Kick ass! You'll love that beast. Getting closer to spring every day!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Brian! Winter is so looong... you'll be at Outerbike right?

@SGMTB

7 жыл бұрын

Long winter here, too in Canada, BC. Just this weekend it got above freezing. I feel your pain!

@mattmitchell5320

7 жыл бұрын

SG - MTB Join the club. Where in Canada?

@SGMTB

7 жыл бұрын

British Columbia, Kelowna. Usually by now the trails would be starting to dry up...

@mattmitchell5320

7 жыл бұрын

SG - MTB must be nice. Unless things change drastically, I won't get to ride again until at least March. Kelowna just got hammered with snow.

Holy shit! Your wife is fully supportive of your biking obsession?! DO NOT LET HER GO!!!!

@endurofordaboys1768

7 жыл бұрын

T man yes i was just thinking that, my mam went mad when my dad bought an enduro bike he had been saving up for instead of spending the money at the pub, as for me, my mam didn't want me to get my new dh evan though i had saved hard

@puckcoach3

7 жыл бұрын

T man That's so funny. Very different when I pick up a new ride. I sneak off to the LBS when she's preoccupied for a few hours or better yet, out of town. I then ride it so it's dirty and then hang it in the garage like it's been there forever. I've only been caught once - when I bought the Sirachi Red HT. My advise -- stay away from brightly colored bikes if you don't want the wife to know you have a problem habit 😜😱.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

T man, she's a keeper for sure! Oh, and she bikes as well ;) Both of the 2 older kids bike every day... my 6 year old rides about 30 miles a week!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Jamie Todd, hahah that's awesome! I come in the front door like a little school girl all excited to show her my new bike!!! Then make her listen to all the stupid details of why I bought this particular one... she pretends to care ;)

@mikebussart2575

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum. Glad to see you. Awesome family and a wife that is glad for you to get a new bike, where can we find more like her ?? Living life well my man im happy for you.

Congrats! New bike day is ALWAYS an awesome day! I just purchased a 5010 aluminum a couple of days ago. My test ride, talking with friends, and your reviews/feedback really helped narrow down my choice. Love the videos man! Keep 'em coming!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick! You're going to have a blast on the 5010... after my first ride on the Hightower this weekend I was missing my snappy 5010 for sure. So many good bikes out right now. Congrats on the 5010!!!

Congrats on the new bike it looks amazing! Looking forward to your in depth review on it. Keep up the good work I really like your casual but very informative reviews.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, thats very nice of you to say! In depth Hightower review is definitely in order ;)

Thanks for the videos, man! I was able to decide on the 5010c after watching your reviews. Beautiful family too!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Chase, you're going to love the 5010... so many things right about that bike! Thanks bro!

Congratulations on the new bike - Before watching the video I immediately thought you picked the HT because you were so stoked by it in the review :). Very nice. Great family as well!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been thinking about the Hightower from the first ride... such a cool bike for me and my trail system!

Congrats man. Awesome ride. Today is new bike day for me, went with Tallboy 3 Get to melting that snow!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Ken, you're going to love the TB3... if it was available when I bought my 5010 I likely would have gone that direction. The TB3 is the do everything well - everyman's bike! Congrats! I wanted something a bit more plow oriented this season... stoked to ride the HT for sure!

@SWFlowseeker

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum Thx The HT is sweet as well, have road it a few times in mid fat mode. I wanted something smaller than my PLOW bike...Bronson V2. All awesome bikes! Love your vids...keep up the good work

I felt the excitement as you opened that door to the bike shop. Love visiting bike shops but its even better when you are carrying home a beauty like that! Congrats!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks man!

Congrats on the HT, I was so stoked when I rode mine, it is just so fast and I am definitely quicker on my trails. Enjoy and keep the videos coming bro!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Richard, thanks bro! Agree.... such a fast bike. Just had to have it!

I have had 3 nomads, I got a Bronson and a Hightower (got it on 27.5+ and replaced them with 29er) and OMG! the hightower on 29" with 150mm is my favorite bike... descending is a beast! and going up is extremely good as well! and of all my bikes the hightower is my favorite!! Its like a 29er mini Nomad, I call it the MADTOWER!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

MADTOWER!!! Love it! I'm bumping the fork to 150 in the coming weeks and depending on where I end up riding the most I've considered the Float X2 maybe later in the season... thanks for sharing... great input!

