Aside from the Seattle staples (Tiger, Duthie, Raging River, Tokul) I've heard really good things about a trail called Rat Pac out in Roslyn (right next to Cle Elum), there's also an old jump park at the bottom.

@LooseWheelFilms

3 жыл бұрын

Evan Weiler yep rat pac is a sick trail! If you see this Jeff Soup Creek is a must ride in WA too

@meganNefarious

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about Brass Monkey....same area as rat pack :)

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

I saw Voice Over Trail Review guy's vid about Rat Pac, it looks rad! My daughter and I rode the other side of Teanaway while on that camp out mentioned in the vid, and it was hot AF! Super sandy dirt and crazy dry. I'd like to try Rat Pac and more at Teanaway, but I'll wait for fall! Taneum and Naches look to have some incredible and more backcountry stuff- hopefully I can head down tomorrow for more!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh I'll try to hit that this fall! We rode some slab stuff in Teanaway a few weeks ago too!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Soup Creek eh? I'll have to check that out!

I really like this production with the arial shots and the tunes.

Jeff defies gravity... Seriously watching you ride everything looks light as a feather! The Rocky Mountain looks sweet!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stuart! I'm fairly small at 170lbs, so I need to get over stuff rather than smash through it. The Rocky has been a great match with that!

Man only after watching a bunch of Jeff's videos do I realize how much of a humble MTB beast you are! putting together those combos and ripping those trails so fast and flawlessly lol. I start to realize that I can do 2/10 maneuvers and you do alll while bombing down a trail.

Just got back from Washington, seeing family in Port Townsend. The nearest spot with decent tralls was Port Gamble. A network of od logging roads connected by some fun trails. I am sure it doesn't stack up to the trails in Bellingham, but being a SoCal guy who rides nothing but dry, lose jagged terrain...it was awesome! Shade, hero dirt, rooty and lush...had a blast at Port Gamble. Ranger and The Hood were the best trails I rode, fun times.

Always a pleasure to watch you riding, Jeff. Thanks for the review too.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!!

Just my opinion/experience: Rocky Mountain had a recall this riding season for 2018-2020 ALUMINUM ONLY Instinct/Pipeline frames because the front triangle was prone to cracking under the head tube (low #number of cases). RM told owners of select models to stop riding the bikes in the middle of riding season and that they would replace front triangles at no cost. They also said they would have color matching front triangles to replace your existing frame in May. In August, they decided to cut costs and disregard customers needs/preferences and told us the only option for us is a MATTE GREY or BLACK replacement front triangle. It didn’t match my color scheme of the original bike or rear triangle. Rocky Mountain did not go above and beyond to satisfy their existing customers. Instead, they cut costs and rushed out frames that did not match the customers original purchase. I am a Rocky Mountain Instinct owner and I just want everyone to know that it’s a great bike I love riding it (Horst link feels amazing) but Rocky Mountain does not have the same customer oriented service like Santa Cruz, Ibis or other excellent customer focused brands. They knew their decisions were short-sighted which left a poor taste with several loyal customers. After this experience I decided I would choose another brand for my future purchase. I emailed Rocky Mountain about this but they send back automated courtesy emails. Just an FYI Sorry if I sound like a disgruntled customer.

@Will762

3 жыл бұрын

"After this experience I decided I would NOT choose another brand for my future purchase." Huh? Did you mean the opposite?

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey JL, that sucks, sorry to hear that! While the bike should ride fine with the mismatch, I'm sure it sucks to look down and notice the swingarm is a different color. I'm glad that RM is honoring their customers through a recall, though, as I know plenty of other brands that would never issue a full on recall. These other brands would simply swap frames on a "per incident" basis. I have a hunch that a disproportionate number of Rocky bikes get ridden harder than some US brands, prompting that sort of recall decision. My hunch comes from the fact that I see these bikes so often at key Canadian riding destinations- places that are WAY gnarlier than anywhere in the states. Hopefully you can get your frame custom painted somewhere, I'm sure it's a great bike despite that color issue!!! Thanks for sharing your story.

