I like my meat powered bikes but I am getting more and more intrigued by e-bikes...this format has me wanting to try this race out

11:36 @JeffKendallWeed you might wanna take a look at those spokes on the rear wheel

I'm running a cane creek coil shock with a valt progressive coil on my V2 Ripmo with a cascade link. Like you, the 36 Grip 2 up front started to feel a little lacking. so I got the Vorsprung smashpot coil conversion with HBO. My word, I think I've stumbled upon the holy grail suspension setup on my Ripmo!

It's too bad Marzocchi doesn't make coil with air bottom out anymore

1600 USD Chameleon C frame, 3800 USD Chameleon C S, and this 5700 USD Chameleon C SE Reserve...BUDGET??? C'mon maaaaaaaaaan!

I assume one drawback would be having to shipping it back for servicing?

That HSC knob is super tight at first but once it breaks in you can move it without the tool. I also felt like the shock was much better as it broke in. I’m 230lbs and love the support I can get with this thing without the harshness that the X2 at 300psi provided. A light rider may not have the same results but that seems to be par for the course with Cane Creek suspension.

Do you still like the Cascade Components link better than this shock? And would you still be running the link if it fit your bike?

I just bought a used 2022 Altitude with a 36 grip two equipped with a Push Acs3 coil conversion, where the last 30% of the travel is air, which absorbed bumps way better then my air grip 2 38, also is very similar concept that would be the perfect paring for that shock, linear bikes… my altitude works great with a DHx2

I love love love my z1 coil ! I got it "used" new in box off marketplace. For the price i paid its the best performing fork i could get my hands on. Really transformed my bike.

been running the tigon on my bike for a few months and I love it. Best shock ever

Been running Fox 36 with a vorsprung smashpot for one year now/grip 2 damper also... completed a 100mi ride in the gnarliest of terrain and my hands were still begging for more... this has not been the case in the past when my hands have become wrecked after considerably less mileage in the same terrain

Dear Cane Creek please add HBO to the Tigon... pretty please... I'd rather smash into wet sand than smash into a flat basketball

Jeff fwiw you are not the only one who considers the Ripmo to be the gold standard... can someone please find me a better bike? And do plead your case... i'd love to hear others thoughts

I’m confused with this offering, because everything I’ve read and you say make it seem like an ideal DH shock. And yet they don’t make it in any DH sizes. Perhaps in the future?

Cane Creek builds what could essentially be the ultimate shock to work on nearly EVERY bike on the planet... but yet produces it in VERY few sizes... Dear Cane Creek, take notes from Rock Shox here and produce this in more sizes and you will have more customers

I love everything about it but the name reminds me of a suv you'd find in GTA.

How would u compare this to a standard coil shock such as ohlins, rocksxhox or fox?

Why not ride a MRP with a progressive spring?

As a lighter rider (140lbs geared), I've struggled finding good air settings that aren't too harsh. I switched to coil front and rear on a Stumpy Evo with the cascade link last year and I really can't say enough good things about it. I was able to slow down the damper and add slightly higher spring rate, and it feels amazing, plush off the top, supportive in the middle, more predictable like Jeff said and no issues with bottom out with HBO on both. Not sure I'll ever go back to air, just night and day better. RS RC2T with Springdex, and Vorsprung RS Pike.

Nice Ceppie Maes BMX T-shirt, going way back!

I washed out bad at south mountain with road rash all the way down one side of my body but my Endura shorts don't have a scratch. True story. I love those shorts.

Do you believe the Tigon has enough ramp up with that air chamber to rival HBO from rockshox?

Dang. I need a shock for my Ripmo, but I’m in law school and can’t afford one!

Pivot and Revel seem to like these short back ends, steep head angles, long top tubes, and slack seat tubes.... I just never have understood why. 😮

You did it! I'm 2 months into having Tigon on my firebird and it's been a welcome change for composure on chunk (trying to give turning or pop input over rocks/roots)! Stoked to hear what you've found it to be like on the ripmo! I'm running a 450lbs spring with about 20 psi in the chamber.

Don’t care what’s it’s about, I’m gonna watch it just for Jeff

Broke my collarbone doing the same thing😂

Jeff, do you think I9 Hydra is strong enough for e-bike use, or should I go with Onyx Classic Hubs. For reference I am currently running Ibis Black Bird wheels now on my 2022 Norco Sight VLT.

Jeff, if I’m cheap AF and would like to upgrade from my current Commencall hardtail to either a Ripley AF or a Ripmo AF, which do you think would be a better choice if my local trails are mostly SoCal blues and greens? I’m thinking Ripley. Thoughts? Thanks for your time.

I have to say, that's to bad that the fork and shock is not in the same level of performance for a detailed review. But I do love the review. Just think that the Orbea would benefit from better suspension. I'm riding neither of them but just a detail I see. 👍

matt jones and mark matthews😂

I’ve had multiple FS bikes and keep grabbing my carbon Honzo whenever I go out to ride. It’s just so fun and capable! Love the video 👍🏼

Great riding and review. 73 y/o been riding for decades . Busted up head to toe , major open hear t 6 yrs ago , absolutely love my turbo levo. You guys are young and tough and pro riders . When you get to my age you’ll love your e-bike !!LOL!!😎

Spring

Why do you need a bike for that. You could have just walked?

Loved the video! I also love my Santa Cruz Bronson which I rode today at Opening Day at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort here in California. I bought the bike last summer. I’m a 60 year old rider who, until this bike, had only owned rigid frames. I’m in another world on the Bronson jumping higher and farther at 60 than anytime previous in my life. The mullet set up works well on switchbacks and berms. I’ve heard the word “tracking” used to describe the feeling of the rear tire following the front. Through gnarly rock gardens this bike feels super stable. Also at higher speeds through the roughest terrain the bike is maneuverable and feels solid. I work as a carpenter and my wife calls me “The Tool Tester” because I break things. The Bronson has been one tough tool! I really enjoyed watching you riding style - a great balance of economy of movement and SPEED! Thank You for the vid! (Now I really can’t wait to ride again tomorrow!)

Hey I'm still rocking a HD3 and absolutely love it at Winter Park. That said I only bit the blue and single black trails that are pretty tame.

What size frame is this for context?

sounds like you need to try a progressive spring on a coil shock and the RS Vivid. I mean I need you to so I know which to get 😎😆

👍Real interesting👏😁

This is a great video for all to watch and respect is the key word here. We are all out there to enjoy our time how we like and at what level we like and all deserve the same level of respect. Respect is still a thing even though many people have no concept of it. Enjoy.

Vamos capo! Saludos de Alicante!!

Looking for a action cam, as an hobby rider wanting videos for myself/insta i guess a 140€ hero 7 is a better choice than 300€ hero 11, can get a nice set of brakes for the difference

Awesome video! Always amazes me how far you lean your bike over when cornering. I try to do it as well but i feel i just can't get the bike leaned over the same. I'd be absolutely down for another cornering video!

Great video. I'm on a full power Spez Levo. Makes me want to check out the races this summer if they have a slow class.

Weirdest most unbalanced bike I’ve owned. I have other mullets and have tried changing everything on this hd6 the geo OS simply unbalanced

Great to meet you Jeff hope to have a new bike by next mega volt 🤘

What a cool multi-race format. I like that they used Orienteering flags for the adventure challenge. I'm stoked for the SL bikes and glad to see more manufacturers making them. The RM Instinct (demoed a '23) torque is pretty awesome tho.

Damn I got so mad at those fckn hikers on the bike trail 🤬😀