New year, new bike ;) Congrats with the new bike. It's an awesome machine you've chosen. I myself also got a new one .... Exactly one you've tested a couple of months ago. I went for the Camber Expert 29. Happy riding!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So pumped to ride this Sriracha Red beast! Congrats on the Camber... snappy fun bike! Enjoy and thx for sharing!

Love your videos! Can't wait to see some more riding on your new bike!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

thanks! Planning on doing a 250 mile update video of the Hightower shortly!

Congrats on the new bike! Your review of the 29er pushed me over the edge and I got a HT as well!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, thank you for sharing! Like you, I've been whooped over the HT from the time I first rode it and made that video.... I've watched it like 10 times making sure that's the bike for me and no doubt... I dig this bike!

Love it dude! I got a short parking lot test of a Hightower 29 the other day. It was a super pimped out build: Nox wheelset, SRAM Eagle XO1, Next SL cranks, etc. I love the modern long, low, and slack. Although admittedly I haven't gotten to ride one on the trail, the bike felt great and really plush. Good luck this season!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Hollis Prince, thanks buddy! Long, low and slack... love this new crop of 29ers!!!

Congrats on the new bike! ..and it's good to see you back. It's been a while. Btw, once the weather clears, consider testing the Devinci Django. Looking forward to your vids again..

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Manny! It was so good to ride this past weekend... been on the trainer all winter. I'll have the video from my ride up this weekend then more regular weekly videos starting the end of March!

Good to see you back! J, Great choice also. I saw your comment on "Bike" and they were pretty down on the HT, too much beer me thinks. My new SC TB has been sat in the garage since Nov waiting for some sun and warmth over here. All the best and good luck with 3! Twins was enough for me.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Bike, shmike.... I'm sick of the industry hum-drum reviews. Haha, I've got a 6 yr old girl, 4 yr old boy and Sunny is 8 months.... Life is a bit crazy but my wife is incredible and takes care of most the heavy lifting around here!

Congrats man!!! I was waiting for to see you shredding again!!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah... we'll have some more head2head bike comparisons and test ride & review videos uploaded in the coming weeks!

good choice, I have the same bike/build except with 27.5 tires.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Peter, such a sick bike... can't wait for the trails to dry out!

@arrowv1

7 жыл бұрын

Peter Jurco same here!

I thought you were done, but then realized the weather has probably kept you off the trails. Welcome back!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, not going anywhere! Winter was tough but we should have more regular uploads starting in the next few weeks. By April we'll be back on track for weekly videos for sure!

Awesome man! Glad to see the videos rolling out again!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, thanks Peter. We should have more videos starting to trickle out in the coming weeks!

That is a great bike dude! Nice man! My family and I were just in Park City. For a Florida boy it was unreal!

Funny here down under it's too hot in the summer to ride and can't wait until autumn and winter to get out there. Love your channel and can't wait to see how you go on the Hightower. I have been thinking about pulling the trigger on one but Santa Cruz is crazy expensive in Australia.

Awesome! I've been enjoying your reviews and can't wait for more.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Roger, that's really nice of you. Thx, glad you like the channel bro!

Such a happy family you have ! Take good care of them ...and the bike ofc ! #Subscribed

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vlad!

Awesome new bike. Was cool to see the little changes you made to it. I'm interested in how the 9-tooth small ring performs as no one else is making them.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

I'll actually have a video about the cassette up in the next little bit!

Nice! Had the same problem with my new SB6. First ride of a new bike in wet sloppy trails!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Hey, we get it when we can right! SB6 looks so sick... would love a big bike like that! Thx!

nice ride! cool that your family went with you to pick it up, they were just as excited as you to go to the bike shop, enjoy your new ride!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Steve, thanks bro! Yeah, we all like bikes in this family. Kids ride just about every day... inside the house if they have to!

