I’d stick to 27.5 for the 5010. I have the 5010 v4 and I converted the 140mm fork to a 150mm travel fork and it just rides really good.

@spicymountainbike

3 ай бұрын

If I hit 1000 subscribers I’ll change mine to 27.5 with a 160mm fork.

100% agree tried mullet. It was ok, but going back to 27 5 was an eye opener! Just put a new airshaft to the fork. It’s not to complicated on a pike.

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

I already PR’d my climbs running the 27.5 front. It’s surprising how much faster 27.5 in climbing. Can you shaft the pike up to 160mm? I knew I should’ve bought a lyrik instead of the pike when I ordered the frame.

@gesundheitstips2197

Жыл бұрын

@@spicymountainbike Think so, I changed my old pike (2016 and 27.5) from 140mm to 160mm. Just check if you can get the right airshaft for your pike model and 160mm somewhere. Personally I don't like the charger damper that much, so I ride DVO at the moment, but really I don't think extra stiffness of the bigger forks is so important.

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I prefer dvo too. I run a jade coil on my nomad it’s absolutely flawless. Rockshox is overrated for sure. They didn’t sell dvo where I got my bike.

@gesundheitstips2197

Жыл бұрын

@@spicymountainbike Sounds like you need to sell the pike and get a diamond or onyx. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

I got a pretty big discount on it actually so it’s definitely worth keeping. It’s not terrible.

I bought a Bronson v4.1 MX. I'm riding it as a full 27.5. The bike felt like it came "alive" when on full 27.5.

@spicymountainbike

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree the mx wheels have ruined Santa Cruz’s bike lineup. I’m over the trend already!!! Pure marketing.

I’m totally with you. I think the the 29 is only better for rolling over things easier for less skilled riders. 29 is good for racing and tall riders. But if you got decent bike skills, 27.5 is better!!

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for racing it is better but even some tall riders have said they like the 27.5 better in my comment section

Is that the Pike Select fork? I can't find any reviews on it. Curious about your impressions.

@edutechnic9621

Жыл бұрын

Ultimate on this build. I really dig mine. Great climber with LSC turned all the way up. Handles chop well and is super smooth. Handles big hits well too with HSC turned a few clicks in.

are you a tall rider, because im debating 29ers for a new bike but i like 27.5 and am used to them its really stressing me out because im 5'11 ish and i really wanna keep the 27.5 but 29er is what everyone is riding

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

I’m about 5’11 too. I feel you I’m the last 27.5 rider in my group too. The main reason to get a 29 is to ride faster. The problem is that it’s hard to find a good full 27.5 now. If you have 27.5 I wouldn’t switch unless you want the new design like I did. If you don’t mind losing quick handling then you can get a 29.

@kdub11218

Жыл бұрын

I'm 6'2 and have a true 27.5" 5010 in XL and love it. Super playful and just gets after it. Most fun bike I have. I have a 29" Titanium hardtail and love it as well, but the 29" wheels make it way less playful and just can't corner like my 5010 on any terrain. I may eventually update to a newer 5010 frame, but I would certainly continue to run it as a full 27.5".

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

That’s cool to hear because everyone swears that you need 29” if you’re 6 feet tall. I’m glad there’s more 27 enthusiasts like you! Maybe Santa Cruz will bring back 27.5 if we have more discussions like this! I definitely prefer climbing on the 27.5 front but the 29 is much faster when going straight down on the new 5010…. But then again it’s not a downhill bike.

Yeah what does Santa Cruz know? They have just been building bikes for 3 decades and have won multiple world cups. I can tell by your thorough review by riding through a ditch. You know better than their R&D.

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man I agree

@Arkane117

Жыл бұрын

The company was sold to a new owner few years ago. It’s not the same “soul” as it used to be…

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s what I heard too

is that mullet set up not so good

Over fork it and run 27.5 with the geometry remaining as intended

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

I definitely want a 160mm but I can’t afford it right now haha.

Santa Cruz is kind by a holdings group. I think it’s Pon holdings. They own several bike brands.

@spicymountainbike

2 ай бұрын

Can’t blame them.

This is all 27.5 or a reverse mullet?

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

All 27.5. I realize it looks like reverse mullet in the picture haha.

@petedog9581

Жыл бұрын

@@spicymountainbike Definitely. I thought you just completely flipped the script on the MTB world. Lol. Maybe that could be something???? Maybe, ride in reverse???

@petedog9581

Жыл бұрын

I was so fugly in the 80's, I rocked the reverse mullet. ; /

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I wish I had a 29 read wheel so I could try reverse mullet lmao! Maybe that’s a future trend!

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

The 80’s are making a comeback! Hang on to your britches!!

That's it! I'm selling the Bronson.

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Haha the 2025 model will be the one trust me!!!

Well you're HALFWAY there.

I havent tried the new 5010 mullet, but the new nomad mullet felt fine to me.. I do love the old 27.5 5010, such a great playful bike.

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

I want to try the new nomad!! I love the old one.

LOL, where are you riding? Is that your "trail"?

@spicymountainbike

7 ай бұрын

Yeah built it all with my bare hands

@kinbote

7 ай бұрын

? @spicymountainbike So it is straight down a small hill with full on brakes, onto the concrete, for another straight up small hill. The 12 seconds full brake downhill looked gnarly!

@spicymountainbike

7 ай бұрын

@kinbote I probably don’t even need the brakes now that I’m used to the bike. I’ll try it again with no brakes and see if I can clear the other side easier. It’s steeper than the camera makes it look too

either all 27.5 or all 29, i think mullet makes a bike look shit i also think mullet is nothing but a pr selling gimmick along with the game changing selling that i hear so much. that too one side your bike looks fantastic 👍

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I agree it’s better to keep the tire size the same. I’m sure it was mostly to increase sales for sure. The game changing part is funny. That’s always an old sales gimmick haha.

@megane230f1

Жыл бұрын

@@spicymountainbike that and space age technology lol, you take care on the trails, keep it spicy 😜

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Haha space age for sure. The wheel has been reinvented this time for sure. Keep it spicy brother🌶️ 🔥

@trillbill9378

Жыл бұрын

An MX set up absolutely has its advantages from a performance stand point however it is not gonna be a great fit for all bike frames. There is a reason all dirt bikes are setup this way. That being said I think the whole mullet (Mx) trend is definitely serving some companies as a marketing advantage like you said. Ive tried a 26" rear with a 27.5" front wheel on an older bike and LOVED the way it handled. I honestly think 29" is just too big on a MTB for people who enjoy quick handling but that's just my humble opinion. To each his own, Cheers fellas!

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

I wish 27.5 front and 26” rear would make a comeback but I think the tire market prefers 29” because they can charge more. A 29 tire is running 90$ and I can get 27.5 Maxxis 3c for 45$. Definitely marketing!! I have a mx bike too I think the 21” front is too big but you can’t get a 20” front rim. That was a brief trend is moto.

Ayyyy, gonna have to meet up next time I'm in town! You got an IG?

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

No IG sorry man I’m not famous enough haha

@alexperales09

Жыл бұрын

@@spicymountainbike right on. I'll holler next time I'm heading there. I want to learn that line off TM.

@spicymountainbike

Жыл бұрын

I ride lost dog every Tuesday evening around 6!!!