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  • @Ferrari255GTO
    @Ferrari255GTO2 ай бұрын

    Alright, i think i know what this man is going for. He wants reliability and nothing else concerns him, he bought the bike to ride it, not to race, not to train, not to flex, but to have fun. And this will do that just fine

  • @comtruise9779

    @comtruise9779

    2 ай бұрын

    I think you're right, but it still could be used for training just to keep the reliability up and the maintenance cost and frequency down.

  • @Ferrari255GTO

    @Ferrari255GTO

    2 ай бұрын

    @@comtruise9779 i mean, technically you can train with anything, i don't train but since i daily a DH bike i bet that i can crank a bit harder than others.

  • @ricodvorsky3844
    @ricodvorsky38442 ай бұрын

    should have used the hose from the code r and just hooked it up to the new caliper and lever.

  • @ChrisRidesHisBike

    @ChrisRidesHisBike

    2 ай бұрын

    i was thinking the same thing

  • @AC-ww6nf

    @AC-ww6nf

    2 ай бұрын

    Would of been the correct thing to do but you know youtubers and their it's "content" motive.

  • @noneofyourbusiness4294

    @noneofyourbusiness4294

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@AC-ww6nfif a friend, or a customer for that matter, says "swap the whole thing", that includes the hose. Does it always make sense? Hell no. But I get it. If I purchase new brakes, or in the most recent case a new display for my ebike, I'll go through the effort of replacing everything that comes with the new one. You're welcome to call that wasted effort, and to some extent I would agree. But it would me to replace expensive stuff and halfass it.

  • @AC-ww6nf

    @AC-ww6nf

    2 ай бұрын

    They uses the same brake hoses. Unless the brake hoses are damaged, no need to replace perfectly good brake hose. I understand your point however I'm thinking logical here.

  • @Wiroe
    @Wiroe2 ай бұрын

    The EX drivetrains is for e-bike use, that’s why it only shifts 1 gear at a time

  • @christhepatriot4621
    @christhepatriot46212 ай бұрын

    Bike fits you really good. I ride a size up too.

  • @sciguyisanerd

    @sciguyisanerd

    2 ай бұрын

    I do the opposite

  • @MasterBlaster69
    @MasterBlaster692 ай бұрын

    Re: the brake hose, you could have re-used the hose from the R. I just replace caliper and lever when replacing R’s with RSC leaving the hose in place.

  • @nostaku
    @nostaku2 ай бұрын

    The white b-gap adjustment guide is for 12-speed drivetrains only, that could explain the gears skipping.

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    Ahh interesting! I will get it tuned up again and not use that hhaa

  • @Wiroe

    @Wiroe

    2 ай бұрын

    I was about to comment on this too. There are specific gaps in the Sram manuals for all drivetrains

  • @mikeburgh3956

    @mikeburgh3956

    2 ай бұрын

    My Microshift Advent X came with a B-Gap measuring tool. If that's what you're talking about.

  • @nostaku

    @nostaku

    2 ай бұрын

    @@mikeburgh3956 yes, but SRAM's is purely for their 12spd drivetrain, which means it is not compatible with this 8spd one.

  • @mikeburgh3956

    @mikeburgh3956

    2 ай бұрын

    @@nostaku ohhh I see👍🏼

  • @keosoutdooradventures
    @keosoutdooradventures2 ай бұрын

    The Status Frames are on sale for $400 right now with a shock

  • @Ferrari255GTO

    @Ferrari255GTO

    2 ай бұрын

    Damn, that's a really good offer

  • @MTB_CRZY

    @MTB_CRZY

    2 ай бұрын

    Where?

  • @ignaciosevil2157

    @ignaciosevil2157

    2 ай бұрын

    pretty solid iffer for sure. Im looking at 3700$ frames :(

  • @TheCaptainsCog

    @TheCaptainsCog

    2 ай бұрын

    I want 400 bucks back then...😅😅😅😅

  • @RoachDogggJR

    @RoachDogggJR

    2 ай бұрын

    I picked up bomber z1's on sale and with a discount. Wasnt for them sales, i wouldnt have a modern nice fork. Covid overstock sales are sick lol

  • @viniciussouza6316
    @viniciussouza63162 ай бұрын

    I loved the way you separated the sponsor's ad of the other side of you video, glad to see your new video edition, it's much more pleasant to watch now.

