to what bike fits you well and of course your riding style. Literally, the quest for “the one do-it-all dream bike” is eternal
@charlieb4911
@charlieb4911 Жыл бұрын
I came off a sentinel for the same reasons. And got on a Rocky Mountain Altitude, and it’s amazing!!
@whitest_kyle
@whitest_kyle Жыл бұрын
Bronson 😏 I've got the V3 with a Cascade Link and DVO Onyx 170mm front/Topaz T3 rear. Even with a huge amount of travel this thing is awesome on all sorts of terrain. The V4 just like every other Santa Cruz these days has reduced the anti squat a bit and modified the linkage to work with a longer stroke shock.
@sethelliott9923
@sethelliott9923 Жыл бұрын
I’d recommend the Santa Cruz Bronson if you want something short and poppy. I’ve got a 2019 Bronson and it eats up terrain pretty well, even though I’m looking for something more stable
@vashusan1984
@vashusan1984 Жыл бұрын
My Switchblade handles all the big stuff and still zips uphill while remaining lively in the corners. Also you can mullet and throw a coil on it.
@davec3568
@davec3568 Жыл бұрын
The Stumpy Evo is a very similar bike with tons of setup options including Cascade link and a mullet link. Sentinel is pretty close to the Evo in it's low/slack setting.
@leroywilliams7210
@leroywilliams7210 Жыл бұрын
Patrol was my dream bike, finally got one in 2021 and could just never fully get along with it. Poppy & Fast but slow stuff was boring, it was a bit heavy and just didn’t like slower “Fun” riding hoping and popping. Got a SC 5010 now and it is so much fun! Went Medium instead of Large cuz all the new bikes are getting too long in my opinion. Feels like a bigger bike than it is and only feel outgunned on really rough trails, but day to day trails are a blast now!
@jeanboston310
@jeanboston310 Жыл бұрын
Hello my names Ross from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. I have a 2021 ns fuzz 1. 29” I really like the bike and what it dose for me. If we all had the same taste life would be so boring. My bike has had a lot of money spent on suspension but again works well for me and it’s a great looking rig. Thanks for your video I found very interesting, just shows some top brand bikes like your transition don’t always do it for everyone.👌🤙 don’t rush in to buying just keep observing. Thanks buddy Ross uk
@toddbz
@toddbz Жыл бұрын
So many bikes in this category I look forward to your search
@user-te3qq1rb7u
@user-te3qq1rb7u Жыл бұрын
Funny timing on this video as I’m going through the same thing with my Sentinel. It’s a great bike but it’s just downright boring to ride on my local trails. Features that used to be a mild to moderate challenge are nothing on the Sentinel as it just plows over everything. Riding places like Thunder Mountain and Killington it absolutely rips downhill but even still has its downfalls. An ideal downhill setup would make the bike absolutely miserable for normal trail riding. I think I’m going to sell it and just get a dedicated DH bike and a down country bike down the road.
@oliverkrieger-fritsch4726
@oliverkrieger-fritsch4726 Жыл бұрын
Did the same thing as you, mine was a Process X and it was just a bit to impractical for day to day rides. Got a Bronson MX this year and I’m in love, slightly steeper geo and the 27.5 rear wheel, which is slower only in gnarly straight aways and faster everywhere else due to the nimble nature of the wheel. I have been faster at every race this year and my energy level is always a bit better on this bike. Not saying this is the right choice for you, but something to consider when thinking about a more nimble bike.
@cvrvidal
@cvrvidal Жыл бұрын
Agree. I ride on the east coast and went back to 27.5 wheels to keep it playful while keeping the aggressive geo of the Transition Scout.
@unspokenbikeshop3959
@unspokenbikeshop3959 Жыл бұрын
That's exactly why I installed a Wolf Tooth GeoShift headset on mine(+1 degree), to match it up better with VT and East Coast riding.
@billycarroll4230
@billycarroll4230 Жыл бұрын
I felt the same way on the geo of my large sb130 lr and ended up sizing down to a medium and man as an all around bike that thing is mint. Added a zeb and superdeluxe shock and have taken that bike everywhere from tight ne trail to windrock. These bikes just keep getting longer and longer so I always size down.
