I couldn't care less about cross country bikes but I just really like this channel and their bike reviews

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I also really appreciate the correct use of the saying. Ha.

Seeing an xc bike without lockouts is a beautiful thing indeed.

@bikersedge

9 ай бұрын

Agreed. I’d argue XC bikes are the ones that need them the least.

@TheBaldTruth1

Ай бұрын

I've had the ZFS-5 120 for about a month now and put about 80 miles on it thus far. I agree that it does not need lockouts. The suspension does what it's supposed to do, when it's supposed to do it. It's magical, really, and I have one of the lower end builds -- base GX 120 build. It came without a dropper, though, so I had to add a OneUp V3.

Your reviews are top notch & second to none. I really like your style. Another job well done!

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

Hey thanks. I appreciate it!

Good stuff. Look forward to this review series.

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

You and me both!

First a hardtail XC and now a full sus down country from Cervelo. Good stuff.

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

Great stuff!

Got on my eye on something like this or a RM element, I live 6 miles from my trails so has to be a good all rounder, miss my V3 5010 which was a perfect all day bike

This is the second bike you've sold me in about a year. I bought an Orbea Alma based almost entirely on your review and you are right -- it is the better gravel bike for the terrain I ride. And your review on the Cervelo, along with a few others, helped sell me -- in addition to an insane deal I just got on it. I've discovered my Trek Fuel EX is too much bike for my riding, and what I really I wanted something to compliment the Alma but something more efficient and less heavy than the Fuel EX. I wanted the most "trail" XC bike to compliment the Alma, and this seems to be it.

@bikersedge

2 ай бұрын

Love hearing that these videos are helpful for folks to find great bikes!

Very interesting offering from Cervelo. So many good choices on the market. I recently bought Scalpel SE, which you have tested some time ago. How would this bike compare to Scalpel SE? Geo numbers seem to be quite similar.

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

It's been so long since I've ridden the Scalpel I can't really say. If my memory is accurate that bike felt more XC than this one. Again, it was a long time ago.

Very interesting attempt from this brand. I am really curious as to how it will stack up.

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

Not to spill the beans, but really well.

Nice review. I am seriously considering buying this bike with the 120mm travel. I saw one comment that said it doesn’t come with suspension lockouts. Is that a big issue? As a guy who has never ridden a full suspension bike this will be a first. I ride nearly 15k KMs per year on gravel, road, and fat bikes. But feel I want to switch things up with more technical mtb trails. I like long rides 75-100km so the geometry makes sense. I am not great on trails. Guys I drop on road, ride away from me on the trails with their excellent bike handling skills… while I bumble around and over obstacles.

@bikersedge

6 ай бұрын

Correct. The 120mm version doesn’t have lockouts. Personally I rarely use them. I prefer having my suspension open and active for traction rather than fully locked more maximum efficiency.

Please compare the ZFS-5 120 to the 23' Pivot Mach 4SL 120

@bikersedge

3 ай бұрын

We don't carry Pivot. Wont be able to make it happen unfortunately.

How does it compare to the Exie and Element with XC speed climbing?

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

The Element is way more "trail" and slower on the climbs. The Exie is a bit quicker.

@Jasongristick

11 ай бұрын

@@bikersedgethx sir

Does the Cervelo ZFS-5 have better small bump compliance compared the Ibis Ripley?

@bikersedge

2 ай бұрын

No.

@user-rj9ui3sz8u

2 ай бұрын

@@bikersedge Thank you!

I do wonder how that "efficient feel" translates to climbing times. Any thoughts on a power-standardized timed climb for comparos like these? I'd wager that a proper trail bike is only a few percent slower up a hill, but has a much bigger safety window going downhill.

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I’ve wanted to to a power meter thing for climbs. Just haven’t been able to make it happen logistically. I’d imagine bikes like the oiz and Anthem would be quite a bit quicker. Enough to make the less confident descending worth it. It would be interesting to see.

How would you compare it to a roxly mountain element?

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

The Element is way more “trail.”

Looks light

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

25.4lb

Does the fork and suspension have remote control?

@bikersedge

10 ай бұрын

Not on this one (120) but the 100mm version does have remote lockout.

@pablomondragon5738

10 ай бұрын

@@bikersedge but is it possible to adapt one?

@bikersedge

10 ай бұрын

Potentially. It likely won’t be cheap. You’d need the remote lockout damper versions of both the fork and shock.

i feel like its a good idea to run the same tire across all bikes.

@bikersedge

10 ай бұрын

Agreed. I tried to run them with their stock setups as much as possible. I usually do that because that’s the way most people will be riding them.

it looks almost exactly like a blur

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

Similar. The rear triangle looks different. Front triangle is very close.

@kaydeeraths1296

10 ай бұрын

Cervelo and Santa Cruz are owned by Pons. This is based off a blur . The quality and ride of the blur with the efficacy of a Cervelo created this rig 🎉

You certainly have expensive tastes my friend

@bikersedge

11 ай бұрын

If you saw my personal bikes as opposed to media bikes and demos (featured in our videos) you’d know that’s not the case.