You guys are leaving great suggestions for the best bike out there! Keep them coming in the form of a new comment so I can see them!

Best all around bike is the one you can afford

Does the do it all bike have clips or flats!?!? The best answer for me is having multiple bikes - the GF loves a living room full of bikes!

Rocky Mountain Instinct with a Fox 36 up front... light weight, climbs well, stable at speed, poppy & lively!

Well I ride a devinci Troy. I ride everything, from bike parks to cross country, from jumps to technical chunk. I found that that bike does it all

I know it's not a 29er but the evil calling is supposed to be really good and the callings big brother the following may only be a 120/130mm Suspension with 29er wheels but it's crazy capable

I have been injured so I havent been able to do it all yet but, I have really enjoyed my Stumpjumper Comp Alloy 6Fattie/29. I also, have a 29er wheelset for the bike and the ability to swap out 27.5x3.0 for 29x2.30 makes for a very versatile bike.

Your new bike has just been released. The evil offering!

Hope you like your new Hightower LT

Best bike out there...is the one you're on.

Have a look at a Kona process 153, not quite as much travel in the rear so more flickable and fun but still 160 up front for those big hits, or a process 134 with a 150mm fork is fun too. They’re built to last and are just really fun bikes to ride

Mid-travel 29er all the way. I'm on an Evil Following MB and it feels equally at home on natural XC as it does on uplifted DH trails. I just overforked mine to a 140mm Fox 36 so we'll see if that hurts it versus the stock 130mm Pike, but I don't think it's going to lose much versatility.

Can’t wait to see the all around bike! Sad to see this one go though

Santa Cruz Hightower LT. Great for climbing, enough travel for bike park and overall an amazing all around bike

2018 Trek Fuel Ex 8. 29er. 130mm Front and Rear. Great on climbs. Perfect for bike parks and Downhill.

Santa Cruz Hightower. I tried one and loved it, feels as though you can tackle anything on it!

🤔the best do-it-all bike..... Hmmmm... The bike that you're doing everything on, is the answer! 😂 Or maybe the new Pivot Trail 429 (should be called the 529).... A regular Hightower ? A Fuel Ex? An Instinct (especially with the Ride 9 feature)? ....... Oh geeze.... Maybe just a 29er hardtail 🤷‍♂️ Good luck dude ! 🤘

Man you always gotta lean one way as (like you said) there is no perfect do-it-all bike. In my opinion I’d lean more in the direction that your evil was in (more enduro based) as a little more peddling isn’t going to kill you (it will actually make you a better climber) and a bike that can handle any tech you throw at it but can still get back up the hill (like your evil or a nomad) is best. Just my thoughts, but I do see your point. I ride a Marin attack trail (love it despite all the shit it gets on reviews cause it’s not a ‘big brand’ bike) with 150mm front and rear and I take it to bike parks all the time as well as trails (more XC oriented) and it is fine. Please don’t be that rider bitching about having “too much travel” when I know some guys who would kill to have your bike. With that being said, I see your points and I agree with them however you always have to lean one way so I personally think it was a bit of a mistake selling your evil (especially since your riding the Pacific Northwest).

Thanks for putting this out there. Is there really just one "do it all"? I'm still looking too. I'll be interested in seeing what you come up with/decided.

The Norco Sight is a great trail bike for the Pacific NW. I have a 2018 Sight C1 and it's been an amazing all rounder.

Diamondback Release by far. So versatile and playful

I'd say anything from the Nukeproof mega range is a very versatile and do it all bike

It seems a lot of people are suggesting Hightower LT. I’m after the same thing and considered the Wreckoning, but I felt it was a little too bike park focused. I also considered the Pivot Firebird, but felt it was quite similar to the Wreckoning, but very slightly toned down (plus ‘super boost’ put me off). I considered the Yeti SB 5.5 but the seat tube is so long on those and I have short legs. Although I’m still open to other options as I’m not buying for a couple months yet, it really looks like the Hightower LT is going to be the bike I’ll end up with.

Preaching to the choir man! I'm looking to replace my Spec Enduro for similar reasons and looking for the same "quiver killer" replacement. Can't wait to see your process of selection! I have been leaning on the Wreckoning among others for a potential replacement, but agree a shorter travel bike may be the right answer. Took a Transition Smuggler out a couple months ago. Hands down the most fun I've had on a bike in a while. Good luck with the search man

The upcoming Specialized Stumpjumper evo, Santacruz Hightower (not the LT) or the Yt jeffsy 29. Each bike with 160mm fork and with coil shock.

