New bike day is always the best day, congrats looking forward to see it flying…

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Sorry grade 3 trails from now on 😂

That bike must ride like a dream. So sick!

New Bike Day - YIPPEEEEE ! Congratulations 🔥

Slinky set of wheels! Inspired by your midlife review approach I presented the bike upgrade or a younger model choice at home. Now living in the garage.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

You have a big TV in there don't you?😂

Very super cool bike there Lance I’m glad you brought your self a new bike I’m sure you deserve your self a new bike now and again. . So looking forward to seeing you on the trails on it soon

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I clearly deserve a new bike. Explaining that to the wife was more of a challenge. 😂

Very flash, love the new bike. Great build and a nice little upgrade. Say hi next time you fly by me!

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Will do. May find it harder to talk and ride in race mode.😂

never been a big fan of ktm ebikes but that is a f#cking diamond of a bike, enjoy.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. I have always liked KTM but I guess we all have our favourites

very nice Lance ! how could you make it better......park it in my garage !

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

You are not wrong. I have 9 in my garage and only have room for two.😂

@ChrisB7797

5 ай бұрын

Ok well that's going to work out perfectly then, don't worry I will take good care of it ! 😅

Thats a stunning bike and build Lance! With all that bling you should definitely be 15-20% faster! Happy new bike day mate 👍

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

It certainly feels fast. I have to be careful not to flip it in race mode.😂

You're crazy! Congrats, Lance! 🍾

Looks sharp, love the paint

Captain Sender will need to upgrade his whip now.

Congrats Lance! I can't wait to hear how you like it

Very nice Lance 👌, It would look very nice down the jump line at Cougar Park,, just saying. The new charge door looks the buisness compared to our rubber grommets, hope they use these on all buildings moving forward.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Don't worry I will come back to Cougar Park.

That bike looks so awesome. You are going to love it. Congrats 🔥😁🤙

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks looking forward to giving it a proper ride tomorrow

@EMTBNZ

5 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2 Awesome! Hope you have the Best Day Ever! 😁🤙

Wow! That looks awesome.

Absolutely stunning bike Lance, congratulations on the dream build. Looking forward to you sending it on that beast.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris. Will see you on the trails.

Bike is so beautiful. It needs nothing else but you to send it !!!! Congratulations !!

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Will do my best.

That is one sweet ride! Congrats and enjoy

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Super happy right now.

Yes I been waiting for this one

Happy new bike day, looks epic.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Its awesome. Congratulations

Lovely bike Lance. New bike day is definitely the best. Enjoy!

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, been waiting awhile for this one but worth the wait.

If you’ve still got the OEM (well, Euro OEM) tyres you might consider something narrower as the rear 2.8 can rub the swingarm.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for that.

No carbon rails on the seat, i don't think i could ride it 😁 Sweet ride Lance, 170/180 is perfect and the paint looks amazing

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

The bike will also look better when the diamond studded pedals arrive.😂

Very nice. All you need is a proper KTM orange seat to finish it off. 😎

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

That could be interesting.

Looks flash and shiny. I like the colour 100% more than the old orange.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Lindsay it does look cool.

Mate, the bike is just gorgeous. Living the dream. 😊

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I really can't believe I have it. I am too scared to get it dirty😁

Great looking bike sad we don't see alot of these in the UK I think there definitely up there with the better looking E bikes 👌🏻

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I am pleased with how it looks. Seems ashame to get it dirty.

Bling Magura brakes would be fun

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Keen to give them a good test out.

Nice upgrade Lance. Not a fan of the Bosch controller and display myself. My Trek Rail has the integrated battery indicator in the frame which is all I need and much tidier... And then one thing to consider if you do short rides without powering the bike, you can't change gears with AXS (as it's powered from the bike)... Looking forward to the review... Ride safe.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I agree with you regarding the controller and display 100%. Can't see me riding without motor. One slight issue. When I take the rear wheel out I put in smallest cog. I need to turn bike on to do this.