@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Kendall-Weed Yeah for sure I am nitpicking, it’s just a little disappointing when you make an expensive bicycle purchase and a few months later, RM tells you, “Hey that nice color bike you chose, yeah we need that front triangle back, but hey we have this muted indistinct color frame to replace it.” I know it’s just color but I purchase bikes and ride them for at least 5 years. I just think new customers should hear about mine and several customers experience as a reference. There are so many bicycle brands to choose from and how RM handled the recent recall should be considered by future customers. Again this bike rides amazingly well and I think people should test them out especially since they aren’t very popular here in California. Also the recall was for Aluminum frames only. Not for Carbon frames. Their carbon frames are solid. Many customers don’t mind the color change others do. Just wish RM would listen or consider customers like me.

@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday

3 жыл бұрын

@@Will762 Sorry, I meant to say I am not buying another RM. I just bought my Instinct in March and I really liked the color. I know I'm nitpicking but it stinks when they said they would color match your frame then completely change their mind. I'm glad they care about the safety of their customers and issued a voluntary recall, but they also disregarded their existing customers choice. Its like buying a shiny red Porsche then them saying, "hey we need that car back we'll give you a matte black one instead." To some that may be okay but for others like me that purchased a bike for the whole package, it just stinks cause now I have a bleh looking biking for 5 years. It looks like one of those Chinese carbon frames you see selling on ebay or Alibaba....

@CuzzyWuzzy

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just received my recalled Instinct BC 2019 back today and I’m super impressed. The Front triangle looks epic, the whole bike looks epic. I think its important to remember Rocky have done this recall voluntarily. I’m very pleased with the customer service they have given me. My local RM dealer here in the U.K ( Pauls Cycles ) also has a big part to play in this. I do think the Single colour front triangles will be good for people buying a 2nd hand bike... at least they will know its had the recall done 🤣.

How Jeff rides, is how I want to go out and ride every time. I just wish I was half as good as him with wheelies and manuals. Maybe even a 1/4 as good, but the popping off everything is so much fun. 🤙

Fun seeing some pro lines on the local trails. Angel's Staircase is one of my favorite backcountry rides and pot peak/devils backbone are some great rides as well just south of Angel's across lake chelan.

Great video. I've been buying parts from Jenson for years and they have always been awesome.

Now that is what dreams are made of. Cool bike and and sweet back country trails.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rekam! Yes- very lucky to be able to ride bikes like this in such neat places. Thanks for watching!

Nice video, This bike is on my short list of new bikes. We are about the same size. Your skill exceeds mine, but I come from a BMX, freestyle background and love how you jump around on stuff. I love riding that way. Keep rockin! 🤘

Leavenworth is where I learned to ride MTB back in 2000. Freund Canyon opens up into some awesome trails that the locals put together back in the day. Cool to see someone actually riding out there.

Good to see you back in top shape Jeff! Also props to see you riding a Rocky!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chika!!!

Super excited for ya! Fun fact, my first real “gravity bike” owned was a Rocky Mountain Slayer Xc70 (2006!!)It was super aggro bike, with 36 fox on front, i went from an Xc cannondale scapel so for a 15yo ripper was a super innovative bike! Love your videos and your positive attitude in our mountain bike community. It’s just sad you live and ride overseas 🇺🇸, would be cool a trip to 🇮🇹 where i live 😉

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! Cool you had one of those early Slayers!!! They totally had a light resemblance to the RM9s of the day! I'd love to get back to Italy. I was signed up to race a Super Enduro in Tolfa in 2012, but I broke a couple fingers in Switzerland a few days before and had to get surgery there and everything. Hopefully one day soon I'll get back!!!

