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Interesting. I suspect that a good option for you is a new handlebar altogether. Tag Metals has theirs on 59% off with some higher rise options. tagmtb.com/products/t1-aluminium-handlebar-black?variant=42542394015898

Good stuff! Welcome back, and I'm glad it helped. 👍👍

Haha sometimes it can seem that complicated. Fortunately it isn't always the case

Haha sure is! It isn't called "The Punisher" for nothing. 😅

Excellent question. "Work" with it is a tough one. It'll Slack Waggon the socks off of it and bring the BB up to the moon, so I'd have a hard time saying to go that long on the front. Another consideration is the warranty. Perhaps run it stock, or look at the Fezzari La Sal. It can come stock with 170/180, so I suspect that it would be happier at 190 up front

If you are after a 190mm fork why don't you get Spindrift? I have one with 190m Zeb and it's an awesome bike.

Great question! For this bike I'd size up and get an XL. It doesn't have the craziest geo and doesn't feel like a boat to handle, so the bigger bike should be good

It was bad, yes. However with some clever cable management and an STFU chain guide system you'd be rockin!

Nice! Such a bike

Yes, I put WTB 1200 Spline carbon wheels from my old bike, 2.3/2.4 wheels and it became snappier.

Interesting, and yes good to know. I didn't have much interaction with them so I had to focus on the bike only

Had only great experiences myself, but that's the US branch. All my questions were answered within 2 days of email and they were very detailed in answering what I asked. The great customer service helped me in deciding to buy my hugene :)))

Currently on a banshee spitfire v3

I think a medium would fit well. 👍👍 And from the time I've spent on Banshee you'd like this ride in a "more sophisticated " feel kinda way. In other words, it's similar, but more refined

Such a bike! I'm waiting for them to drop another color then I'll get one for real

Sure am!

Indeed! I certainly didn't cover everything nor did I try to. I'm glad you brought it up 👍👍

Fantastic!!! I have a Ripley AF with a 140 Pike and certainly need to review that thing. I agree whole heartedly. Absolutely amazing!

Haha that would be rad. From what I understand it's a tad more complicated than it seems. 🤷‍♂️

Excellent question. This was much more a test ride experience. I've also spent time on the Topaz and it's great; especially the new one. I wasn't looking for a light bike either. The thing came out to 36lbs. 😅💪

Haha no worries, and sorry for not being able to better articulate it. The Rascal is more playful, especially with bigger, more technical terrain. The 429 is a better bike for long days covering more ground

@@shredlifewithsam9352 nice im going with the izzo core 4 after a bunch of research

Check through the comments. (Pretty sure you asked the question somewhere....... 🤔)

😅 Well maybe a little crazy

Good stuff! I liked a stiffer feel on the top end of the travel which is definitely not for everyone, but for how I was riding that particular bike it was superb. Plus, my buddy who bought it from me later is set up perfectly on it now.

Hello what is the appropriate air pressure of Jade X… Im 77kg without gear with 450lbs coil… thanks

Great question!! First, the wheels. A Berd setup is awesome. Perhaps a bit more of a headache to get setup and a butt-ton more money. But hey, if you have the budget then gopher it. As for the standard v Enduro, the differences come to less 1 lb of weight, and some softer ride. If you're a rowdier or heavier rider, or looking for more of a one bike,, then the enduro is worth it, but otherwise. 🤷‍♂️ Let me know if that helps!

Great stuff! Sorry for taking so long to respond. I'd scratch the Stumpy and compare the 429 and Rascal, both of which are amazing! I've put good time on both and I'd break it down to the Rascal being for fun for jumping around while the Pivot is more composed and refined. It's also better on the climb.

@@shredlifewithsam9352 great thanks, im just worried about weight of rascal..not sure if can be under 30 libs with carbon wheels and pedals. Did you use revel with 140 fork or 150? Cheers

@@gabrielmarias972 Yes the Revel is indeed a bit chunky but it hides the weight very well. I took mine on some massive days and don't regret it. I ran mine with a 130 and 140 setup. The 150 is cool but at that point you're starting into a different travel category, then I'd start recommending the Fezzari Delano or Eskar

@@shredlifewithsam9352 thanks again, will be great review rascal Vs pivot trail enduro version, i guess two if the most efficients but at the same time capables

@@gabrielmarias972 For sure! Two stellar bikes

Great question! I haven't been able to ride either my Rascal or Rail with a coil, but from what I've heard it's rad both ways depending on how you want the bike to behave/ what your style is. Hit up Suspension Syndicate, Revel or Brady Tweety for more. They know the things. 😎

Good stuff! A few questions then: do you have any bikes in mind already? What's your budget? Have any bikes been suggested?

@@shredlifewithsam9352 I was thinking of something 27.5, to make it shorter. I like buying quality something I can keep for a long time. I was thinking of fuse or chisel. Can you help? I’m not opposed to other brands

@@gabrielzazueta2218 Super! Yes great bikes to consider. Good value for sure. I can't say enough good about Fezzari bikes. They have stellar value and amazing service. I've been to their factory many times and they're always a friendly bunch so you can count on great service. I'd recommend the Wasatch. Check em out!

I don't recall, but it wasn't anything crazy tall or short. Why for ?

@@shredlifewithsam9352 Well just trying to figure out if I want to size up or not as I’m stuck in between size M and L. I like the reach of the Large but like the length of the Medium. I usually ride Large bike but this brand has funky geo numbers vs everyone else.