  • @ChrisBakerElToro
    @ChrisBakerElToro2 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! Given your experience with many bikes it would be interesting to hear your overall thoughts on the Status, it being a mullet with pretty slack head angle. I’ve always been interested in the Status. So I’m 5’8 and ride a Stumpjumper S4. I like the upsize for the DH stability and how “roomy” it feels. Maybe you should try a few in a size Large. My HT Fuse is a size medium though to keep things playful on easy trails

  • @Jeseryhesery88
    @Jeseryhesery882 ай бұрын

    Nice vid Evan, keep up the good work!

  • @raxman80
    @raxman802 ай бұрын

    Great video as always. I'm 5'10" and I went up to a large a few years ago. I'm not really a technical rider and the large is more stable for me on the down hills.

  • @lucideuphoria7092
    @lucideuphoria70922 ай бұрын

    I feel ya on the brake cable length. I picked up a set of clarks 4 piston hydros for $70. The calipers are really nice but the original lever was basically a copy of the BL-MT200 body with a smaller two finger lever. The ad stated 900mm front and 1500 rear cables. Luckily, they weren't going on something with internal routing but when they fitted up both cables were too short by a cm or five. Checked the brakes and the cables were 800mm/1350mm which was an ass. At the end of the day it gave me a reason to throw my spare SLX levers on the clarks m.4 caliper. With ceramic pads and SLX levers these are probably my favorite combo which I didn't expect.

  • @Hakan19
    @Hakan192 ай бұрын

    8:58 Hello, I am using SRAM level t brakes. I bought the dirt jump p3 from the new pink frame. The cable seems short. I am looking for a 2500m cable. Can you recommend a reliable site? I live in Bulgaria.

  • @thelifeofjessejames
    @thelifeofjessejames2 ай бұрын

    I prefer a longer reach myself but it’s all about what feels good for you (within reason). I’m a Specialized owner and I’m on an S3 even though I’m only 5’8” so I should be on an S2 according to the size chart but that felt too small to me so I went with the S3. No regrets

  • @mtbSTL
    @mtbSTL2 ай бұрын

    these frames are on sale for 400-500 bucks right now on all sorts of websites WITH a fox rear shock. crazy deal. 140 and 160mm

  • @michiganstate149
    @michiganstate1492 ай бұрын

    Chain looks too short and b gap looks too far away. I bet a few more links added and a closer/correct distance would fix the issue.

  • @guji0
    @guji02 ай бұрын

    Can I get the old parts please

  • @TheShowest

    @TheShowest

    2 ай бұрын

    No

  • @Memehauler

    @Memehauler

    Ай бұрын

    No

  • @mikeburgh3956
    @mikeburgh39562 ай бұрын

    Im short (5'7) and rock a small Nukeproof scout 275. I love it! I run Microshift Advent X, TRP evo cranks, Revelation 140, Carbon 35/35 bar, Spank 350 wheel set ,Magic Mary 2.6F Big Betty 2.4R. I even invisd it before I built it. Im embarrassed to say how much the build cost lol It's over 2k. Bought everything brand new! But love my ☢️

  • @pachithingi6367

    @pachithingi6367

    19 күн бұрын

    I tock a 27 inch wheel bike its stock im stupid in my it was 4k my dad bought it a long time ago its 8 speed and its a racing bike its soo good i mean 8 speed is very good sh¡t perfect for me

  • @IN_ZANE_
    @IN_ZANE_2 ай бұрын

    What's up with the front brake on the left handlebar?

  • @nobody_noob2694
    @nobody_noob26942 ай бұрын

    i run the ex 1 on my hardtail and i love it. Its been 2 years and ive never had a chain drop or to adjust it

  • @Behindbars1000
    @Behindbars1000Ай бұрын

    Im getting a salsa blackthorn from my local bike shop, im 6”1’ an normally ride a large, but some geometry’s say there “large” but fit like a medium. Im thinking about getting it in xl, they only have a demo in medium at the shop, *NOTE….i always felt more confident on a bigger bike too. Any advise?

  • @bellarogers7202
    @bellarogers72022 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Keep the great content coming!