@steverice1756

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yum yum awesome yeah can't wait for when my son gets older so we can go riding together

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Dude, I ride around the neighborhood almost every nice weather day with the kids... it's the best!

dude, you'll love it. I bought one and put ohlins stx22 on the rear and a rfx36 on the front. bike amazes me everytime i ride it, stable but also nimble and looads of fun to ride. I might even sell my 5010!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Dude, that's a big bike! Hey, if you can keep the 5010 I would... that things a ripper! Thanks bro!

Congrats on the new bike! She's a beauty!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Can't believe I'm on a 29er full squish this season. Thanks bro!

Awesome! Great job, dude! Just got the same bike S+(grey), myself. Enjoy it!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Congrats on your new bike as well.... keep the rubber side down ;)

I know the torture of endless bike dreaming. Hope spring comes soon for you in Utah.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Can't come soon enough.. thanks!

Congratulations on your purchase. I love your passion for riding. Thank you for your videos because I am also in the market for a new bike. Hightower, Yeti SB5.?, and the Switchblade are my current choices. When I purchased my bike, I will continue watching your videos because your excitement is contagious. Plus your videos are done well. God bless you and your family...oh welcome to the 29er community ;-).

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

chuck G, thank you for the warm welcome to the wagon wheel community ;) haha, good luck on your search for a new bike. All those options would be incredible. Loving the Hightower!

@chuckg1177

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply. I value your opinion so what would have been your next bike if there were no Hightower or 5010?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Pivot Switchblade. In fact, I wouldn't care if I had the Hightower or Switchblade frankly. I could live with the new Tallboy as well... but yeah, Switchblade for sure... that bike is sick!

congrats with new bike. I may be switching from a 29er hardtail to a 27.5+ ht this year myself.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

So stoked on this new Hightower!!! I myself have not seen the beauty of plus size tires/bikes... give it a try and see what you think for sure though!

I was sure you went w/ the Hightower before I saw the reveal. That is a beautiful machine! Congrats!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

haha, Yeah... it had me from hello... lol

Nice bike.. I'm in the same boat, anxious for a ride! Your grass looks pretty green for winter :D

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Summer can't come soon enough! The lenses are Photochromic so they adjust from clear to dark depending on the light outside. They were clear when I left the house ;)

Great choice. I was going to get this bike until I got a killer deal on the Intense Recluse. Excited for the 2017 season!

@nickrogers6441

7 жыл бұрын

The recluse is a great bike also.

Congrats! Can't wait to hear more about your experiences with the HT. I'm nearly convinced this is the bike for me also, only other contender is the Remedy 9.8. Did the Remedy come into the equation at all, I wouldn't have been surprised at all if you had picked it after seeing your review. Thanks for all the informative videos, can't tell you how much I rely on your reviews to evaluate the different bikes.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Bob, thank you! Remedy only comes in a 27.5 wheel size now. For this reason I didn't consider it for the 2017 season. That said, it was an incredible trail bike that sort of does everything well. Both the Giant Trance and Remedy were very good "do everything" bikes... jack of all master of none maybe... I don't know. The Hightower is a more specific high speed shredder in my opinion. The 5010 was also a more specific bike. Depends on how and where you ride really. For the trails in my videos the 5010 is likely one of the better options. I guess what I'm saying is the Trance or Remedy are really good every where but don't give you that incredible feeling I get on the Hightower when in it's element or the 5010 in its element. Hope this didn't just confuse you more... so many good options!

@bobw2971

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good comparison. I like that he HT has the option to use either wheel size, but it may be overkill for my riding and area. Maybe I should consider the 5010? My riding area is mostly technical single track with both rock gardens and smooth fast flowing sections. There are some log road type DHs too, but those aren't too rocky or technical, just steep and fast. I'm looking for a bike that handles and turns well on the single track sections, while still providing a stable DH ride. It seems like the 5010 would be a good fit, but is it worth giving up the option of running a 29" wheel?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

If you have a lot of high speed trails the HT is going to be faster and more stable. The HT still rails the tight twisty trails it just isn't as poppy as the 5010. I'd try and get a demo on both!