Dude you could make a Walmart bike look cool to ride ! Thanks for the good and honest review of a new bike . We all can not be so blessed to receive a new bike in the mail to go shred on :). Keep up the good work Jeff and keep spending time with your family because man times fly's by !

jeff you send it! absolutely killer video

Glad to see a new-bike day for you, Jeff! Man that bike is awesome! Well I may just be fooled by rear-wheel Jeff... I wish I could ride that aggressively smooth and poppy..

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fart! The Altitude is really neat- a VERY different bike from the Ripmo! The current set up seems to reward aggressive riding, but it did take me a few rides to feel agile on it. Excited to keep adjusting it further!

Super rad! Excited for this! I just sold my instinct and it was such a great bike!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Mike, the altitude is a ripper. I'm curious to adjust the geo even more. Sounds like more vids are in the works!

It’s like Christmas for you randomly throughout the year😂💪!!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Totally. Like two dreams in one!!!

Killer drone footage and editing. Looking good Weedman!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ross! Logan killed it with the filming- like he always does! I spent all day yesterday trying to hack my 250gb of footage into something watchable! Man, if folks only knew how much time I spend editing, hahaha!!!

Thanks Logan!

Can't believe you don't have 10x the subs, your videos are always so high quality.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan! If I had a more focused channel on just 1 type of video it would then grow a lot. Or if I frantically did lots of collaborations. Either would help a ton! But to be honest, I'm not really too concerned about chasing the subscriber metric. I'm still trying to figure out how to make videos that people actually want to watch!

Would love to ride the Angel's Staircase loop out in Twisp

congrats and enjoy your new bike

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

mt spokane is one of my fav riding spots here in spokane and of course beacon hill hahahaha. over in idaho i heard schwietzer is awesome and silver mtn is really freaking awesone i have yet to adventure to either of those spots.

dry hill out in PA is always fun, and gives you an excuse to go beach camping in la push.

You should check out the mission ridge area near Wenatchee. Im an east coaster thats gotten out there for work a bunch of times and had to get out for a ride. I had zero expectations other than spinning the legs a bit but was pleasantly surprised.

If you want something backcountry try Huffman Peak outside Battleground just north of the Oregon Border. It’s accessible from Souixon (sp?) Creek trail...at least it was ~10 years ago. Big back country ripper!

Stunning footage!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lou!

My dream bike as well. Hope to own one in the future. Currently own a 2020 Propain Tyee 29". It's sick, but I can never get over my thing for RM Bicycles. Congrats on the new bike 👏👏👏

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Villi! I've never seen a Propain here in the USA! Where are you located?

@villimagg

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed hi, I'm in Norway. Propain just started this year exporting to the U.S.

Interesting to hear that you went steeper on this bike where most of the publications tend to wish it went slacker. Shows that everyone has a preference and the LLS movement isn’t always right for everyone!

I’ve always heard good things about Rocky Mountain.

Grats. you did good in your life.

Oh Man, That thing looks HUGE under you, it's SO long haha, definitely a different kind of beast but damned if you don't still make it look effortless to toss around!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah it's a long bike, but it rides really well! That might be why I wanted to steepen the head angle. Switchbacks have been fine on it, but I did spend some time on my Chromag hardtail last week and couldn't believe how tight that little bike could carve. Just a different feel!

Refreshing to see you on a Rocky Mountain. Nice rig for sure.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bjorn! Been a cool year, with both Chromag and Rocky representing Canada on my channel! Hopefully I can get on a Norco soon too!!!

@bjorne46

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Kendall-Weed got to make it a world tour 💪🏻

Galbraith is exotic for me! Great video.

Amazing bike Jeff, im so happy for you! Have you seen the Rocky Mountain Growler? That would probably be awesome to ride too!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim! I checked out the Growler briefly, it looks really cool! I'm surprised it only has a 130/140 fork on it, but hey, it might just be a rad set up like that! Looks like it'd be a neat compliment to my Chromag!!!

Sick bike man

Nice bike Jeff !!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's been fun!