  • @milspectoothpick4119
    @milspectoothpick41192 ай бұрын

    Have 8 speed on my hardtail and rarely notice it. It has a big enough climbing gear for me and I'm not mashing pedals going downhill so with no pedal kick to worry about I can just leave it in a climb gear to be ready for any little punchy climbs in the trail. Don't think I'll switch off from it unless the parts just aren't available to replace anymore.

  • @dustinmorse8497
    @dustinmorse84972 ай бұрын

    I'm a fan of fewer speeds. I think box and microshift are on to something. Nearly the same range as 11 or 12 but with 9 or 10 gears.

  • @jimmysmith85
    @jimmysmith852 ай бұрын

    hey evan, another great video, why didnt you just use the original routed brake hose?

  • @BennetJW
    @BennetJW2 ай бұрын

    bro i love this series

  • @solomtb5547
    @solomtb55472 ай бұрын

    I've recently(last year) changed my preferred reach numbers on larges(im 6ft), used to always run 480ish, now on my merida im 490+ on their large and its fantastic, running mullet i can still easily get it around around tight stuff, Also i used to run a s4 stumpy evo thinking it was my correct size, specilized changed the website to say i should be on s5 now, so i thought hey why not just to comparision sake to my merida and wow, its so much better than the s4 ever was. More brands need to get on the Short seat tube setup for their XL's so We can get onto the next size better. Im also running a 240mm dropper on a 'long' merida... its soo nice

  • @xavierhulbert5849
    @xavierhulbert58492 ай бұрын

    Honestly, if I knew an 8 speed 11-46t existed, I’d probably have bought that too. I used to run a 1x8 before I moved near the mountains and I never had any issues. Plus, they’re so much easier to clean.

  • @joshcronin-ux7lb
    @joshcronin-ux7lb2 ай бұрын

    Hi Evan, I love your vids Ive just got back from the hospital after hitting my shin on the pedals only need 3 stitches but keep up the good work

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    Ouch!! I hope it doesnt hurt too bad!

  • @yoboipaxt0n_lit57

    @yoboipaxt0n_lit57

    2 ай бұрын

    Damn that is a pain but it will be better once you can go back to riding

  • @Ferrari255GTO

    @Ferrari255GTO

    2 ай бұрын

    YOU ARE WEA- uh, i mean, have a good recovery dude XD More seriously tho, it must've been a gnarly one to require stitches, i have gotten some pretty bad ones but never required any kind of medical intervention. I once burned and teared most of my shin skin with the fabric of my jeans, it hurt like hell for a good while but it didn't leave any scars

  • @NonLegitNation2

    @NonLegitNation2

    2 ай бұрын

    welcome to mtbing, you have passed the required initiation of getting bit by your studded platform pedals, lol. This has happened to 100% of mtbers and if it hasn't happened then they aren't real mtbers yet.

  • @blakekennard7700

    @blakekennard7700

    2 ай бұрын

    Hope you can get back to it soon. lol literally after every ride I find new holes either on my shins or calves. I get so into what I’m doing I don’t realize until I’m back at my truck and my leg feels wet.😂

  • @glen3509
    @glen35092 ай бұрын

    Are those One Up bars 6061 or 7075 aluminum?

  • @johndunbar2393
    @johndunbar23932 ай бұрын

    What bleed kit did you use?

  • @danielmaksymyuk5232
    @danielmaksymyuk52322 ай бұрын

    Hey, im trying to get into mountain biking, and i my dad bought a 2014 Demo 8 Carbon in 2017 and never used it for its purpose, he gave it to me, im very new to these things, so im asking you guys, is it a good beginner mountain bike?

  • @juliangarrett6373
    @juliangarrett6373Ай бұрын

    What’s the cordless ratchet tool at 5:30? I want one

  • @אברהם326
    @אברהם3262 ай бұрын

    I had a bigger size bike, and it gives me confidence on the descents. But over time I discovered that I lean too much on the handlebars, and that my back hurts after long rides. So my recommendation, for riding in the bike park, a bigger size is good. But for long rides it is not good.

  • @petedog9581
    @petedog95812 ай бұрын

    I bought a Sun expanded 10 speed cassette for my old Stumpjumper. It was more than a new 12 speed Deore or Sram NX Eagle cassette. I did it bc the bike doesn't have boost spacing and it has a sweet XTR drivetrain. Nice bike. Good vid.