@liveanadventure400
@liveanadventure400 Жыл бұрын
I have a very similar experience with my 2022 Canyon Torque CF 7. It climbs very good, eats up technical stuff but isn’t playful at all. Jumps seems to require more speed as the bike doesn’t feel like it has any pop to it. Part of this could be a strength issue on my end as I’m a slender person but still the bike just doesn’t want to leave the ground. It’s caused me to wreck a few times and now my shoulder is probably killed for the rest of the riding season so time to sell it and go a different route.
@DoubleNation
@DoubleNation Жыл бұрын
I was standing between a TR Sentinel and a Pivot Switchblade and hearing your "downside" points on the sentinel, I´m more than happy that I chose the Switchblade. I could ride it forerver, no difference in going up or down, steep or flat, rowdy or mellow. Just one of the best bikes I´ve ever ridden :D
@vashusan1984
@vashusan1984 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love mine. Super fun on the blues up to double blacks. Zero regrets after spending my hard earned coin.
@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5
@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5 Жыл бұрын
Exactly…but the majority think they need that slack and long enduro bike when in reality 90% of us just need a great trail bike.
@XB360News
@XB360News Жыл бұрын
I've got a switchblade as well and I couldn't be happier. It's shrugged off some surprisingly heavy drops and hucks to flat. Gapping stair sets is too much fun.
@mtbjoser
@mtbjoser Жыл бұрын
Same, I’m also on a Switchblade and it’s a super fun bike. That’s a great description - can ride it forever and no difference whether up or down. I put a Float X2 in the rear and it’s made it even more planted on the chunkier descents. Super satisfied purchase 👍
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
The Switchblade is definitely awesome! I haven’t yet had a chance to ride the latest version.
@noahthegildedone5917
@noahthegildedone5917 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to let you take my dream build out for a week or two and get your thoughts on it. I really appreciate your levelheaded and honest analysis on this video and I'm curious to see what your assessment would be of my Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana. (Size 2, full up dream build)
@jawico
@jawico Жыл бұрын
I had a sentinel and had some of the same concerns you state, I went to a Spur and love it, but there a few times I would like a bit more travel. Looking at the new Smuggler as my sweet spot bike.
@jtsimaras
@jtsimaras Жыл бұрын
Hear ya on not loving a bike ...been there many times with many brands even though they are totally sought after bikes ... just has to feel right for the rider after all humans are all very unique! Thanks for the review - happy riding!
@AmbientOdyssey
@AmbientOdyssey Жыл бұрын
Good luck on your quest! Curious what you decide on. Enjoy!
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MTBFlowRider
@MTBFlowRider Жыл бұрын
You hit it right on the head with this video. When I Demo’d this bike I had the exact same feelings. You might want to check out the Revel Rail 29 or 27.5 version. I have a feeling you might dig it.
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
Sadly our local Revel dealer doesn't have any Demo R29's available.
@unSTEVOED
@unSTEVOED Жыл бұрын
I recently got a Scout, which is a great fun bike. But I sometimes think I should have gone for the Sentinel for the long days with long climbs. But after watching this, I think maybe the Scout was the best Choice - I wish I could have both! 27.5 for Fun & 29 when the climbs and downs are long.
@JoPro06
@JoPro06 Жыл бұрын
Have you looked at Propain-bikes? Their Tyee (170-160mm) has some good climbing and descending abilities thanks to great geo and stats. I’ve used mine for mellow, techy, steep etc single track, BikePark, enduro racing, and it climbs quite well. The bike feels both stable and maneuverable while descending, but can also be quite playful. You won’t really have to put in a lot of effort into it to make it feel lively, so you can ride it both calmly and hard. The bike is also compatible with coil shock. Now this might not be the bike you’re looking for, but maybe it’s worth the look?
@kleinkurti
@kleinkurti Жыл бұрын
Sounds like the Nukeproof Mega could be what you are looking for. Really capable for racing but also poppy and a strong mid support for trailriding and techy stuff. You should demo one!