Another eastern WA area to check out is the Methow Valley. Angels Staircase near Winthrop is a fun one. If you ever want to ride Alaska I'd be happy to show you around. I Definitely don't have the chops to hang w you but it might be nice to be able to leave me to the bears. It's probably quicker to fly here than drive through Seattle on a Friday afternoon :) . Keep up the great vids.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! We're actually in Anchorage now, going to be riding near Palmer tomorrow, then spend the rest of the trip riding Kenai stuff!

Awesome review ! I have a 2019 Instinct BC Edition and i love it. Best bike I’ve owned by far. Interesting to see/hear your opinions of the new RM.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Sam! Thanks for the note- enjoy your rig!

Jeff... those wheels with the bare aluminum spokes n hubs. Are sooooooo sick

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joel! Those are the Industry Nine Enduro 315 wheels. The hubs and spokes are made in Asheville, NC, and then they use the WR1 rims (built in Kamloops by Dustin from the Local Loam video) to complete the build. I've really liked them! The stiffer WR1 rims are great on the 29" bikes, and they've taken some good hits thus far with no issues. I don't like black spokes or hubs, where as silver will always look somewhat more "custom" IMO. I wish I would have specced these with 4x pink and 4x turquoise spokes per wheel in addition to the silver- maybe next year!!!

Jeff - I’d love to hear your brief thoughts on 32 vs 24 hole I9 carbon for a 200lb guy like myself

Dam your a great rider. 👊👊

I rocked a 2001 RM9, sadly couldn't handle my riding style, but wouldn't mind finding one for the collection

I'd almost bet money that the the silhouette cover shot on the bike mag was an rm model. that huge swingarm with the thrust link has an unmistable profile to me. i had the old rm9 with flame paintjob when i was about 17.

My next seatpost will be a PNW, the maintenance procedure on the PNW is so nice vs the seatpost I'm currently running, much more intuitive and simpler

Would love to ride one of these bikes, don't know the trails in the PNW but would love to ride there just in general, especially since trails don't seem to close down if a rain drop falls from the sky like they all do in the midwest. haha

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Ya the Rocky is a cool bike! I can't wait to dive into the Ride 9 adjustments some more! The PNW is a great spot. Our trails will probably start getting closed in the summers since it's far worse to ride in the dry than the wet. Different types of soil have different problems! But I love it here- especially with a few trips to Sedona in the winter to spice it all up.

Have you checked out Winthrop? Thompson Ridge is pretty epic, heck all of Winthrop area should get more love.

As always great riding Jeff! So, if we buy through your Jenson link, do WE get a discount? 😁

Sweet looking bike Jeff 🚴👌😉

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!!

Can you share what trails are your favorites for taking the kiddo with a Mac ride? Trying to figure out where I can take my 3yr old boy

I own a 2001 Rocky Mountain blizzard with xt/xtr and the pearl with black maple leaf paint job. Still rides like a dream cuz of Reynolds 853 🤘

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, keep that sweet steed out of the smoke! Hahaha! That bike sounds rad.

Rocky bikes are awesome transition is a fabulous group of guys too both great companies 😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍u rock Jeff

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Squirrel! Yeah I've always been curious about Rocky Mountain, they weren't at all present in California back in the day! I'd love to try some Transition bikes, though I do need to balance business needs with all this. With Jenson as a main supporter, I'm trying to ride bikes they sell first and foremost. I'd love to rock a Transition, but I'm so pinned that it would cut into the bikes that pay the bills! I do have a Transition dirt jumper though!!! Logan wants a Spur pretty bad, maybe that's next?

@graysquirreltreeservice7299

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed if u in ny look me up take u ripping 😁👍

170mm holy crap, that's the most travel I have ever seen you ride. Sick

@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5

3 жыл бұрын

The HD5 is 163 rear, 170 front

@greganderson9618

3 жыл бұрын

@@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5 153 rear

@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5

3 жыл бұрын

@@greganderson9618 my bad...you are correct...feels more like 170, lol

Just watched the PB review

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was blown away that Mike wanted it even slacker! I think he's more of a "wheels on the ground" type rider, and I'm more of a "float over it all" sort of jumper guy. I'm heavier than Mike, but like a foot shorter than him. And WOW, we BOTH removed volume reducers! They did a great video, totally different than mine, but perfect for their audience!