Awesome Lance. In race mode you will break sound barrier. 😊

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

As long as that is all I break.😂

WOW.................... nice bike Lance. Looking forward to your feedback on this bike

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to providing feedback.

Looks sharp! Maybe that new bike confidence will get you through all of pretty fly

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Maybe. Still haven't really tested it yet. Big plans though.

Congrat. Love your life crise ❤ Don´t know if you Are being faster, but your smile is for sure longer and wider.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Could do some tests to see if race motor quicker.

Pleased for you Lance! And pleased your wife is safe 😂 absolutely beautiful bike however... Make it better? continental tyres of course!!

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Yes it really needs some Continental tyres. Secretly I really like the look of these ones as well.

Very nice bike

Very very nice! 👍 ❤ you’ll be able to clear mini dream easy on that beast!

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Bit scared of that. But keen for you to show me. Maybe 4 weeks time all going to plan.

@NZMtbGuy

5 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2 cool! I’ll instagram you my number

Nice!

A Chopper Guard flag, some spokey-dokies and some grips with tassels then you'll be sorted!

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Now you are talking. I used to have a chopper flag. Don't understand why they went out of fashion.😂

Fit 4 damper and a 180 mm rotor. Hope you got a deal , a good one.

Impressive, most impressive! 😎 But since you asked and I like to nit pick... for that money something better than an inhouse stem would be nice 😉 Eddy Currents are good for longevity being the soft compound, but for traction in the wet I'd go for a stickier front like a 2.6 Ultra Soft MM or stick with the Continental Argotals that you've been having success with. Final few thoughts... you go pretty big Lance, so I'm not sure how much I would trust carbon cranks on my bike. It's not a warranty claim I'd ever want to make if you know what I mean 🤕 And finally, I wonder if the dropper battery clears the rear tire under full compression? Cheers on your new whip! 🍻

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. Was wondering about battery on seat post but given it comes factory I assume KTM is not stupid enough to let that happen. Never had carbon cranks. Not sure how often they break. I do break lots of stuff though.😮

@sjaan7370

4 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2 Yeah you'd figure they would have that sorted, but it sure looks close 🙃 On a side note a friend informed me that Schwalbe now has a Eddy Current front tire with the Ultra Soft compound in a 29"x2.6". The weight is suppose to be pretty reasonable being a super trail casing.

sick as bike i finished full pretty fly today exacly 2 months since i started mtb

@ivanbarnett1927

5 ай бұрын

is ktm a good bike brand

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I think so. Good quality

soooo purdy... (the bike I mean) congrats!! How about some bling lights that intergrate to the battery...

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Magicshine lights of course.

That’s a pretty sharp looking bike with some fruity bits 🙌

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

It certainly has lots of fruit.😁

Nice 👍🏾

For a list price (per your link) of $23.5K ..... rainbows should literally shine out of your bum while riding that thing! ;) (Enjoy it and have fun!)

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I might set up a camera and check for that. Would look cool if it does.

@kiwibob72

5 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2 I'd (almost) be prepared to pay to to see that in fairness! LOL

You only live once nice call mate! I'm jealous

$$$$$$$$😮 congrats 😁

Just a little envious. But work hard play hard, that’s how it goes.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I have worked dam hard in my life. It is now time for a little fun. I have big plans for this year

awesome mate my friend logan gaskill and justin robertson both got a similar bike

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I was surprised how quickly they were selling in this market.

Love carbon nice one lance enjoy how much does bike weigh?

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

25kg. Not light but does have a 750 battery.

Very fine scooter you have there 🙌. Now tell me in a week you don’t notice that race motor difference 😊.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I tried to do a wheelie and struggled to control it. Quite punchy. I think Oropi was the wrong place to test it..

That bar roll and saddle angle though 😂

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Yes I agree. Have fixed the bars now. Funny thing I can't work out how to adjust the seat. It is not standard. Will definitely adjust it though.

@lemonadejars

5 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2 The angle adjust on the axs dropped is so good. Makes you wish it was standard on all seat posts

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

@lemonadejars You can undo the rhs but nothing fits in the lhs despite a Nm rating. I am a bit confused. Any advice?