@youtubeviewer9523
@youtubeviewer9523 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I have ridden almost all big brand enduro bikes and a few 'boutique brand' ones too, as I work at a bikeshop. I think a PYGA Slakline will suit you perfectly! It is an amazing race-bred but still playful bike and it won't break the bank.
@mrvwbug4423
@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын
Isn't Pyga something like a GG but in alloy? I know GGs feel totally dead at anything less than full send (I ride the front range, so lots of GG fanbois around here). I did a bunch of demos this May and noticed a few standouts too. The real surprise was how playful the RM Altitude is when in progressive mode and went uphill like a trail bike, the Commencal Meta SX was even more playful but is not a bike I'd want to pedal uphill at all.
@youtubeviewer9523
@youtubeviewer9523 Жыл бұрын
@@mrvwbug4423 Good question, the PYGA looks similar, but it is the most playful fully I have ever ridden (to my surprise) but it is a bruiser that is capable and playful
@ryansteiger6960
@ryansteiger6960 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I liked it. This last 6 months have shown me how important it is to demo bikes. Looks to me as if the new Hightower would really suit you :p
@derSebov
@derSebov Жыл бұрын
Know what you‘re talking about. I came from a Jeffsy to a Nomad to a Megatower (more travel, more bike park and Finale Ligure, more racing) but for local riding I was not happy. Now I am on a Stumpy Evo with Cascade and mainly EXT Storia V3 but change to the DPX2 for fun cruising. Most versatile Bike I ever had. So I kept it for 2 years and will keep it - totaly uncommon for me.
@floatplanebox
@floatplanebox Жыл бұрын
Take a look at the stumpy evo! I live in Knoxville and ride one and it has been great for me. There is so much geometry adjustment that it can completely change character. Go anywhere from 63 to 65.5 degree HTA with three position head tube angle cups and a high/low BB height adjust. I’ve had this bike about a year and it is a great all rounder for our area
@brucehumphries6889
@brucehumphries6889 Жыл бұрын
I have thought about this myself, and actually going to a smaller frame size
@mrvwbug4423
@mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын
Evo pedals badly and like the Sentinel needs to be pushed hard to be enjoyable. The Ripmo probably suits what he's looking for better, a big bike that still feels like a trail bike when not riding at full send and is quite playful at full send.
@brucehumphries6889
@brucehumphries6889 Жыл бұрын
@@mrvwbug4423 The Ripmo always pops up as a bike that can do pretty much anything.
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
The Ripmo definitely ticks off all the boxes!
@hotkarlwithakay
@hotkarlwithakay Жыл бұрын
Propain Tyee. Check leverage ratio and active breaking stats. Good luck out there
@323johnnybravo
@323johnnybravo Жыл бұрын
Hightower V3 just dropped, but I’d give the Stumpy Evo a try. You can adjust everything about it. Make it fit you perfectly.
@franklee6301
@franklee6301 Жыл бұрын
I'm moving from a stumpy Evo to a high tower.
@robgoffroad
@robgoffroad Жыл бұрын
I have a Turbo Levo and a Rockhopper. It wasn't until I got the Rockhopper that I realized just how slack the Levo's geometry is. I can turn the Rockhopper pretty well in a tight space, but I can't do the same on the Levo (yet).
@jessehill3780
@jessehill3780 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know that your going to get a race/speed focused bike while also staying playful and poppy but the first area I would not have gone is a coil shock especially if you did not request it to be tuned that way. At least in the past Push tuned shocks I’ve used they’re much more focused on traction and a calmer ride where the bike feels almost dead until you get up to speed and then realize what it’s all about. Something like the new float x or superdeluxe would almost certainly give a more playful ride. I think you tried the Hightower in mullet and liked it in previous video so the Bronson would be the natural bike to look at as it’s same travel as sentinel, steeper head angle and an MX. All things that would go towards the longer travel but playful bike.