Have you rode cutthroat pass?? Its definitely on the bucket list!

You’ve gotta be the most stylish rider ever.

If you ever go to back to that lake let me know! I’ve got a couple good ones up near the ski resort!!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh that'd be awesome! I LOVED that ride- such an easy yet still backcountry loop. I keep looking at the other side of the highway on trailforks, there is so much to ride. In fact, there's so much that I'm thinking I should just moto it first to get a feel for the trails, then head back on the MTB, but then I'd lose the adventure aspect of hitting it for the first time on an MTB!!!

Sick

Darrington redline is pretty sic... steep as hell too.

@Yhigma

3 жыл бұрын

Darrington is cool, shuttled there, but I think Jeff has probably already seen tons of trails like that, not very backcountry feeling

Can you make a vid about making a dual crown fork into a single crown

WTH... Rocky Mtn......agree dream come true. I will have to pinch quite a few more pennies to buy one of these.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaaha cheers man! Yeah I'm in an amazing position getting to ride this thing, and it's been a treat!

Hey Jeff, what size frame was the Altitude that you were riding?

Nice. I'm more partial to the Slayer, but the Altitude is super capable!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Why do you prefer the Slayer? I'm not sure how the Altitude could be any more park worthy, but the Slayer is clearly the rental bike of choice for a ton of BC resorts! Man, I pushed this Altitude as hard as I could on some wild trails, and it was still slacker and more aggressive than I could handle!

@TrailPOV

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed When I was trying the Slayer from a couple years ago the altitude had too steep a head angle for my liking on the Shore while the Slayer was nicely pushed out. Additionally I enjoy to run a softer suspension overall so having a few extra mm means I can get a softer suspension without blowing through it all too quick. Probably has a lot to do with riding style and trail choice. I hit a lot of chunder trails with 90deg roots and rock sections, while the new school way of riding is waaay more flow trails.

@TrailPOV

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed Fun fact, my ex-boss and good friend of mine was the designer of the original Rocky Mountain Element, so I too have had a soft spot for RMs for years 🙂

Awesome Video! Jeff, I wonder what your thoughts are on brands that offer Geometry tweaks on the fly with their frames? More companies seem to be offering it these days as you mentioned with RM. I know Guerrila Gravity offers this and they go even further by making the chainstays interchangeable so you can essentially change your frame to a different model at a minimal cost. I wonder if these options are an advantage or a disadvantage? Also, over time, does it impact the integrity of the frame? For example, if someone is constantly switching the GEO, etc..? I'm sure these companies put a lot of thought into it, but am very curious about the Pros and Cons.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Norbert thanks for the note! I wrote all about the adjustable geometry and my feelings on it here: jeffkendallweed.com/a-lifelong-bike-dream-came-true-thanks-to-a-great-sponsor/. In short, I'm a BIG fan of it! This bike is such a great example. Mike Kazimer of PinkBike got the same bike and is riding similar trails. He loved the slackest setting and wanted to go even slacker. Me, I wanted steeper, so I went to the neutral position. Boom. Two totally different riding styles, but we are happier with differing set ups. If I were to travel to a bike park, I'd be stoked to change my bike to better suit those drastically different trails. A lot of brands don't do adjustability because it adds cost and complexity to the bikes. In the end it matters more who you intended buyer is. For Rocky, they are much bigger in Canada than in the USA (from my experiences, no idea on actual sales). BC has so much gnarlier stuff than the rest of the whole world, it's literally impossible to make a bike that shines on the wild north shore, but then won't be overkill on the flatter trails in Ontario.

