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Ha ha. I wish! No, it’s all leg power and time. But VERY worth it!

Ha ha. Thanks kindly!

He didn't even go all the way up! He sort of pointed it out, but there's another 15 minutes of a fairly hard climb... The ride down is absolutely worth it!!

Thx for the comment! I too found it rode almost like an XC or trail bike but definitely didn’t find it plush. I loved the “rides like an analog bike” feel but found it not stable enough on the chunk. I’d buy it all day long at half the $12k price though. Never rode a Switchblade but it’s been on my “eventual” bikes I’d love to ride and own. Cheers!

It was a Large. It fit me well and I'm just shy of 5'10".

Hmmm. I agree to disagree. Maybe if you only take into account strictly riding. But when I think of “Cumby”, I love it for so much more than just the riding (which is fan-freakin-tastic). It’s on the edge of a lovely little village with donuts, beer, pizza, tacos, a bike shop and so much more! Literally a 2 minute ride from the entry to all the glorious Cumberland loam! Try it. You’ll get addicted! 🎉😘

Yes, you are right

Ha ha. Love it! Couldn’t agree more. 7 snowboards, eh? How do you choose from that many?!? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔🤗

It's what I like to do....drive people crazy. ; )

@@pedalpoonces 🙃 Yeah I do the same sometimes. Just curious do other riders give you s*** about the ebike. I don't think they understand some of us wouldn't be able with out them.

@@jptherockj2164 Yes. I’ve got a couple riding buddies that think e-bikes shouldn’t be allowed on any regular mtb trails. But most of my riding buddies think they’re awesome.

I WiSH!!! It was Nickelback! Ha ha. And no…the cummerbund was made illegal in Cumberland in 1977. 🤷🏼‍♂️😜🤣

The shuttle sl has the brand new 60 nm Fazua motor. Not the EP8. The shuttle AM has the Ep8. Not a fan of that motor. But I do love the EP8 RS on the Orbea Rise!

Yes. Santa Cruz bikes are one of the most expensive brands out there. That being said, they are arguable one of the best brands out there. 🤷🏼‍♂️🥲😝

@@pedalpoonces good to know. Thanks

Bingo! Paul Muad! And I hear the V5 is even a tiny bit better than the 4! I’m in no hurry to sell my V4, but is a compelling argument to “upgrade” to new version at some point. For now..I’ll continue to love my TB! Thx for commenting!

It truly is! And if you add in a burrito or pizza and beer post-ride...it's Valhalla!!

That chocolate eclair donut 😊

Cumberland 😂

Interesting! Now, just curious, why the jump between Mega and TB? Why not split the difference with a Hightower? I mean, all 3 bikes are brilliant in their own ways/categories..just piqued my curiosity! Thx for commenting Steve!

@@pedalpoonces Ive has the v1 mega since it first came to light 4 years ago , i was blown away with the fact its a do anything bike I have done some 50 milers on it and heavy bike park in the Alps . i always had a 2nd bike in a hardtail and thought why not get a more xc type full sus bike . the tallboy was that one , first world problem simply which to ride more .

Groovy Tuesday answer Steve! Great points! Also - a little jelly of you... : )

Likely very true Nomad! I've often found it strange when TH-cam/Google does that. Well, thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Perfectly said Outdoor Traditions! Couldn’t agree more!

Fantastic! Great bike at a great price! Enjoy!

Fantastic Dolores! They are a great bike. Super nimble and playful. And hopefully with just a bit of tweaking, the Fazua motor will become smoother. Enjoy!!

Too true! It’s like they are trying to avoid the drop by backing off their bike. 🤣😜 Of course, I’m guilty of it too! Ha ha.

Thanks LoamerMTB! And yes, both places are awesome! Stay tuned, I got some Cumby riding in an upcoming video. It too is my favourite place to ride....anywhere! Soooo good! But Nanaimo is pretty damn fun too! Cheers and keep shredding! Oh - and have fun on "Sneaky Weasel". It's a shorty but oh so fun.

Thx for the tip Jamble! I bought it very lightly used so likely couldn’t use the warranty anyways. But good to know for any future bikes if I add the link! Cheers!

Thanks for commenting Kyle! You’ll love it. Such a fun and capable all around bike. You’ll start craving the trails and completely forget about road riding soon! H ha. Cheers!

Same here. Between my carbon gravel bike, my sport bike motorcycle and my MTB it’s hard to miss pure road riding. Maybe if I did more roadie rides, but these days I associate more with mixed riding.