@MTBPlaygrounds
@MTBPlaygrounds Жыл бұрын
I fell love at first sight in my Kona process 153 27.5 L size upon just seing that online.It was a risk for me to just buy it without even test riding. Luckily the bike fits me and my riding style. I didn"t even follow the trend of 29er but this bike that I have is fun and handle speed at the same time. despite of no test ride before I bought, I feel connected to the bike everytime I ride. The confidence is always there. I am not that hardcore yet but I thi.k this bike is a great start. this bike is worth keeping. This is a good start for me if I want to add a bike in the future, the geo numbers shold be the same as my Kona Process.
@casestudymtb
@casestudymtb Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you've been inundated in suggestions, but demo a Rocky Altitude if you can. They were doing a demo last weekend in valemount bc where I was able to test it out on a lap, it's truely an incredible bike. super supple but always gives you something to push against, pedals pretty well for what it is, rails corners (even tight catch berms and switchvacks) and I've never been more comfortable going way too fast on steep trails full of holes.
@andrewjohnson6408
@andrewjohnson6408 Жыл бұрын
You should check out the Bronson MX, climbs very well but plows on the downhill while still being very playful with the smaller rear wheel. I believe SC endorses coil on it and the cascade linkages can basically make it into a mullet Nomad. Also its not overly slack like many enduro rigs are now.
@mikes.8305
@mikes.8305 Жыл бұрын
Love my Bronson! But it’s the one of the worst spec values on the market if you don’t get deep discounts.
@danielray1558
@danielray1558 Жыл бұрын
Agreed- bronson is awesome- but the cost is too hard to justify
@Gabesafish
@Gabesafish Жыл бұрын
This year I went to the Nomad coming from a 2022 Bronson MX. long story short, I should have stuck with the Bronson. I enjoyed that bike much more for all around trail riding and it was quite a bit more capable in the slower techy terrain that dominates the Northeast where I ride.
@stringalongamax
@stringalongamax Жыл бұрын
100% - Friken love my Bronson MX... Its soo much fun, capable and can turn on a dime if you stamp on the outside foot hard enough!!
@MTBCoop
@MTBCoop Жыл бұрын
Check out the Devinci Troy! 65 HTA and 77 ST. 150 up front and 140 in the rear. Absolutely love it here in the PNW
@markushambrusch1294
@markushambrusch1294 Жыл бұрын
I live my Commencal Meta TR 2021, does quite well what you are looking for I think. It does for me for sure 🥰🥳
@jeepboy88yj
@jeepboy88yj Жыл бұрын
Hey I feel ya we r definitely in some tight tech around here and I’ve honestly considered the Norco Sight over the Range I have now
@letsgo_inc
@letsgo_inc Жыл бұрын
This is when you pick up a slack hardtail. I intend to keep my upgraded Fuse as my local bike and a longer travel trail bike for the big and fast days.
@ivydome
@ivydome Жыл бұрын
Trance X carbon frame with the components of your choice will deliver a shorter more playful wheelbase and a smooth fast approach up climbs and extreme tech
@jerrylandrum1977
@jerrylandrum1977 Жыл бұрын
I can fully relate to this one, while I do not ever have the funds to ever get a real dream bike. I have owned a Specialized Camber, Trek Fuel ex7, Trek Roscoe 7, and Orbea OIZ(current bike) and for me, I would happily trade in any of those bikes for another Trek Fuel ex. It just does it all for me and gives me the joy of riding, and the confidence of riding as well. And to be honest, if money was no object for me and I could dip my toes into the realm of Yeti, Pivot, or Intense I would likely still go for the higher end of the Fuel ex bikes.
@LastAphelion
@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын
I wonder how the EXe rides when it loses juice, I've been curious about that one
@quinnlee9759
@quinnlee9759 Жыл бұрын
you are far more skilled than I am, but I looked for a good enduro bike for over a year back in 2020-2021, and I was split between the Norco Range (but they run really high in price), The Santa Cruz Nomad (which are also expensive, but have more kit options) and the Trek slash. I ended up going with The Nomad V-5 S in an Oxblood Red, my favorite bike to date, close to my dream bike, but as a non-pro 16 y/o, it's gonna be as close as I get. I really like the feel of the long-travel VPP that Santacruz has on the nomad, the suspension feels almost bottomless. and it is fantastic on the trail. I would definitely check out and try to test ride the Norco Range, and let me know what you think, I never got a chance to test ride it, and I wonder if I should have gotten the high pivot instead.