After watching the hightower review it definitely seems like its the one for you. I've been looking around for a new FS MTB and this one keep coming up one top of my list. I definitely need to go test ride it once the weather improves. Thanks for the channel update

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah. There's definitely something special about this bike for me. It's holds speed and smashes stuff like a 29er but still feel really fast and agile like a 27.5 bike. Pumped for this season and I'll have a video up this weekend on it's maiden voyage!

@lightningrod5874

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum Yea it' such a great bike. Thanks for the reply, I love how you connect with your fans. And am very excited to see that upcoming video.

Wow dude always a happy day with a new bike, nice.

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

haha thanks bro! I put 600 miles on the Hightower and sold it.... great bike though!

Awesome bike , can't wait for the new videos ! Thanks

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Stoked on this new Hightower!!! More regular video uploads start in a month or so!

@lestergarabito608

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum hi there, quick question. Would like to know what size bottom bracket race face next SL cranks would fit my 2016 5010 or what size did you get for the Hightower, I'm upgrading it and I see you already did it to your new bike but wanna make sure I purchase the right size cranks and BB. I'm almost sure your new bike has the same size BB as the 5010 , can you help. Thank you for the help

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay, here is a link to the one I got: bit.ly/2lRuxDo

Congrats on the new bike!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man! Pretty stoked on it!

Congrats on an awesome bike man :) I went with a Giant Trance Advanced 1 for 2017. And let me tell You that the winters in Sweden are no joke either. We get somewhere between 5-7 months of decent weather.. and about 2 months of "real summer" less it rains away :D. Anyways, looking forward to those ride-/head2headvids :)

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Dang, that's a long winter friend... good luck. And yes, more head2head vids uploaded by April.

Woot woot! Congrats Jason

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Stoked on this one!

Oh no! Why did you do that?! Now I wanna get a 29er! I've had my 5010 for just over a year and still love it. But the new 29rs I've ridden have felt really good :) Congrats man!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, do it!!! This new crop of 29ers are incredible!

Dude congrats! I just picked up with the same bike build in black for my brother 3 weeks ago!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

So sick!!! What are you riding and I wish you were my brother... did you buy it for him?

@idozen13

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum haha I just used my S works card but he's making the payments, I'm no baller! He's done cockpit, saddle, guide rsc brakes then cranks and wheel set last.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Ah, nice!

When I saw the title I was A) Ooh, new video! and B) guessed it was a High tower. Of all the reviews you've done so far, you seemed the most stoked on that one.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Spot on... yeah, I've been thinking about the HT from the time I first rode it. Just does everything really well.

Great choice! I love mine....I thought for sure you would of got the Firebird.Congrats.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Dude, If I had trails and the riding style to buy the Firebird I for sure would... it has been my #1 favorite bike I've ridden so far. Just don't ride at that speed and those trail very often. If I ever get the channel to the point where I'm getting bikes for free or at least incredibly discounted... I will for sure get a Firebird or something 170mm... so fun! The Hightower is better suited for my riding style and trail system!

@Scott-mu4xw

7 жыл бұрын

You ever try a Oval Chainring? I love mine.

Yessss! I just picked me up a 2018 hightower!!

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

So rad, love both the colors for the 2018's

Good choice, planning on getting one myself!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Really?! Interesting... Of the bikes I've ridden it's hands down balls fast and still a lot of fun! Black or Sriracha Red?

Good luck bra... You were a big help in picking my new ride.

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for sharing!

So stoked for you mate! Please do head to head with these: Evil Following, Evil Wreckoning, Switchblade, Trek Slash. These with the Hightower are in my top 5. Thanks for all your vids as they really help with purchase decisions. PS. Love the pseudo swearing. Keep it coming dang it!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

All sick bikes... yeah, I try to keep it clean ;)

Sweet new rig. I can't wait to ride my new bike. Stupid long Canadian winters...

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Matt, I feel for ya bro.... I lived in Michigan for a few years and their winters are longer than here in Utah... Can't wait for summer! What bike did you get?

@mattmitchell5320

7 жыл бұрын

At least I still have skiing in the meantime! Bought a Specialized Stumpjumper 6Fattie.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Nice!

WOWzers!!! Super nice bike, thanks for the video man!! Cant wait for that head to head!!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy!