@@zachperez6940 Interesting. How tall are you? And what was your last bike?

@@shredlifewithsam9352 I am 5’10 last bike I had was a evil offering v2 Medium, but I have also had a canyon torque 7 that was a large. I was thinking large with short stem since they come with a 50mm stem.

@@zachperez6940 Good stuff. I think you're plan is solid. If you aren't in a hurry or you want to consider other rad bikes as well, stay tuned to a few brands like Yeti, Revel, and Fezzari. I could also recommend the Switchblade as something to compare here because of it's laser level precision handling

I'm about 72kgs and ended up running a fairly stiff setup with a 500 lb spring. 👍👍

I'm 73 and I tried a 450 on a Jade X on my Ripmo V2,what make you try the 500?

Sure thing! I don't have any time on the Optic but I do have plenty of Transition experience. If you compare to the Scout and Patrol it's a drastic difference, particularly with the Patrol. I'd break it down to better rolling and pedaling efficiency on the Rascal and simplicity (fewer things to creak and break on the frame) + amazing looks on the Scout. Oh, and the smaller wheels vs. waggon wheels = quicker vs. faster. Make sense? 😅

@@shredlifewithsam9352 thanks, helpful

@@shredlifewithsam9352 ok so 429 enduro or rascal. I am looking for a lively playful poppy bike, that doesn't necessarily need to plow. I have a 170 travel for DH and big days. Please help if you can. Basically I've narrowed it down to 4 bikes. Izzo, rascal, hugene, and 429 enduro

@@mikenbikes9192 Great options! I could speak highly of both the Rascal and 429, and in short, the Pivot is more precise and up to date on details. It also has a bit better support if junk gets real and things break. The Rascal is just so dang fun.

Glad it helped!

Sure thing!

Very interesting indeed. 🤔 Could you call or stop by Salt Cycles tomorrow between 11 and 3?

@@shredlifewithsam9352 I couldn’t, crazy amounts of homework due Friday’s for me this semester 😕

@@TJ-po9ol Hit me up on IG then 👍 Let's chat

Awesome! I have a Rail now after a blast of a season on the Rascal. Between the 140 and the Rail I'd certainly recommend the Rail for ya. That said, it has quite a bit more beef than the Mojo 4. If your exploring means jumping off huge ..... everything, then yeah go for the Rail. 🤠👍

@@shredlifewithsam9352 I don't jump, just ride long exploratory rides but need it to do everything well. The Mojo4 was the climber, the Yeti the capable, theT429 is out of the running and the Rail was the one I was thinking might be the best of all worlds, not the climber the Ibis is but still dang good..? Thanks for your reply, and yeah, I'm edging ever closer to the Rail.

@@JAFO. Interesting. If you're not much for jumping I'd put the Rail lower on the list. It does everything else really, really well, but that's something to consider.

Good stuff! I haven't been on the 429 with anything other than 29s, nor have I even seen one. That said, I have a solid hunch that it would work well enough. However, I've spent some massively fun time on a Mojo 4 and that thing is a blast! Coincidentally I rode it most on trail finding adventures. I'd have a hard time saying something else would be better than that for you

Awesome sauce! Glad to hear that. Every contact / pivot point is a massive potential creaker, so.... yeah, it did eventually, but not near as bad as some bikes I've had. The best solution is just keeping it clean and maintained (which we aught to do anyway right? ) :) I have a Rail now and it's been stellar!

@@shredlifewithsam9352 thanks for the reply, appreciate it! Have you had any time on the new Rocky Instinct? Similar style bike, similar suspension design....

@@Brandomonium410 Sure have! I enjoy the Rascal more, and the Blade is a bit more..... sophisticated (more engineered for nerdy appreciation) but that Instinct was all around, really good! I'd have no complaints on it at all. It's a bit more planted than the Rascal, so if your idea of fun is manuals and jumping around then go Rascal

Awesome sauce! Yes, and taking several differences into account I say the easiest way to decide is to ask yourself of you want more XC, or more ultra light trail with a bit more versatility. The Ranger is a rocket 🚀 for sure, and the 429 is as well but with some additional features like adjustable geo via flip chip, longer, more stable and forgiving feel, and an ability to run more fork and shock (enduro build). The 429 is less what I would take for my chill trail or local XC races, and the Ranger isn't as capable of as much smashing as the 429. Hope that helps!

@@shredlifewithsam9352 Thanks Sam, that helps. Based upon all this input, I've decided on the Ranger but at 5'9" I am between a Medium and a Large. I tried the Large and it felt a little big but I couldn't find a Medium to compare. I have a short torso, long arms and legs. Thanks again my friend.

@@geopietro Sounds great! Send a picture via IG when you get it built 👍👍

I think you'll absolutely love it. I have the Spur as well and I like both for different reasons, but if someone gave my the choice between both I'd go 429

Wow, sorry to hear this. I’m thinking of adding this bike to my Spur and they both better not get stolen!

I hear ya. Both are great in their own way. I could suggest asking yourself the following: Am I more interested in riding really, really fast / aggressive, or maybe more technical? Which bike is actually available? Which bike am I more stoked to go ride? (That's really worth quite a bit in the debate) Hope that helps!

@@shredlifewithsam9352 thanks