@johncast9565
@johncast9565 Жыл бұрын
Transitions marketing and rowdy videos on the Sentinal NEVER under delivered what the bike was intended for. You basically had a Pit Bull for a frame on your dream build, and dressed it up with a sweater.
@21ravageLFG
@21ravageLFG Жыл бұрын
my vote is for the Ripmo! best of luck and great video!
@mikegeddie2263
@mikegeddie2263 Жыл бұрын
Sizing down and trimming the bars is the way to go. Most people ride bikes too big for them. I know I did. A lot of bike companies have garbage sizing guidelines, but I feel transition is spot on. I’m 5’9 ish and I tried a medium and large sentinel on the exact same enduro test loops and the large was waaay to big. I live in NM and ride a lot of tight and technical stuff. I have an S3 enduro and shortened the stem and cut my bars down to 760 and it’s great.
@andrewsteavpack9079
@andrewsteavpack9079 Жыл бұрын
I feel like average height men between 5’9”-6’0” always are between medium and larges from manufacturer recommendations. It should be recommended at a specific size not the top and bottom range of two sizes.
@mikegeddie2263
@mikegeddie2263 Жыл бұрын
@@andrewsteavpack9079 I agree. Some mediums I’ve seen have a 475 reach which is way to big for me being 5’9
@gerrygadget
@gerrygadget Жыл бұрын
Don't rule out non-coil shocks. Also take a look at Fezzari Delano Peak (150/135), maybe with 150/142 or 160/142 options. Longer travel on it is fine, not sure if Fezzari will do it at factory but call 'em up they have good reps. I ride stock Delano and it's great for technical riding up and down, but at speed for Enduro it could probably use just a little more squish, but try stock first before you make any changes. It's very much a competitor to the Hightower.
@richardolausson9938
@richardolausson9938 Жыл бұрын
Revel rail 29! Have a Rascal with lyrik 150 that I use in the trails and lift access bike park where I live. Since that´s plenty capable i´m sure that Rail 29 will tick a lot of boxes for you, shorter wheelbase, conservative HA etc that todays OTT bikes have... The CBF suspension is something else for sure, my 130mm rear feels just as plush as my previous Hightower och techy climbs are next level.
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
It'd be nice if I could get an opportunity to ride one. Sadly demo/review Rail 29's haven't been possible for me to get a hold of. I love the CBF on my Ranger. Reminds me a lot of the DW on the Ripmo's I've reviewed recently.
@concrerto
@concrerto Жыл бұрын
I live in eastern Pennsylvania and ride a lot of tight technical trails. I own a XL sentinel (6’3”) I absolutely love the bike. I can pull up and hop it whenever I want, even in the middle of a rock garden. It turns incredibly well and once you get used to pushing it, it can be agile and snappy. It rewards you when you are aggressive and that’s why I ride. Any bike can feel like a pig on certain days and on certain trails. This bike loves a rider like me who likes to climb, manual, jump, shred turns and roll rocky tech. It’s a aggressive all rounder 🔥 My 2 cents 🤟
@LastAphelion
@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah I'm psyched to hear it from a fellow PA-ian, I'm southeast and I haven't been able to wrap my head around what geo to go with. It's all tight techy rock strewn so I think I want something agile, but all I have to do is walk to the edge of our hills in any direction and then I immediately want the slackest beast lol. Our descents have scared me all my life, the rare roadies that come through are either insane or didn't know what they were in for. If it wasn't all private property you could make lethal trails here, there's 30 foot cliff drops. Still probably gonna wait to see if there's a new Smuggler to try though my hand keeps hovering over buy on the only Sentinel in stock every single day!
@Vodafone16v
@Vodafone16v Жыл бұрын
Dude. Happened the same to me with the V4 Santa Cruz Bronson. Dream bike. Got it... and after 2 months sold it and kept my V1 Bronson. For half the price of that V4 I managed to get my hands on a Bosch eBike. After 12 years of riding MTB I can say that is one of the best things that has happened to me. I've never been so hooked as now. Good things is there are no non-sense legislations about eBikes here where I ride (Puerto Rico). If you get a chance... Demo one on your favorite trail. Let us know. Cheers!