  • @davidgrothen3943

    @davidgrothen3943

    2 ай бұрын

    Non boost is no issue

  • @petedog9581

    @petedog9581

    2 ай бұрын

    @@davidgrothen3943 If you have a 142mm rear end it is.

  • @MiguelGonzalez-kt5mg

    @MiguelGonzalez-kt5mg

    2 ай бұрын

    @@petedog9581 142 is still boost, maybe you mean 135? i have a 135mm qr bike and compatilibilty now that everyone went boost has been a nightmare

  • @petedog9581

    @petedog9581

    2 ай бұрын

    @@MiguelGonzalez-kt5mg 148mm is modern boost spacing and super boost goes up to 157mm.

  • @mikeburgh3956

    @mikeburgh3956

    2 ай бұрын

    And 141qr is also boost.

  • @andrew8200m
    @andrew8200m2 ай бұрын

    I have an S4 status 160 with a few upgrades here and there, floating discs in 203, mounts for the 203, rhythm 36 160 swapped to a factory 38 170 and tubeless. That’s it. I don’t know why you would want to go 8 speed though. I’m 5ft10, so sit between s3 and s4. I’ve gone s4 just to bring myself forward a little due to the agility in the rear, very happy with that choice. I wouldn’t swap the CodeR out for the RSC though, better pads and a more reliable disc to avoid soak and fade and your golden. I’m perhaps just not as picky. No way in hell I’d go with Rockshox over Fox though. I’ve always found RS to be unreliable garbage that blows out seals but then again I’m a little heavier at 95kg (210ish).

  • @rvltadam
    @rvltadam2 ай бұрын

    this man is into something

  • @lukebeltrand3847
    @lukebeltrand38472 ай бұрын

    I don't think he downgraded at all. Seems like a reasonable set of choices to have a bike that you can practice with that didn't break the bank. I have the status and it's a tank. I love it and it's nice to not be afraid to put it to work.

  • @Sam97979
    @Sam979792 ай бұрын

    I'm shorter than you, and I go back and forth between Small and Medium frames. One time I tried a Large while renting on vacation because it was all they had, and it blew me away! I felt like I was able to actually lean and have good posture while moving around, no matter what. I'm still on my Medium bike for now, but I think my next purchase will be a Large frame. Like I said, I'm shorter than you, so if it's working for me, you should definitely do it!

  • @LactoseTolerant50
    @LactoseTolerant50Ай бұрын

    Specalized does use size mediums and smalls but only on certain bikes that are really above the 2k price range

  • @fantomita_rider477
    @fantomita_rider4772 ай бұрын

    When i first purchased my bike it came with an nx eagle drivetrain it ran fine for a while but than the clutch got worn and i had crazy chainslap whitch drove me crazy and i tought if i purchased a gx eagle my problems would go away. They did but after 2 months the clutch worn out again and i got left with 2 options either buy an 11 speed groupset with the 2.1 clutch whitch could be tightened if modified or get a dh 7 speed gx. After all i wenjt with the dh one since tightening my clutch could affect the way my suspension worked and now i think if you get a smaller chainring a 25 t cassete is managable on climbs, or atleast id take take trade for a quite ride. Or just get shiman obut does kinda suck

  • @henry06x
    @henry06x2 ай бұрын

    I'm 5'10" and cant go over a 475 reach. makes my back start hurting and hands go numb leaned too forward when just peddling away like a long slow climb or flat just peddly stuff. any shorter than about 450 and I feel cramped and knees start hitting the bars on sharp turns. Maybe the steeper STA would make a longer bike feel better but I'm pretty happy staying between 450-475. Plus most my trails are a bit older and a 475+ reach bike starts getting hard making sharp switchbacks while climbing.

  • @johndavis3938
    @johndavis39382 ай бұрын

    You need to tell us more about that Bucklos wheel!

  • @julianw5692
    @julianw56922 ай бұрын

    Not sized up but definitely will want my next bike to have a 465 reach. I'm 5"10 but have short arms so recommended bike sizes for my leg length are always too big. 😂

  • @AFV85
    @AFV852 ай бұрын

    Are they bollocks wheels anygood?