@NDemanuele1

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed Thanks for the thorough response Jeff!

Rocky mountain maiden is hands down the best dh bike ive ever ridden, never felt so comfortable on a bike only other bike is my mondraker dune. 🤘

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Hemi! Be safe on that DH beast!!!

Looks sweet

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man!

Maybe the effective seat tune angle is steeper than the Ibis, ie. When the dropper post is fully extended the rocky may be a considerable amount steeper

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think so. A future video will do a deep dive on the geo of this bike vs the Ripmo!

@ross_rusher0243

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed definitely worth a look 👌 both are their perspective brand's EWS race bike. Worth a look in the kinematics, they'd be quite different, just looking over it by eye at the linkages the rocky will have a higher leverage ratio producing better small bump off the top but due to the position the shock will still have a decent amount of pedal bob in full open. And it will have a overall progressive curve with it slightly leveling out at the end. The Ibis however will jave higher anti squat numbers thanks the the dw link while still having a decent amount of small bump, it'll have minimal pedal bob in comparison and will require higher spring rates due to it's less progressive suspension design, however it will produce good support all throughout the travel but will lack bottom out resistance when compared to the rocky. I'm not 100% sure if what I've said is accurate but that's what I gather from just looking at the linkage. Would be interesting to see how much the 9 point system affects geometry and kinematics

cool video! it gives good vibes!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ya, it's an honor and a privilege to get support from Jenson and Rocky to do stuff like this!

@elnoziya

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed the bike is very cool, but I already bought the Occam 2 months ago, budget is gone, lol

Congrats on getting that dream fulfilled 👌 Have a few questions if you have the time, no pressure, just really like your style of riding and your input would be greatly appreciated: 1. Trying to figure out why you want the bike more linear for riding trails/back-country. Since the bike has travel in abundance I would have assumed you wanted a more supportive mid-stroke and more poppieness when your not riding straight up enduro/DH. 2a. I have issues with pedal strikes riding my 140/140 YT Jeffsy 29 CF Pro -18. It runs 175mm carbon crancs stock and I've been hesitating to switch them out for shorter ones cause they're fancy and light (will only afford aluminum SLX or similar). This happens on flat nature trails with some roots and rocks were the trail demands pedaling to keep up the pace. I run the Fox DPS shock in "trail-mode" and alert from that my attempt at an solution have been to stiffen up the shock and make it more progressive. 2b. Is 170mm crancs enough to make a noticeable difference. I'm 6' and have legs on the slightly longer side of the spectrum (34,25"). Usually ride 12-24 miles on a ride. 3. Just want you to know that my 3,5 year old daughter LOVES the MacRide that I got inspired to get thanks to you. She can't stop shouting for more descents and giggles the whole way down 🙏

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon!!! 1. Backcountry trails have much fewer big impacts than bike parks. The reason is speed and jumps. Backcountry stuff is rarely ever a drop of more than 4 feet. At the bike park you're sending 40+ foot jumps at 30+ MPH. When on the rougher, more natural trails, I need to use my suspension for traction more than anything else. 2. I'm 174cm and have always ridden 170 cranks, and finally went to 165s for this year. I'm loving the 165s! I experience no drawbacks. I spin a pretty quick cadence, and stand while pedaling too much. I. find that shorter cranks are better for this. I do wish I could go to a full 177 q factor like the ebikes have, but that's not an option. Try some 170mm SLX cranks and see how it goes- or better yet, try some 165s and commit to it. The actual studies found no legitimate loss of power with shorter cranks. Another factor would be tire choice. You can easily raise the BB with slightly bigger tires. 3. AWESOME! We use the MacRide daily, and it really has changed our lives for the better! Glad you are enjoying it too! I know there are cheaper options, but the MacRide is superior with it's easy on/off. Thanks again!