Love the channel! Thanks for sharing all your insights. I am actually debating between the 5010 and hightower. Looks like you'd be the man to tell me which one you prefer. I ride literally the same trails you do (Draper, SLC, Moab, St. George) but cant decide which one would be better. What you think?

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel, thanks! The 5010 is one of the most playful and fun bikes I've ever ridden. I use to ride the 5010 and loved it just about everywhere. On really long descents that were chunky and high speed the rear suspension could get overwhelmed... I had actually replaced the DPS shock for a float X2 but in the end I sold the bike and picked up a Hightower. The Hightower, or at least something similar to a Hightower is in my opinion the perfect bike. If you can only have one bike and like to ride everything from XC trails like Annes and Canyon Hollow to more black diamond trails like NCS and Fireswamp in Park City, the Hightower can get it done better than the 5010.

Dude antelope island is a dream right now.... no bugs not hot but this weekend is gonna be wet you should go out there next week you'll love it!!!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

I'm embarrassed to say but I've lived here my entire life and never been out there... haha guess I need to broaden my horizon!

@WasatchWoody

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum definitely!!

Beautiful family.

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice to see you get to ride. Long way off here. We are getting a forecast 32 inches today. With 12 more coming Wed. :(

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Oh, man... sorry bro! It was so nice to get out and ride. Can't wait for summer!

Woot! Welcome to the Hightower club! I live near CC too.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Marty, nice! HT bro's! Say what's up if you see me up there... I was up there this afternoon. We're getting close. BST, Lower Rattler and gasline were all good. In fact, I say a dude on a Sriracha Red Hightower while up there!

Very nice new whip! You'll dig the 29

@mc540flip

7 жыл бұрын

Also I live in AZ where it's dangerously hot in the summer, but we aw able to pedal all year. I couldn't imagine not being able to ride for 4 months!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Of all the bikes I rode this past season it was my second favorite but only really option... I loved the Pivot Firebird but I just don't ride hard and fast enough to justify a big bike like that. The Hightower is incredible and suites me, my riding style and speed including my trails perfectly!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I ride the trainer all winter and take trips down South... Now that I don't ski that much winter just feels terribly long...

Raaaaaaad! Can't wait for mine to show up.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Sriracha Red blood brothers! Skin walls will look the business bro, can't wait to see it!

sick whip!... you should have a 27.5+ wheelset built up for that... 2 bikes in 1! ;)

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

So stoked on this bike! Probably wont build up a plus wheelset.... just haven't loved the plus bike I've ridden.

Congrats brother! I am super impressed on my Hightower 29er as well!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! I just wanna be cool like you and all the other 29er peeps ;)

nice bike you'll love it I have the same bike in the black color

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Ben, thanks! So pumped to start riding again.... lovin the Hightower!

Congrats on the new steed. Looking to purchase a new bike this yr. Maybe the 5010 or a 29er. Have been watching your vids and like the way you describe the bike and the way it rides. Any of the santa cruz bikes I have been looking at also come in a aluminum frame option. Have you ever tested one or know of someone who has. I can't find any videos of someone who has. I would like to know how they ride.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Alan, thank you! The alloy frame will ride similar in almost every way as the carbon only not quite as stiff and compliant feeling. It's the suspension and geometry of the frame that will be very similar. Good luck in your search!

Yeah! I have the same rig, love this bike for sure! Been thinking about Next SL's as well, how do you like them? Enjoy!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Hightower is so yumyum!!! Had to get it! Next SL G4 is excellent. Light, Stiff and strong... plus they look sick!

Sick man I just bought the same bike and I live in Utah!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Nice, twiners!!! Say hi if you see me out on the trail!

nice man. im in west jordan ill have to check that shop out soon

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, for sure pop in there... super smart guys that can help get your suspension dialed for this season! Be sure to say hi if you see me out on the trail too! We might start some group rides for the channel as well if there's interest?!

Sweet! Keep us informed how you like the Canfield pedals. Was think about getting some for my Canfield Yelli Screamy. Are the Easton Ar27 rims similar to the Easton Arc 27's?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely... plan to make short videos of each upgrade and how I'm liking em!