  • @elephantmane8791
    @elephantmane87912 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the ad not being during the build actually watched the entire ad because of it

  • @BoxCarBoy12
    @BoxCarBoy122 ай бұрын

    i totally understand the desire to move to 8 speed. 12 speed drivetrains are finicky and wear faster, the only reason I went with one on my bike is for the 50t cog and because I get brand wholesale pricing on bike components from work. Should I switch jobs, I will absolutely "downgrade" to a 10 or 11 speed drivetrain whenever my current one wears out, whichever one has the fewest gears but still retains the 50t.

  • @MiguelGonzalez-kt5mg
    @MiguelGonzalez-kt5mg2 ай бұрын

    Honestly almost going with 11 speeds i don't consider going to 8 speeds a donwgrade. range is still similar and cadence really doesn't matter that much on the trails, plus you get the durability of a stronger chain and thicker cassette which can not be negated

  • @sim_dude
    @sim_dude2 ай бұрын

    i like a reach of around 460 to 475 i'm 5ft10. current if a nukeproof mega290 in L and it's great. I might pop a 35m stem instead of the 40 i'm running currently.

  • @glen3509
    @glen35092 ай бұрын

    7050 aluminum 👍👍. Your buddy should have gone with Thomson Titanium riser bars😁🤘🤘 "YEAH❗️"

  • @TheCaptainsCog
    @TheCaptainsCog2 ай бұрын

    I have that bike but size S3. Great bike but i didnt get the complete so my parts are even weaker.😂 I tried to upsize to S4 when i got my Kenevo SL but it was too big with 170mm travel front and rear.

  • @camtabor4344
    @camtabor43442 ай бұрын

    I finally got an XL frame after a year of riding a Large frame and I feel so much more “in the bike” than “on the bike” if that makes sense, that’s the best way I can describe it. …. But also, I’m 6’4” so I think I was just riding too small a bike 😂.

  • @Nighthfjdiidjfyf
    @Nighthfjdiidjfyf2 ай бұрын

    You should get the canyon strive crf with the shapeshifter for Xc and then switch to enduro mode

  • @mtb_bombers
    @mtb_bombersАй бұрын

    u guys gotta stop hating on this guy hes so chill and happy and just wants to enjoy mtb

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    Ай бұрын

    Who's hating?

  • @jcam4071
    @jcam40712 ай бұрын

    Your jumping looks much better now, more poppy and controlled, moving the bike in the air more nicely. Maybe a larger bike fits you better.

  • @sullythepankake9663
    @sullythepankake96632 ай бұрын

    This is why I like Box, they decided to "downgrade" all of their line-up to nine speed and less. Simpler, and easy to maintain. I have have spent countless hours adjusting 11 and 12 speed drivetrains on my bikes and its a pain to keep running perfect.

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    I used Box's 11 speed. It was really low quality. I haven't seen their 9 speed stuff yet though. You used to see Box on a lot of bikes, even being sold on complete bikes. I haven't seen them in years now though

  • @FreeseMTB
    @FreeseMTB2 ай бұрын

    Campagnolo already have the 13 speed in EKAR (gravel groupset)

  • @jamesweldon8118
    @jamesweldon81182 ай бұрын

    About the sizing, I always thought it was odd that you rode a medium but just chalked it up to preference

  • @mtbgarage2064
    @mtbgarage20642 ай бұрын

    u can swap out 9 or 10 speed chain instead of 8 speed chain on any Shimano or sram link glide 8 speed cassette it's definitely work and less chain skipping

  • @theshonen8899
    @theshonen88992 ай бұрын

    9:46 Are you spraying brake cleaner? I'd be careful with that if so, brake cleaner causes paint to bubble off. I learned that the hard way with a set of Shimano SLX levers.

  • @davidblackman3127
    @davidblackman31272 ай бұрын

    I had a bike with 10 speed Deore and it never dropped a chain or skipped a gear in 3 years. I can't say that about my 12 speed drive train

  • @64Spokes
    @64Spokes2 ай бұрын

    SRAM does make an EX1 8 speed cassette for that groupset, it’s just $400 🥴

  • @Faeskis_1
    @Faeskis_12 ай бұрын

    Any reason you didn't re-use the hold hose that was already cut to length?

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    Good question. Cuz Eric said I can keep the Code R for myself, plus I had a spare hose. Seemed like less mess

  • @stevebennett3587
    @stevebennett35872 ай бұрын

    1x10 11-42 perfect for me, those huge cassettes are so expensive😎👍

  • @2stroke540
    @2stroke5402 ай бұрын

    Why didn't you used the original brake hose?