@nosreuter

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed Hats of Jeff, your truthfully a nice person, thanks for your in depth answer!! Already ride a 2,6" up front but only 2,35 in the rear, hesitant a bigger will fit without rubbing. Will try though, good idea! I also like pedaling standing on those rooty/rockie sections, gives such nice flow, until the pedalstrike comes.... If this experiment goes well then maybe I can get full use of my suspension making it more linear again as well!

I can’t have those set up options I’d drive myself nuts trying to figure out which position is best.

@larrytate1657

3 жыл бұрын

Bike looks amazing though.

Enduro? Mini-DH? Seems like the 170/170-ish bikes are becoming a new category unto themselves.

Check out Cold creek area

Xanadu Trail and Tres Hombres in Leavenworth.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Back before I stopped filming on unsanctioned trails: www.outsideonline.com/1996451/jeff-kendall-weed-visits-pacific-northwest

How much sag on the fork and shock do you run? How many volume spacers? How much compression and rebound?

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, I'm using one volume spacer in the fork and one in the shock. I'm down around 74psi in the fork, something like 4 clicks of LSC and 5 clicks of HSC. I forget rebound. On the shock I run 195 psi, opened the low speed all I could, set the low rebound to be fast, and used minimal HSR and just enough HSC to not bottom in the parking lot. I believe that's 25% sag.

@andrewkuang8086

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Kendall-Weed wow I didn’t expect you to reply. Thanks!

I have a 2019 Instinct BC carbon 90 with carbon wheels, bars and lighter saddle and WITH Stamp 11 pedals its 30 pounds even. I really think the 38 is more than 99.9 % of the riders need and just added weight. I realize the Rally is a smash over anything bike but still i think the 36 is sufficient however its a nice spec. and possibly useful for the RIGHT rider and for $9100.00 really shouldnt have to upgrade. I bought my bike in December 2020 as a leftover for $3700.00 so a great deal and also got a super deal on 2019 Mavic XA carbon wheels, category 3 not 4 but for my riding on blue trails excellent wheels and they have the new 40 tooth hub so quick engagement , once in a while i hit some rock gardens with no issues, probably upgrade to XX-1 or XO to drop another 300 or so grams from the GX when it says time to replace.

It’s three pm in Cali and because of the smoke from the Santa Cruz fires it’s already dark out and the sky is a dark orange

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! All the photos from SC are wild looking right now- would be somethign else to experience that in real life! We had minor smoke in this vid on kachess, nothing like what you've got there! Stay positive Ethan!

@ethanbenton6676

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Kendall-Weed you’re too wholesome for KZread 😂

I still have those BIKE mags!

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Keep 'em! Wish I had all of my old mags still!!!

@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5

3 жыл бұрын

I got got rid of ALL my old late 90s magazines (I know...idiot right!)...still like to look but now youtube is king.

What frame size you got🔥🔥🔥👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Palisades is OK, but I recommend Deep Creek DH instead.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

About to check Deep Creek on Trailforks in 3, 2, 1....

Nice bike Jeff! I tried getting an Ibis Ripmo AF on Jenson USA but it says they won't ship here in Canada due to manufacturer restrictions. I emailed Jenson but have not received any reply yet. Ride safe always Jeff and God bless you and your Family 😊👍

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alvin thanks for the note! And thanks for contacting Jenson! Ibis works a lot with Jenson, but in Canada they have a bunch of Canada specific online shops. See the full list here: www.ibiscycles.com/test-ride/find-a-dealer

@BengLang84

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed awesome! Thanks a lot Jeff and I appreciate your reply 😊👍

Ape Canyon/Plains of Abraham at St Helens. Also, you look like you’re putting a ton of energy into the bike and not getting much pop back out.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Jay! I'd love to get down there!!! I keep thinking east- I gotta think south too!!! The X2 shock hasn't been my favorite lately. It's valved pretty heavy. The Rocky feels very poppy, but that shock is a bit of a wet towel. I'm preferring the DPX2.

@jayluikart487

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Kendall-Weed that ride is just cool because of the unique terrain.