Good call on the Hightower! I'd love to hear more feedback on the e*thirteen 9-46 cassette. I was thinking of putting one on my Hightower...

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Hightowers the bee's knee's! Planning on uploading some info on the e*thirteen cassette shortly!

pimpin ain't easy...nice bike , dude !!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy! First 29er full squish for me... stoked!

Nice bike and I like your channel! What was your reason for ditching 27.5 wheels in favour of 29ers?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Both wheel sizes have their place on the trail, and I really wanted to keep the Santa Cruz 5010 but, the 29er just holds it's speed so well and still feels really good in the tight turns. I've been riding some different terrain lately and the Hightower just suites the trail I'm riding most a little better. Hope that helps!

Draper was rideable last week. Btw sick bike!!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

yeah buddy! Got 3 good days on Rattle and Gasline. Was like frozen velcro... so good!

I lived in Massachusetts for 18 years... I never let winter stop me! I rode my '96 Stumpjumper hardtail in the snow every year. And we didn't even have fattys back then! ;) Of course, now I live in SoCal and am 51 and you couldn't pay me to ride in the snow any more! Haha! ;)

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

haha, thanks for sharing.... I could do without winter ;)

Congrats on the new ride 😃. I have the same bike in the 27.5+ version and I love it. I'm actually heading to Sedona in a couple weeks and will demo the 29" version. I'm 5'' 10" and I opted for the Medium size - what size did you end up with ? Is yours the 16 or 17 (I don't know if they're even shipping the 17 yet) ?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

At 5'8" I ride the Medium. 5'10" is a little harder.... you could go either way. My buddy Landon just ordered a Large... everyones different! 2017 are already here in my area!

@puckcoach3

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum I have the Medium. I was on the border between Medium and Large and could have gone either way. I like the feeling of a smaller bike - much easier to maneuver switchbacks, etc. I lose a little when descending fast, chunky stuff but I really don't enjoy those sections anyways. I'm heading to St. George at the end of April to ride with BKXC/Chasing-Epic. I've never ridden there. Looking forward to it. I'm taking my HT & my 5010 😎😎. Did you keep your 5010 ?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Sold the 5010... I thought you had to use their demo bikes (ibis) if I was able to take my own bike and use my own lodging I would have gone down... I'm interested to know more about this if you don't mind? Will you email me? mtbyumyum@gmail.com

Nice choice. I didn't even know a 9-46 cassette existed. Did you keep the 32t chainring upfront? I'm actually kind of interested in getting one of these for my race bike.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, 32t up front. After 2 rides I really like it! Video to come!

I began riding MTB in 1990, but the bikes were nothing like they are now. I've gotten back into riding the last 9 months or so on a borrowed 2004 Stumpjumper FSR. That bike is leap years ahead of what I used to ride. I am 5'11" and run about 210#, will likely run around 200# by this summer after more riding. That being said, would you recommend the Hightower 29 for my size in a L frame? We ride similar terrain over here in Northern Colorado as you do in Utah. I like a bike that climbs well and is compliant on the descent. Thoughts?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

I'd try and get a demo first but I'd say you're likely a large frame for sure!

Awesome stuff, look forward to some videos. I am just curious about something. What do bike shops do in Winter when the trails are closed? I assume people still commute but it has to be a big cut in business to lose mountain and road riders for 4 months or so. I am from Australia, never seen snow in my life. lol

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Great question. Most shops around here sell fat-bikes. Google it! When the snow is really cold and packed down you can go ride all the trails in my videos... I don't own a fat bike but I went out on one a handful of times this winter. It's not the same as mountain biking but it does the trick for those that are jones'in to get outside on a bike.

@JoelSmithR1

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum Oh that's cool. lucky fat bikes came along then. haha. Thanks for the reply. ☺️👍

Nice bike and cute kids!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks! They get it from their mother ;)

good luck we you new bike , have fun...

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan, stoked on the Hightower!

Before I started watching I was like "pick the hightower"!!!! Nice hat !!!!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, that's awesome, thx bro!

@jcmymtb1258

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum Biker girl ✔️ Nice house ✔️ Beautiful family ✔️ Two Santa Cruz bikes ✔️✔️ You are blessed!!!!!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Flex LCS, really, thank you! I am incredibly blessed... could not be happier!