  • @kylestephen20
    @kylestephen202 ай бұрын

    I really wish someday you would do mine🇵🇭 my hardtail is almost giving up fork is a steal

  • @WALSRU
    @WALSRU15 күн бұрын

    S5 looks insanely long. I'm 6'1" and decided on an S3 status. Couldn't be happier with my decision as even the short reach bike wants to wheelie tech climbs.

  • @charlestilson6815
    @charlestilson68152 ай бұрын

    Evan what’s the best time to come to bent, I live in PHX and planning trip

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    The riding is great September - Mid April. Its raining a bunch right now, so its hit and miss with storms Mid April - May. Summer is fine if you can deal with humidity, but the trails get pretty loose

  • @andreigrama659
    @andreigrama6592 ай бұрын

    I would love to see on this channel a specialized stumpjumper evo alloy. You can buy a frameset at a good price.

  • @ivostarmans1199
    @ivostarmans11992 ай бұрын

    Here in the Netherlands Fox is more expensive then RS. A Lyrik ultimate for 750. A 36 performance elite 1250. Also a Sid ultimate 650 and a 34sc 1100.

  • @ilive4games780
    @ilive4games7802 ай бұрын

    Sram makes an 8 speed ex1 cassette but its crazy expensive. Btw it uses a 10 speed chain on a 8 speed cassette

  • @Donovangulya
    @Donovangulya2 ай бұрын

    Do a microshift advent advent X review

  • @mdfaizal86
    @mdfaizal862 ай бұрын

    hey evan... off topic, i notice your tv is directly beneath your AC. its might not be the best location for your tv. moisture or when your AC leaks, it will damage the tv. just my 2cents. apart from that, i enjoy your videos. keep it up.

  • @mikeburgh3956

    @mikeburgh3956

    2 ай бұрын

    That is a ductless mini pump. No moisturizer or leaks.. The system has it's own built-in moisture hose to drain any water. I have a Mitsubishi system.

  • @AFV85
    @AFV852 ай бұрын

    Im 5.9 i have a large but fell its still short and should got an xl might just be the beer gut im trying to loose making it feel like that 😂

  • @_Zane__
    @_Zane__2 ай бұрын

    Was the rear brake used? I thought the sram hoses are like 180cm

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    Yup it was used

  • @nosreuter
    @nosreuterАй бұрын

    When you think about it you actually shift ~1,5 gears per click torn the 8-speed. In comparison to 12-speed gearing..

  • @s14tat
    @s14tat2 ай бұрын

    XL might be too large. You are 5'9 right? You are between sizes. I would say large would make sense if you want to try. I am also that height and I ride mediums but I can also ride large. I don't notice too much of a difference in reach but I notice less seat clearance from the longer seat tube. That will never change but you can get your chin over stem easier by getting a 50mm stem which is what I run and just changing up that old bad habit.

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    Yeah I think its cool venturing out. Like my E-bike is a large and its perfect. I think the sizing up has to be done with intent. Like "I want a super stable enduro bike" - go large. Or "I want a playful trail bike" - go medium 27.5. I never thought a 515 reach would work, even for a minute haha

  • @marksandoval5361

    @marksandoval5361

    2 ай бұрын

    @@EvansMTBSaga I'm 5'9" which puts me right between a size-M and a size-L on most bike brands. I always size up. I prefer the stability of the longer wheelbase. To do this right, I slide the saddle full forward and put on a 35mm stem. To ride a medium, I would need to push the saddle back and put on a longer maybe 60mm stem which just doesn't seem right.

  • @jamesrohner3792
    @jamesrohner37922 ай бұрын

    Always surprised how people like one brand of brakes over another. I tried a set of Code RSCs and hated them they felt like a TRP or Shimano with a ton of air in the system. Switched those out to some Shimano XTs and I'm never looking back. But I get it its all personal preference.

  • @Ferrari255GTO

    @Ferrari255GTO

    2 ай бұрын

    That's because you tried some with old fluid wich needed replacement, they're still not as instantaneous as shimano or other brands but they always have extra power to deliver, so you're pretty much granted to stop no matter what

  • @Ferrari255GTO

    @Ferrari255GTO

    2 ай бұрын

    Also it's more about models than brands for me, i haven't tried many brakes from Formula but the Formula RX have an impressive amount of power for a 2 piston brake, i could easily recommend them to anyone

  • @jamesrohner3792

    @jamesrohner3792

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Ferrari255GTO I did a full bleed with brand new fluid and SRAMs own bleed kit. I even did the add pressure and close the valve trick and ultimately I just didn't like the feel.