I am always following you

I have a 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 plus. I upgraded wheels and tires to 29. I love it. I now have 140 mm upfront and 130 in the rear. Maybe a consideration for you

I've got a '17 remedy 8 just like the one you've got. Set it up with a 160mm air spring in the fork. For me it's perfection, but I only climb to descend. Good luck with your search.

This episode: Sell your bike, every day Next episode: Buy a new bike, every day

Pivot Switchblade

Seth seems to make his diamondback release 5c look like it can do anything! 150F/130R I believe !

The Rocky Mountain Instinct, 140 travel front and rear. And the ride 9 system will dial you in to any type of riding your up for. I ride mine as a backup XC bike”7” for that, trail bike”5” for that and park bike “3” . Very versatile bike and comfortable on all riding types.

Evil The Calling. Ask Mr Kmetz.

Yt jeffsy 27 CF Pro is in my opinion the best Do-it-all bike

I'd love to see more info on the Guerrilla Gravity Shred Dogg. I know you did a video on their Megatrail. The Shred Dogg is a 27.5 though. Good luck in your pursuit for the perfect bike!! I cant wait fo see your decision.

Can't believe you sold it but I CAN'T WAIT to see what you get next and watch your review vid after. Also, who sells that strap you have holding your spare for I NEED to get one of those ASAP! I ended up getting the Enduro Elite and LUV it but now need that strap to hold my snacks since I can't put them in the swat box. lol

Commencal is gonna be my next bike there so sick

It seems we are reaching a tipping point with this enduro nonsense, like people are realizing a couch with wheels wasn't actually needed.

I was in the same boat and got the Santa Cruz Hightower LT. The thing is a beast at he bike park, local single tracks and climbs great. I left he 150mm fork in which is great. Good luck!

Norco Sight 29, Santa Cruz Hightower, Transition Smuggler, Specialized Stumpjumper 29, Intense Primer, YT Jeffsy 29, and I heard Giant is releasing a Trance 29 this year. All of them are 130-150 mm 29’s that are amazing climbers and can still handle a bike park. I would love to see you on anyone of those bikes!

ibis Ripmo

In my opinion The Scott Genius is one of The best 27,5/29 Bike

Orbea Rallon is getting all kinds of good press from heavy hitters in the 29er fold. BKXC, of course, also Bible Bike Tests, and 3 or 4 others. I have an Evil Following and am interested in something one step more enduro, and maybe a bit more planted DH than the Hightower LT. This could be it. Demo could be a challenge, though.

I recently demoed the expert build of the new 2019 Stumpjumper and loved it! The rep that set me up accidentally gave me the 27.5 version of it though and I didn't realize it until I finished climbing up haha. But the 27.5 version was still an awesome all around bike in my opinion. Only had 1 run so not enough input to know for sure. I am still curious how the 29er rides haha. I think you should test it out though!

Specialized camber/stumpy

Ah when i first started watching the channel you had this, and just got a hardtail, for me the best do it all bike would be maybe a Santa Cruz Bronson or something like a Mondraker Foxy seen as your growth has been so impressive u've inspired me to start me own channel, anyone feel free to check out and any support would be great and mean alot!

Demo the 2019 GT Sensor 29er! I've got the 2017 one with 27.5 and with 130/150 it's, as far as I'm concerned, the best all rounder I've ever had.

cheers, yt jeffsy all the way buddeeehh….nah it´s super playfull and agile but also quite stable in the ruff stuff. Brought mine to bikeparks and it handled them well, did some normal laps on the hometrails and also felt like home. Also consider a Yeti sb 5.5......

Yt Jeffsey 29 with a 150mm fork

YT jeffsy

YT Jeffsy 29er. Really enjoying it as an all rounder. 140mm front and back, slack head angle for the rough, playfull stuff and a steep seat tube for climbing. Adjust the flip switch and you've got an xc bike for those long days in the saddle.

2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 29r. 150mm fork. 140mm rear. Great peddling bike great at down hills, handles park no problem.