@LastAphelion
@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын
What do you ride?
@SoilworkZA01
@SoilworkZA01 Жыл бұрын
Friend of mine was having the same feelings towards his 170mm enduro bike. Dropped the front travel down 20mm and did the same at the rear. Loving the bike now! Best of all the changes can be reversed if needed. Maybe give it a try?
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
It's the geo, not the travel in this case.
@MoRad255
@MoRad255 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is exactly the problem with bikes and the narrative these days. We don't all need modern geo. I ride in the north east where the longest decent is maybe 5 minutes? No need for that kind of stuff. We need bikes for tight technical stuff too. Heck maybe bring back those high bbs while we are at it. I'm wondering if there should be a new classification of bikes to help people make better decisions. Currently riding ripmo v2. It's been a blast but I know the yoke design doesn't play nice with all the shocks out there.
@hootie_owl2771
@hootie_owl2771 Жыл бұрын
Looked at the Sentinel ended up with a Ripmo. It does everything pretty well and definitely works well with tight east coast stuff but it's definitely happiest going down. My only complaint is it's a bit heavy for days where you need to pedal a lot.
@androostuart
@androostuart Жыл бұрын
the ripmo frame is lighter than the sentinel.
@hootie_owl2771
@hootie_owl2771 Жыл бұрын
@@androostuart the ripmo is definitely light for what it is but compared to a shorter travel bike it can be a bit heavy
@4drcanyonracer
@4drcanyonracer Жыл бұрын
Heavy? Just the lightest frame in its class basically. Haha. I do 2500+ vert rides on a weekly basis on my alloy Ripmo.
@ShawnHermann
@ShawnHermann Жыл бұрын
I get it 🤙 it does happen, sometimes a bike or 2 like this helps us truly understand what we love or gives us the ability to see that. After 2 seasons on the specialized enduro and so many changes and tweaks I’ve come to the conclusion I don’t love it.
@fastfibres629
@fastfibres629 Жыл бұрын
Its a lot of bike and that can dull the feeling. These days I lean towards my trek fuel instead of my other big bike (Norco Sight)
@ScottEubank
@ScottEubank Жыл бұрын
Va Rider here, and the best bike I have ridden in a while on our tight twisty single track. VITUS ESCARPE 29... 66 degree HA. 150 / 140 travel. 29 inch wheels. Stable Enough at Speed yet slipperry enough on the tight stuff. But Good Luck! My Son is Stealing My Bike and I now have to get a new one. And Vitus is sold out.
@bigb7157
@bigb7157 Жыл бұрын
If I was in the dream bike market I’d look at the Pivot Mach 6 or Firebird. I’ve never been disappointed by owning a Pivot.
@professorf8549
@professorf8549 Жыл бұрын
As someone who's been riding the V1 Sentinel for over 2 years. I would have recommended cutting your handlebars down from 800 to 780mm and/or swapping to the Ergon GD1 grips. I've found that just cutting the bars down slightly really make the bike come alive. Grip position has a huge impact on bike feel and is often overlooked.
@LEGENDofBEANY
@LEGENDofBEANY 10 ай бұрын
Interesting. What do you like about the GD1 grips?
@tmalex1542
@tmalex1542 Жыл бұрын
You should check out the Merida one twenty line up they are fun playful and perfect geometry for stable riding but good in the corners would 100% recommend
@tmalex1542
@tmalex1542 Жыл бұрын
Another thing is the suspension design makes for a lovely ride on any terrine but plush all round
@saddlesdownmtb3134
@saddlesdownmtb3134 Жыл бұрын
If you're at Windrock for the Go Nuts race in a couple of weeks, take a spin on my Fezzari La Sal Peak. I love it, and it sounds like it's exactly what you're looking for.
@SemiSendy
@SemiSendy Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jay! Congrats on the DHSE overall by the way!
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