  • @Ferrari255GTO

    @Ferrari255GTO

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jamesrohner3792 huh, weird. Maybe the seals were old or worn? I'm very happy with my set, right now they're quite neglected but they've performed great the whole time. And when i say neglected i mean worn pads, only the front brake has been bled recently after a year from last time i bled both (and i bought them used) and glazed rotors. I'm considering passing the rear rotor and pads to the front but my front adapter is 200mm and the rear is 203 for some reason, so i'd have to use another older rotor in the back and go find some spacers on my screw box

  • @mudko3589
    @mudko35892 ай бұрын

    Status gang!!!! Love my heavy beast.

  • @steffgofpv9681
    @steffgofpv96812 ай бұрын

    Maybe also consider a rather cheap upgrade from the Fox Float X Performance to Performance Elite with a 30$ upgrade, see on on of the latest videos from the Lost Co. 🤞👌

  • @matthewbouley1
    @matthewbouley113 күн бұрын

    fits you better for sure. go just a little big. I say that too all the kids.."have a little more ,not less."

  • @frankthetankricard
    @frankthetankricard2 ай бұрын

    The only reason you can consider the Sram Code R a budget brake is because it's constantly available for a fraction of MSRP. Every low spec downhill bike on earth comes with it and 90% of people replace it immediately. You can get them taken off brand new bikes for peanuts. I hear the RS models with swing link are supposed to be way better so the RSC is a huge upgrade on paper. Personally I'd have no problem using Code R's on a commuter or low travel bike if someone gave them to me for free. On a downhill bike not a chance and neither if I had to buy them with money.

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh yeah man, I can get them as new take offs all day for $150. Amazing value. I run them on my E-Bike and we don't really have sections where you have to brake for extended periods. Just little stabs of the brakes here and there

  • @SummitMTB
    @SummitMTB2 ай бұрын

    We have thirteen speed already, there are chinese companies selling them on amazon and aliexpress

  • @PeterCPRail8748
    @PeterCPRail8748Ай бұрын

    The new trend for the average rider that wants reliability in there drivetrain, are 10 and 9 speed drive trains. I have been using a 10 speed Sunrace 11 to 46t casette with a Shimano XT derailuer for a few year's and it has been bomb proof. Crisp gear changes with little to no adjustments ever. Have no issues keeping up with riders using 11 and 12 speed. The Shimano 9 speed Cues on entry bikes is amazing. Tried it on my friends Rasco 6 and for a budget drive train it shifts better then Sram GX. Lets be honest here, no one ever uses all 11 or 12 cogs its always 4 to 6 max favourite spots, wether be low gear or high climbing gear. So why with all the gearing. 8,9, and 10 will be growing in popularity in the next few years. The average rider is realizing money can be better spent then upkeeping expensive parts on bikes.

  • @hellopsp180
    @hellopsp18029 күн бұрын

    IMHO i ride 8 spd because its the cheapest to repair :D nothing more nothing less. I use it for everyday run about. Honestly, if he wanted to get 8spd from the start, I would have just bought an 8spd bike. But i understand, he likes that frame and the design

  • @danmccabe2004
    @danmccabe20042 ай бұрын

    I thought the callipers are exactly the same and it’s the levers which are different

  • @firsurf
    @firsurf2 ай бұрын

    nice video!!

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius2 ай бұрын

    The simple trick for people who have a 11 speed drivetrain they don't like; try a 12 speed chain before throwing it away... It might surprise you

  • @InstaLabSparti

    @InstaLabSparti

    2 ай бұрын

    do you mean 11spd drivetrain with a12spd chain? what is good about that?

  • @casualstyle79netherlands55
    @casualstyle79netherlands55Ай бұрын

    not just you !! but i would like to see a cloth over my frame while you guys assemble...so many things touch the frame, things fall, you have to turn the bike around, you turn with a cable in your hand and hit the frame..... i know i know...if we want to keep the bike nice we must put it in the shed locked...we use the bikes...we fall...we hurt ourselves and the bike,,,i know i know... but i want to make the scratches !!