Norco sight

PLEASE get the new Pivot Firebird 29er

A big part of the ride is from the biker, although the bike also changes the ride. I ride Bird Aeris mk1 150 travel front and rear and I use it for everything. From commuting to mindless reckless mtb riding. Basically, I do whatever I want with my bike. Well, I can't do jumps, DJ etc, just because I don't have the skills. But does the suspension travel maters when you lock it out ?

When I got my first FS MTB I assumed I had to go for the most travel out there. I mean, the numbers are higher therefore it must be "better" right? With experience, for the trails I ride, I have actually found I prefer 130 on the front and 120 on the back.

Giant trance 29 pro

Trek fuel EX 27.5+

2019 Stumpjumper. best bike I have ever ridden. Also the SWAT box is game changing for tool storage. literally impossible to forget spare tubes and tools in something thats in your bike.

I just sold my 150mm rear 170mm front Knolly Warden for pretty much the reasons you just mentioned. Great bike for the park or big hits and jumps, but I don't spend lots of time doing that. I was looking for more of an all around trail bike and wanted to get a 29er for all the rocks and roots on Vancouver Island. I decided on the Devinci Django Carbon 29er. It's only 120mm rear and 140mm up front but it feels like much more. It's also much more enjoyable to pedal up and so far quite capable on the downs. I've only been riding it for just over a month but love it. I'd recommend checking it out if you haven't already.

Devinci Troy Carbon 29

Specialized Stumpjumper '19

I've done exactly the same thing. Sold my giant Reign and got a Norco sight. I've got a DH bike too though so obviously at DH parks I'll be taking that!

I just made the same decision a few weeks ago. I love my YT Capra but for every day riding at the local Trails (1.5h uphill) it‘s just some kind of an overkill. I‘ve tried a few different bikes and in 29 with a little less travel. Now i ordered the new Propain Hugene 29er. Hope it suits what i was looking for.

Best do it all bike? I'd throw the Yeti SB5 out there!

Oh wow 😮 I wonder what it is hahaha

I'd like to hear what you think of the remedy. I've got the 2018 and think it's a fantastic all rounder.

The 2018 motobecane hal6 team 12 ... added fox factory transfer.. wolf tooth oval chainring...race face next carbon bars and race face stem..dtswiss 350rear hub with 52 tooth engagement... bike is awesome!, any thoughts??

Stumpjumper for sure

Ibis Ripmo is a good shout, according to Jeff Kendall-Weed

Former 160 rider here. Found my golden ticket with the Santa Cruz Hightower LT with front and rear PUSH suspension. I can't see myself getting rid of it. 150 on coil suspension with 29in wheels is the total package!

Going to outer bike crested butte in a few weeks, will let you know what bike I like best! Right now I’m riding a 2017 Hightower cc eagle build with the reserve wheels and I love it!

Canyon Spectral!!!!!!!

2019 Rocky Mountain altitude

Rocky Instinct is in my opinion the most versatile 29" trail bike on the market. 140 front and rear with a frame that can be setup to tackle all day climbs or bike park laps, with 7 geo settings in between. Slap a 150/160mm on the front and you're golden for rougher terrain. On a regular instinct the ride 9 system changes the seat angle between 74.5 -75.5 degrees and the HTA between 66 - 67 degrees. I've been riding it this season and I'm super impressed with how well it pedals and descends. It balances stability and playfulness very well. Other than that the new Stumpy and Troy are similar 29 options that are worth looking into no doubt.

I demoed the Whyte s-150 at the Sedona festival and was blown away. So far it's my favorite "do everything" 29er and I recommend you give one a try if you have the chance. They are pretty much all sold out on their website, but I'm sure they will be releasing their 2019 lineup soon. I also enjoyed the orbea rallon , but not as much. Good luck trying to find your next bike! I'll be in the market soon for my next bike too haha.

Dimondback 5c

I just demo'd a Hightower LT, and I was really impressed. At 150/150 I didn't feel that super deep monster trucky feeling, and on climbs, it pedals amazingly well. I think with a shock swap and some dialing in, it could be a contender. It was a bit short for me at only 468mm reach on the XL, but maybe a longer stem would make it more comfortable. I am going to ride the new Pivot Firebird 29, and if it climbs even remotely close to the LT, I think it might win me over.