@jasno333

7 жыл бұрын

Thats exactly what I was thinking

Good pick. i just got one myself and love it.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Congrats... it's an easy bike to love. It just does everything well!!!

@dank3823

7 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I'm curious how much nicer the ride is with that cassette.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Should have a video review of the cassette up in the coming weeks!

Nice ! How tall are you and what size did you end up going with as I know Santa Cruz bikes are usually one size small.... my guess is you got a large ?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

At 5'8" I went with the medium. Feels good and the large was for sure to big for me.

can you run a 32 tooth front sprocket it looks really close to the swing arm

There is no better way to motivate yourself to ride during winter than to buy a new bike.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Or two.... just say'in ;)

@razcohen5590

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum LOL!! I think if I did that the wife would demand a divorce...

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

stay tuned... I've got a second "new bike day" video coming soon!!!

Thanks for all the great informative videos. Curious as to why you rode the SC Hightower for about a year and then went with the Ibis HD3? Was there anything in particular that you didn't like about the SC 29er? Thanks again.

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

If I could only have one bike it would be something more like this Hightower... a mid-travel 29er. I sold the Hightower because I was getting 2 mountain bikes. A 100mm 29er XC bike and a long travel 27.5 bike. Again, If I could only have one bike, it would be a mid-travel 29er!

@slicon4

6 жыл бұрын

Was there anything about the Hightower S build that you REALLY didn't like? Looking at a 2017 27.5+. I will probably swap out for 29er wheels.

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

I swapped out the heavy alloy bar for a carbon bar, carbon cranks and upgraded the brakes although I would have been happy with the brakes on the S build.... I like the new fox suspension better on the hightower than the older rockshox stuff... the monarch on the Hightower has very little mid-stroke support...

sweet bike! i'm gonna buy one too real soon. Though i need some advise. Should i get the C S build or the CC X01? I can get the C for $3600 OTD or the CC for $5600 OTD. I have a hook up. $2k is a pretty huge difference. Do you think i should go for the CC? Or just get the S build and do a couple upgrades and still come out ahead.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Tough call. I went with the Hightower C S build. Ungrades included, Raceface NEXT SL crankset, E*thirteen 9-46 cassette, Guild RS brakeset, Raceface NEXT SL handlebars and Light Bicycle Carbon Wheelset. I feel like this was the right move for me. Bike came in at 28 lbs 6 oz with pedals. You're getting an amazing deal on the bike... you might consider getting the CC... that's a heck of a deal. Good luck!

@quillantrombley593

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Alright, everyone is saying go for the CC. The frame itself is the only real advantage I see, supposed to be half pound lighter. I could get the S and redo the drive train. The suspension is the same between both models.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, tough choice.. only you can decide. The C S build works for me ;)

damm dude 3 kids and your wife is cool with you buying a new bike, lucky man for sure

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

Totally bro! She also mountain bikes so we all good buddy! But you're right, I am lucky!

Such a good choice bro!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy! Thanks dude!

@nicolimchoc2210

7 жыл бұрын

MTB yumyum you can transfer the x2 to the HT right? Same i2i and stroke if i can remember it correctly. Post videos bro! Excited for you, yeah!!!!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

I already sold the X2 to the dude who bought the 5010. We should be uploading more regularly starting in the next few weeks, thanks!

Great video..... Question - Why the Hightower over the Switchblade?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Rear hub spacing on the Hightower is standard boost.... that was honestly the biggest deciding factor. I otherwise could have gone either way!

Now you bought the high tower. I just want your real advise pros vs cons 27.5. Trek remedy. Santa Cruz Bronson. Yeti sb5. I get out and ride all the time but I hear so many mixed reviews about the bikes and brands like trek gives better band for the buck. Better warranty etc what about Yeti and Santa Cruz. I hear they are smaller companies and will not have a comparable warranty. I also hear that Yeti climbs great but has problems with breaking swing arms. And Santa Cruz doesn't have a great comparable suspension to the trek remedy please help thank you

I love to Mt Bike but I really really love to ski and you are in the powder mecca, lucky you, take care

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

haha, totally!