  • @ericdeangelis7496
    @ericdeangelis74962 ай бұрын

    12 speeds are for XC trail riding, spandex wearing cadence snobs. TF you need all those gears for anyways? I'll take reliability over small incremental gear changes anyday.

  • @BowzKnows
    @BowzKnows2 ай бұрын

    I sized down. I used the RAD measurement and got the perfect sized bike.

  • @AFV85
    @AFV852 ай бұрын

    Should gone for new fox grip x2 damper 38s even just replaced the 36 damper with the new x2 or Marzocci super z

  • @SwordFighterPKN
    @SwordFighterPKN2 ай бұрын

    We are not road bikers so all the tiny changes between gears is not needed. 8-9 speeds just work as long as you have the range.

  • @fpeter01
    @fpeter012 ай бұрын

    I rode an XL bike with my tiny height. it felt like I am on a cargo ship.

  • @yoboipaxt0n_lit57
    @yoboipaxt0n_lit572 ай бұрын

    G’day how is everyone doing Edit Just curious anyone heard of Thredbo it is a mountain bike / ski place on the side of the tallest mountain in Australia it is pretty haven’t been there but I have had friends who have

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    I've watched some videos from there. Looks amazing!

  • @yoboipaxt0n_lit57

    @yoboipaxt0n_lit57

    2 ай бұрын

    Yeah it is a cool spot I am heading up near there in august for skiing not mountain biking 😢 Edit I am not mad about skiing it is I prefer mountain biking

  • @yoboipaxt0n_lit57

    @yoboipaxt0n_lit57

    2 ай бұрын

    @@EvansMTBSaga hey would you go there one day to hit the trails and if so don’t worry most the wildlife is chill down there

  • @smithandshortdogs
    @smithandshortdogs2 ай бұрын

    Just put a deposit on my first XL bike... always rode large

  • @pierceskidmore9806

    @pierceskidmore9806

    2 ай бұрын

    You’re going to crave the large. Every time I’ve tried to over bike with an xl (6’1 200lbs) the bike felt horribly awkward. Top tube too high, reach so far my elbows hurt, and just a long overall feel that’s hard to control. If you’ve been on large, I really recommend sticking to it.

  • @smithandshortdogs

    @smithandshortdogs

    2 ай бұрын

    @@pierceskidmore9806 Maybe... I have two other large MTBs already so if I need my fix I can always use one of them. I am about 3 inches taller than you so I am not really even on the edge between L and XL... I just was always an XC guy and cared more about whippet handling and acceleration than stability. The extra length might help with what I am doing on the bikes now.

  • @pierceskidmore9806

    @pierceskidmore9806

    2 ай бұрын

    @@smithandshortdogsoh man yeah if you’re 6’4 you’ll definitely be fine on an XL haha

  • @nedwalker9247
    @nedwalker92472 ай бұрын

    Sram do make a nice EX1 8 speed Cassette!

  • @teddyCole
    @teddyCole2 ай бұрын

    I’ve just started mountain biking what bike do you reckon I get

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    All depends on how much you have to spend

  • @teddyCole

    @teddyCole

    2 ай бұрын

    @@EvansMTBSaga not much but I’m gonna am my mum and dad if I can do chores to get some money I have 80 quid right now

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    @@teddyCole mountain bikes are pretty expensive, so you're going to have to get crafty to find a good used one or something cheap from a department store

  • @teddyCole

    @teddyCole

    2 ай бұрын

    @@EvansMTBSaga thank you

  • @teddyCole

    @teddyCole

    Ай бұрын

    @@EvansMTBSaga I found a full sus boardman 2016 for 300

  • @Mr.Boost123
    @Mr.Boost1232 ай бұрын

    Ya I use a 9 speed E bike drive train on my fuel ex and it’s definitely much better that a 12 speed

  • @Ferrari255GTO
    @Ferrari255GTO2 ай бұрын

    8:50 what about the old hose? You can't tell me that the hose is different too right? I get that new is better but it's also better when it just fits imo...

  • @EvansMTBSaga

    @EvansMTBSaga

    2 ай бұрын

    Yeah the hose is the same. I was surprised to hear the caliper has more claimed volume. But it was a good move overall because they are glossy and match the rest of the upgrades haha