Dude. New Spesh Stumpjumper/ Stumpjumper ST. Order the longer shock collet & rear shock for the standard, longer travel bike or visa versa. Specialized has released the part numbers & the only difference between frames is the shock collet & shocks themselves. Along with your volume- modified fork, you can swap the longer travel parts for an enduro/ bike park weekend. Leave it raked out wih shorter travel rear end (like factory guys Keene & Graves) or bring it back into more stock ST numbers for trail days. We figured this out at my LBS & the rear end parts have been confirmed with Specialized. Like you, I am between suspension rigs moving away from the 160mm bike I owned. The Stumpy makes a very compelling argument with the quick-change parts & badass new geometry. Good luck!

Geometron / Nicolai G13. 29" Wheels, slack and super long but great climber with steep seat tube. Works with between 130-150mm front and back. German build quality and attention to detail. It's fast.

I just bought what is the best all-around bike I've ever owned. Picked up an Ibis Rimpo. 160/145mm of travel, but the thing pedals INSANELY well, yet crushes techy downs. I highly recommend it to anyone considering one!

As soon as you find that “Do-it-all” bike, please let me know bc I am also on that same hunt!! If money were no issue, I would say a Yeti SB4.5 May Be it. Plenty of travel, but not too much, and 29er. Also the Evil Following ticks the same boxes. Both are said to climb well, and both cost 2 arms and 3.5 legs!! I’ve demoed a Norco Sight, not impressed. Next up is the Rocky Mountain Instinct. Can’t wait to see the bike you have forthcoming!

My do it all is the wreckoning. Tested a bunch and fell in love with this one. My skill level isn’t as high as yours for sure tho.

Hey, I'm looking to buy a new bike and I can't decide between the Mason 2 and the Sync'r. Which would you recommend?

Scott genius. Best bike I have ever ridden next to a specialized stumpjumper ‘19 and a diamondback release 5c

2019 stumpy is pretty awesome. Flip chip dramatically changes the climbing vs descending character

Ibis mojo hd3 was the king for a long time, hd4 is reportedly not far behind in terms of climbing. There's also the Pivot mach 5.5 seems pretty legit too. Anything DW-link tends to be a pretty good all-'rounder,

I am relatively new to mtb so I might be missing something but couldn’t you change the shock to something with less travel?

I’d say the yeti sb5.5 matches the description of what your looking for.

Read specs on pivot, yeti, and others. Demo each of them and ended up with a norco sight custom build with 140 / 160 fox factory travel. It was the bike that fit me the best. So the best bike for you is the one that feels right on a demo.

Yeti SB4.5. Currently loving it. Climbs well, smashes downhills, super stable, playful but soft suspention and super low weight

I have a Fuel EX 9.8 and I have ridden everything from big jumps to double black tech to XC races. An awesome all-rounder.

Completely agree with you! I am currently building up a custom Trek Fuel EX that I'm putting a 140 fork on instead of a 130 to make it descend better.

For me living here in Bellingham Washington the best bike I think you could ever owned would be the Transition sentinel. hands down.

YT Jeffsy 29. And how is your Evil different from the YT Capra 29? Ever ridden that bike?

The trek full stache might worth checking out. Full suspension, 29 plus size tires. It has 130 mm travel

IBIS Ripley LS. if your looking for an all round trial bike. Ibis hit it out of the ball park with the Ripley. magical once you dial it in. The Evil Calling is also a ton of fun but know where near the Ripley from an overall capability stand point.

I feel the same way about the wrecker, but I also own a calling. I had been riding the two back to back and was always reaching for the calling because it was just more useable everywhere. But it was missing something... The 29front feel I loved about thw wrecker. So, revered mullet'd the calling with a 140 29 front and it is now as quick on local XC trails as my trail bike and is the fastest thing I have been able to rip on gravity runs. Grab a calling, mullet it and it Wil be your do all bike.

I'f I was buying a new bike I'd probably go for one of the new transition scout SBG bikes. I built my son a mk1 scout and it feels more "fun" than my suppressor. The newer scouts have a bit more travel. For steep trails, geo is much more important than rear travel. As you want a 29er I have no advice for you suspension kinetics and shock tune also play a big part. My bike wasn't particularly good with the monarch but the coil makes so much difference because I can tune it,

Yeti SB4.5c 29 inch wheels 140mm travel up front and 114mm in the rear, uses yeti infinity suspension. Climbs great and has travel to suit cross crountry and trail riding