Stottlemeyer in pot gamble is fun. Specifically derailed trail.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Ah I wonder if that was what I rode for the Ripley vid? kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYR8vK9_msuaiqg.html

@gr8fulride

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed awesome video! Ty. You were coming back to Seattle on ferry, but I think maybe you went to mt muller. Never been, but now it's on my bucket list. Peace

I’ve never seen someone so nimble in control and hoppy on a bike. Question: How would your style change on flat pedals?

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ross! And I am on flat pedals. I've been exclusively on flats for the past year.

@rossgooding7423

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Kendall-Weed wow. Thanks for clarifying. Not missing a beat!

Just watched the Vital review. Liked yours better😂

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! Vital does good stuff, and they have a very different vibe and style.

Is that magenta or red? Good vid

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ewok Boss! To me the maple leaf and branding is all a very light red, with maybe a tint of salmon to it. It probably looks more magenta in photos since it's a tough color to capture digitally.

what size is that bike? and how tall are you?....I think it doesn't really matter what bike you ride, you make them all look easy man. Cheers

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, that's a size medium, I'm 5'8" or 174cm. Thanks!!! This is the longest travel 29er I've ever ridden, but it was no prob to toss about on the tight trails in the woods.

@marklopes706

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed Thanks bro for the reply, its good to know just to base the sizing because I stand 169cm, and most of the time I am in between sizes of these bikes. Keep shredding!!!

Hey ! I know that bike ! I saw it disappear out in front of me, oh, a couple of times ?

Doesnt this have a vague line between the slayer though?

@Rumlen25

3 жыл бұрын

Slayer is more freeride orientated where this is geared more toward enduro racers I believe. Jesse and Remi are racing this bike at the EWS rather than Slayer.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Sean, I have no idea! Maybe we can use your question as leverage to get Rocky to send a Slayer down too???

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Mike, I've always noticed the race team has stuck to the Altitude for YEARS, while the freeriders have been on the Slayer primarily. I'd love to compare the two bikes back to back.

@seanhornchek6440

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed Haha I love it :)

Like to lite long bike dreams guy #jeffkendall came true the new bike and the good mantenchon #keeppedalig in the bike park Saluds of chile 🇨🇱 🤘😀🤘 🚵 good lucky

11:23 Surprised by a little fart bubble ? :)

obvious question: how does it compare to ripmo ?

@ericrmeeks

3 жыл бұрын

Also very curious about this.

Manuals don't seem as easy on this bike?

0:31 lol 😂 you tried to cover bikes.com but couldn't manage it, the moment he knew he fucked up.. 😂

That bike is awesome and I want it, but it has no Business costing 3700 for a frame only. Trying to be like Yeti is not cool, and RMs usual customers are not dentists.

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Alex, they have a complete version at $3500. That would be an amazing bike! Very similar in price to the Ripmo AF, but much more adjustable. I didn't even know Rocky was selling the bike as a frame only. No idea why the price is a few hundred more than an Ibis, but it could be related to a Canadian company needing to import bikes into Canada first then down to the USA.

@alexkeyes1706

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed I think its taking advantage of the bike supply shortage, The slayer carbon frameset is $600 less, maybe just temporary to sell out and then will be more normal later on. Bummed out because I have a bunch of badass parts and was interested in this as a frame only. Kona Process X looking good right now.

AltiDUDE

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes!!! I sorta want to make a mini series featuring "Altitude Dude"

@willmorton888

3 жыл бұрын

I’d support that!

That's an awesome looking bike. 🤘 But Ibis is still better 💪😎 I love my Ripmo and have a hard time looking at other bikes

@JeffKendallWeed

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Cliff! Ibis makes great bikes, but I'm not about to say that they are the only good brand by any means!!! This Rocky has a bunch of cool features that I do wish my Ibis bikes had- like the super adjustable geometry.

This video, like all his others, is a cornering clinic...