Quick question. My local trails (Don Valley Trails in Toronto) are really twisty and technical. Climbs are mostly short and steep. Lots of tight turns and really tight switchbacks. Would you go with the 5010 for those types of trails or would you say that the Hightower 29er handles well enough? I am still riding an old Santa Cruz Blur classic that I love...but I think it is time to retire it. Beautiful family BTW, Congrats! I'm lucky to have a wife that rides as well and getting both kids into it now!

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

It's always tough to say. If you can get into the obstacles with a bit of speed the 29er will roll right up it. If it's super slow obstacles, like walking slow, the 29er for me can feel a bit clumsy... hope this makes sense. Short steep climbs with good traction are a lot of fun... honestly you just need to demo if you can. Having just ridden the HT on an incredibly tech'y ride last week, I can say I would have had more confidence on my 5010 but that is like because I'm more familiar with how the bike climbs and how I can push it around. I have all the confidence in the world that the HT is going to be great after I get some good seat time in there! Also, I'll have lighter wheels in a few weeks... these stockers are boat anchors ;)

@arneilson4450

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm looking to buy the new Trek Remedy or Santa Cruz 5010. Please explain in more detail what bike is better, different, likes and dislikes. Thank you

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Tough call... I could go either way and would be happy. I would pick the one that has better local support via a bike shop if possible. If they're both in you town, go with the one that has the friendlier and overall better bike shop. Good luck!

Out of all the bikes you test ride .... why did you choose the high tower ? and can you do a comparison against the fuel EX as I'm really struggling to choose between the two

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Great question. I was between the Hightower and Pivot Switchblade. These bikes are incredible stable at high speeds, super fast everywhere, climb really wheel for how plush they are and both still feel really snappy and nimble at slower speeds. I'm always hunting for a bike that is lively and snappy and fun to pop off stuff with and still stable and plush on the rowdy steep gnarly trails. It's a hard thing to accomplish and honestly the best way to do it is have 2 or more bikes. But in my opinion, for my style of riding and the trails I ride most, these are the two best bikes I've ridden. The Fuel EX isn't nearly as plush or stable at high speeds or when the trails turn steep and rowdy. It's still a trails bike but still leans more toward the "XC" side of "trail bike" where the Hightower and Switchblade lean more toward the "enduro/all mountain" side of "trail bike". Doesn't mean the Fuel EX isn't the right bike for you. Just figure out what type of riding you want to do and get the bike that best suite your terrain, speed and style. Good luck!

How much travel front and rear? Love if you would reply, thanks!👍🏻

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

135mm rear travel, 140mm front travel

Landon getting this one right? hope st geezy was fun. looking forward to some zen/,barrel/guac etc footage

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, his should be here in the next few weeks I think! Zen footage up this weekend!

Jay, with some time on the Hightower now has it kept its promise to you? Are you digging it over he switchblade you reviewed?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

I put over 400 miles on the Hightower in the last few months and it's been incredible! If you can only have 1 mountain bike at a time the Hightower is a tough one to beat... and the new colors are sick!!!

@ridestoke

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yep that gray and blue HT is real nice. Are you planning on demoing the new LT?

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I plan to demo the HTLT as soon as the shop gets one in! Colors on the LT are sick also!

29er power! Just ordered a YT Jeffsy.

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

Nice, congrats!

Boom nice Bike man , i thought you preferred the Yeti SB 4.5 ? i'll have to go back now and check your vids ha ha

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

I really liked the SB4.5 but it suffers from the same reasons why I sold the 5010 for the Hightower. SB4.5 gets bucked around a bit at higher speeds or when the terrain gets a bit gnar... like the 5010 it can handle it but not like this Hightower! Yeeew!

@robertmoriarty830

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent !!! enjoy the new rig and thanks for your awesome reviews ..

@mtbyumyum

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure bro!

You sold the Hightower to go with the Rocky Mountain! Those BC bikes that good??

@mtbyumyum

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, loving the new Element BC Edition! The Hightower is still one of my all time favorites though for sure! I'll be riding the Rocky Mountain Instinct BC Edition next week....