@lemonadejars

5 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2 I’m not baller enough to have one :(, on the videos I’ve see I believe the tilt is on the front, you might need to loosen the side bolt first to adjust the tilt before tightening the side bolt again

@lemonadejars

5 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fWRht6aJcZPJXZM.html P.s. the bike is beautiful, very jealous!

KTM should have Ohlins suspension on it with the DT Swiss wheels Shame on you for putting sub par American components on such a nice bike (Ok... its probably all made in Taiwan so does it really matter ;). I bought the car first, then the new wife (who made me sell the car), then the Emtb for my mid life crisis. Love your videos!

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Never had Ohlins but do like their suspension. I did the maths and this bike was much cheaper than a new wife.😂

Lovely bike, although with Bernard over in NZ I thought you might have tapped him up for a cheap Pivot.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Pivot is nice but Bosch race motor vs Shimano motor. It is no contest.

Awesome way better midlife purchase than a Harley see u out there in Vegas

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Yes can't see me growing a pony tail and getting a Harley.😂

Super jelly right now....

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I feel very lucky

Found it really hard to watch this video to be totally honest Lance……because of all the drool that had dribbled down onto my tablet’s screen. 😂😂 As bling goes, that’s mega bling. Congrats and enjoy. Life is way too short to look at bank balances.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I can't believe it is mine. Also bought my wife an e bike so bank balance taken a hit.

@AB-NZ

5 ай бұрын

@@bestdayevermtb2lol. I used that same strategy when I bought my Levo. Buying 2 bikes was painful - but not as painful or deafening as it would have been if I had only bought mine.

It could be better if you added Jessica Alba to it.

Back from retirement so soon haha Shouldn’t have to do much to that bike with that kit on it.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Only doing blue trails on this bike😂

Just a question Lance, what length cranks are you running?

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

160 on this bike

@philipdeason2987

5 ай бұрын

Perfect. Small amount makes a big difference for pedal strikes.

You couldn't wait for the Zerode E Bike with Gearbox?

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Actually had a good chat with Rob in Rotorua on Sunday. I think it is awhile away yet.

You could have put Jolanda Neff on it, much nicer 😜

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I think even my wife wouldn't disagree with that. 😁

That's better than a Porsche..................well almost

So you now a KTM factory rider now?

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Won't go that far. I do have a KTM t shirt if that counts.😂

BUT its NOT orange. So are you saying that you CAN now jump ANYTHING.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

No not saying that. Will just look cool doing the blue trails.😁

Christen it on hazard and 5th! .

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Good idea.

How much

@bestdayevermtb2

13 күн бұрын

I think they retail for $23 500 NZ

Please weigh it?

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

It is listed as 25kg.

@MTBEAST007

5 ай бұрын

@bestdayevermtb2 yeah my trek rail was listed 2kgs lower. Would be interesting to see if yours is as listed.

Can't wait for my mid life crisis! 😉 Looks awesome. Ride safe.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I am enjoying mine.😁

Oh Lance, It is missing the most important component ever. A gearbox. Ha.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I would love that. Maybe one day. But for now it is pretty sick.

so much more fun than replacing the wife,,

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

My wife has a new e bike too. Excited to do first ride together this Friday in Opotiki.

That’s tidy. Where are you going to use 180mm of travel😂

@Gee-1979

5 ай бұрын

Have you not seen the jumps he's been doing? It's easy to use that much travel on big landings, but it's also a lifesaver in a situation where you land front heavy, that extra bit can prevent you going over the bars if you have it set up well. I ride 170mm front and can occasionally use it all on a harsh or front heavy landing. Plus, that much travel makes rough technical trails much more ridable. They wouldn't make 180mm forks if there was no point in having them.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I case so badly it keeps me out of trouble. 😂

The bike needs a carbon bottle cage.

@bestdayevermtb2

5 ай бұрын

I am working on that. Getting a carbon one with diamonds inlaid into the carbon.😂