It’s better to not know. That way, you won’t spend every waking second planning your MTB bucketlist tour up here!

ha ha - Right? The downside to riding the e-mtb from your house/office/etc. to the trailhead, in most cases, is you have to road ride to get there! Yucky! But, the upside is more riding time and more exercise! Yaay!

@@pedalpoonces Plus how often is the trail only 9 minutes by ebike away?

@@halnogaies1256 Well, I guess it all depends on how close you live to the trails! In my case, I specifically picked an area that was less than a 10 minute drive to several riding spots. But that’s just me!

Wow! Love it Jeff! That recent ride sounds incredible!

Yes - I know MANY regular riders that absolutely despise E-mtb's. Unfortunately, in most cases, they've never even tried one. You can't help but smile and laugh when you're on a good one zooming (pedaling with assist) uphill! As for the Sur Ron (and similar throttle electric bikes), I'm not a fan of having those on mtb trails as they can (and do) trash the trails/corners/berms, etc. But on logging roads and double-track - have at'm! There is a slippery slope (pun intended) with how much power, tire size, and capability (the rider has) an e-bike should have on regular single track trails. At least with Class 1 e-bikes (no throttle, capped at 20 mph assistance, and only GO when you pedal), they tend to be very similar to regular analog bikes. Thus, can't do much damage to the trails OR too much damage to other riders (vs flying along without having to pedal on Class II and III e-bikes). The good part is there are more and more options for every different type of rider! We just have to be respectful of the trails and all other riders. Cheers!

@@pedalpoonces if you’re exploring backcountry roads it’s a great option to have a Sur Ron. They’re the same price and less expensive than many bicycle brand eMTBs plus are faster can be upgraded with Fox Forks and shocks plus Hayes, Shimano and Magura brakes. My friends is really sweet! I’m thinking about building up one myself

AGE as in Your mind says let's go and your body says " oh hell No" I quit riding at 70 and then tried an e bike . " holy sht " it was like i was 25 years younger . i'm 77 now and recently bought a NOX E mtb with the german made Sachs motor . 112 Nm and very smooth and natural . the best part of the ride for me is going up . i dont do kamakazi downhills anymore as my balance sucks .😂

@@siriosstar4789 Ha ha. Yes, AGE is a massive part of deciding on getting an e-mtb! Even my body at 50 is often saying “hell no”! Very cool you’re still shredding at 77 Sirios! I hope to do the same…and almost 100% sure it will be on an e-mtb at that time. Or maybe a hover-mtb? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

Thx tomordr!! Yes, I did try the Exe and it was GREAT! A review of it is coming soon, but in the meantime, I’ll give you a hint…I MUCH preferred it over the Shuttle SL. And that is high praise coming from a non-Trek fan. Ha ha.

THANK YOU Bisesh!! Your comment is just what I needed. And yes, sadly, click-baity thumbnails/titles are likely needed. As for more light ebike reviews…stay Subscribed…some Choice Rad and Awesome ones are coming! 😎😃😀

Hmm - tough dilemma. You could also consider the Orbea Rise at 60nm and varies from 36 to 45 lbs depending on build! I guess the good part is there are more and more quality choices than ever before!

@@pedalpoonces agreed. i considered the rise, but i’m not a fan of the shimano motor and 445mm chainstay. 60nm feels spot on. my levo has 455mm chainstays and it can feel like a bus. the brose motor engages incredibly naturally and the belt drive is a nice touch.

@@moosicman101 interesting. Curious, are you not a fan of the Shimano Ep8 motor (on many bikes) or the EP8 RS (only on the Rise)? Cuz I personally have ridden the Ep8 on several bikes and really didn’t like THAT motor. But the RS version on the Rise was really smooth and more natural feeling. My two cents. Regardless, so many solid choices now! Go get’m!

@@pedalpoonces fair point - i’ve only tried the standard ep8 and not the ep8 rs. the ep8 felt and sounded so egregious that it put me off getting a santa cruz heckler (which felt like a great package at ~48lbs). i had also heard that the rs is a better version of the shimano motor, but felt at the time that a detuned version of the same motor internals and chassis would still make for a poor motor. you’ve convinced me to give the ep8 rs a try on the rise. i’ve seen so many here in northern california, only being beat by levos. did you notice any sort of rear frame flex on the rise given that it’s a pretty simple split pivot yoke design? i do prefer an incognito look on emtbs that don’t draw attention to the motor housing like what pivot and the trek exe have done (unlike the yamaha motor on the new giant x), and super short 29er chainstays. still hoping for that perfect 40lb e-bike with a DW/VPP-esque platform and discreet looks under 7k, but i think i’ll have to stick to my 52lb levo comp for a while longer. great problems to have.