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@@user-oi5ik2ev9l I weigh 160 lbs with riding gear. I am running a 400 lb spring on a rockshox coil shock with 2 out 5 clicks of the HBO (last 20% of travel becomes more progressive to prevent bottom outs). Compression is fully open and rebound is pretty much almost fully open. Just a few clicks to slow it down a touch. This puts me at about 30% sag and I’ve never felt a bottom out. Feels amazing. I ran air for a few rides recently at prefer coil by a lot.

@@LoamerMTB thanks! I am 185 pounds and I’m riding a DVO Jade X coil shock with a 425-500 progressive spring. 170psi on the bladder and rebound set half way (14 of 28 clicks). Feels great on descents, but Kind of feels like it might bottom out on moderate jumps… I tried the next spring up (475-575) but apparently it is too much for my weight. I am a bit lost at the moment.

@@user-oi5ik2ev9l If you have a few bucks to blow you could give the next spring a try. Might be a bit less sag but if it feels good and prevents bottom outs it might work. Is there a compression setting on your shock? Could try firming that up a bit as well.

@@user-oi5ik2ev9l I miss read that. If you’re already a on the spring above your weight and still bottoming out I have no ideas. You could try a rockshox with the progressive coil and HBO but that’s an expensive upgrade. Honestly I might just run the air shock the bike came with. It’s pretty badass and you’ll be able to dial it in perfect. I just personally prefer coil but if I was bottoming out I’d just run the Fox float X2. It’s a fun setup. Can boost on that thing.

@@LoamerMTB there is a 3 position lever (open, mid, closed) and an air bladder. I got the next spring (475-575) but it feels really awkward… with little preload it is hard to match both suspensions for a bunny hop for example.

Sometimes 2-4 hours 😂. That’s the price you pay for dropping 2k+ feet in a single lap.

Only if I’m forced to with a complete build at some point 😂

@@LoamerMTB Haha, the Mavens are seriously good. I've never used brakes before that i've had to order smaller rotors after using big ones. its just mental They are like saints on steroids

Perfect conditions on some fun trails!

Thanks for clearing that up for everyone 🫡

Thank you! Enjoy the riding. What bike did you get?

@@LoamerMTB ​@LoamerMTB Thanks, I have gone old School to start and see if I am able to handle it, picked up a like new 2009 Norco Shore 2. Bike was never seen a mountain trail rode lightly in the badlands of southern Alberta Canada, 9 speed x2, all origional setup. The Kenda Tires still have the nubs on them.

Thanks! Gotta get you back on this on a lighter bike.

Spot on! My feet get knocked around alot more on the Spur. Clipless would be nice.

Props to you for riding the gnar all those years ago on 26” wheels!

It was a beaut!

I don’t fully understand the logic there but it does pivot well!

Thanks John! You def have it! Hits smooth with a bit of momentum.

Not totally sure on the difference. Might be a bit of a stronger bite than the XTs.

Heck yeah dude. That Repeater is gonna crush laps in the Chucks.

This is Oriental Express in Bellingham, WA. It’s on Galbraith.

Your entire comment is spot on. I was only focusing on speed and capability in these last few Spur videos. I will totally admit I am back to riding my Spire all of the time again. As fun as the Spur is the trails around here are just way more comfortable to ride on the Spire. A Sentinel would probably be a super solid spot to land for a one bike setup for the local. I think if I lived in Colorado or the Midwest I’d be riding the Spur a lot more. It’s super fun but when things get gnarly sure it can handle it but my back hurts 😂

Dang yeah I remember seeing that vid… that was a bad one.

That was super fun ripping that with you! You had those lines dialed in quick!

I keep hearing good things about the mullet or full 29 Kenevo. I do love the dual crown tho…

Maybe this is a sign I need to take up baseball 😂

Exactly my experience 😂 Now I’m doing the same moves without the travel to bail me out.

Thanks Corbin! Sean was really boosting those hits for sure.

Over the last couple of weeks I've finally started to feel great again (concussion in May) and its wonderful...Really helped following LoamerMTB twice before this video and the dirt was sooooo good

Ha bad combo for sure. Mega grip in the front and ripped off knobs in the rear.

Raining this morning. Dirt is gonna be premo for a few days!

I like to ride Cypress and Seymour. All of the footage in the vid is south of the border. The janky tech section is on Double Down in B’ham.

@@LoamerMTB thanks for getting back…are there trails that are smooth and flowy like this video on the north shore?

I totally agree. Just because I can do it on my 120 bike doesn’t mean I want to. Sometimes the Spur just beats me up. A middle of the road do it all 130/140 would be so much more comfortable.

You crushed it!

The professional videography really tuned in this shot.

Thank you! Gotta get that bike out here sometime!

No just running the stock setup. I do run all the spacers below the stem to bring up the bars a bit.

@@LoamerMTB ill try that. Thx!!!

Looks like it’s roughly 5’10”-6’2”.

It’s a Ground Keeper Custom. Super sick designs.

It’s a great bike. Having a blast for over a year!

Rotorua looks amazing! I need to make it over there.

The PNW forest is pretty special!

North Slope is so sick!

Yes it’s the Specialized Kenevo.

@@LoamerMTB weird I’ve never seen that before

It’s cool tho

Heck yeah place is awesome! Melisa rips! 🤘

Nice! Yeah Galby is super fun on the ebike. Cool to zip around and ride a ton of stuff. Thats a tough one! I’d say if you’re planning on buying just demo both bikes from Transition and go up on Galby and ride a good mix of tech and flow. Quick way to feel the differences. You probably already know but they’ll put the demo payments towards your new bike purchase. See what bike feels better to you. Haven’t ridden the Smuggler so hard to say but maybe a bit more travel than the Spur would be good in the PNW assuming it’s still snappy and poppy like the Spur. If I had more cash to burn I’d consider putting a Fox 34 130 mm fork on my Spur. That being said I’m super happy with the 120 and will continue to run it as is. Just feels a little rough on some gnarly stuff that it’s not really meant to be ridden on anyway.

There is something special about the 120s!