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That might be a good idea however the Ripmo and Ripley now share the exact same frame and from what I hear , the Ripmo climbs extremely well also. If I were you , I’d just get the Ripmo. Unless you really want to keep the rear at 130mm travel ?

Thanks buddy. And thanks for introducing me to Shaun and the N1 family ! We will all ride together someday I’m sure ! Best for 2025 as well.

@@duffyrides Looking forward to it! Ride on...

Thanks very much ! Great to meet a fellow Ripley rider also !

Thanks, really appreciate it !!

@@flibberdob936 thanks man I’m glad I can help !

Hey there. A Scott bicycle dealership. They are pretty much the only ones that will stock these. My dad spotted one while he was traveling and knew I was looking for one. If you are in the US then send me a message on instagram and I’ll try to get you in touch with a Scott bike shop there that I’m pretty sure can help.

@@duffyrides Great! Thanks for the quick response!

Awesome. I have Princeton Carbonworks Peak 4550 wheels on mine. Highly recommend them !

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Awesome stuff man!

Agreed. That’s why I suggested to the other person that they should go into the store and try both the 54 and 56. As for the SL7 here, the seat post needs to be very far extended for me , pretty much to the maximum within the safety limits. But it fits me well. I have a one piece bar and stem installed on the Scott Addict RC this week so stay tuned for that video !

Awesome to hear you enjoying the Scott as well. Yes the Tarmac SL8 is an amazing machine. Can’t go wrong there.

Thanks appreciate that feedback ! At the end of the day they are both great. Enjoy whatever you ride !

@duffyrides Haha np. You said you were riding a size 54 frame, right? I’m 180cm (5’11) with an inseam of 84cm. Online bike fits and Scott’s website recommend me size 56 (L) frame. Do you think so as well?

@@BurndTire I strongly suggest you go to the shop and try the 54. The size 54 in the Scott is a bit larger than a regular 54 I believe. Every bike is unique. I’ve had someone that rides a size 56 Scott Addict RC (just like mine) sit on my bike (size 54) and he likes the way the 54 feels. There is a strong chance that the 54 is the right size for you so it’s best to go and try one in the store.

thanks!

@@maria-elenafarmer8764 thanks glad I could help !

These Minis definitely pack a punch this year. Thanks for the feedback!

@@007raybould wow that sounds like an amazing setup ! Very cool.

@@maricrea106 thanks very much ! I live in Barbados ! These are some of our regular trails 👌👍

@@ppp.1334 awesome choice !

@@duffyrides recently i compered rc15 to emonda slr9 with ultegra And trek is noticably lighter, weights 7.1kg with pedała/ however 30% more expensive Out od my buget

Great feedback ! The SL7 does in fact hold speed slightly better than the Scott but in the climbs I find the Scott to be perfect for me and that is somewhat of a priority on my side. You are right about the 2021 Foil being comfy ! I miss that bike as well. Good bike ! Thanks for the feedback once again.

@@Hunttherider thanks appreciate it ! Yes the new one should be right around the corner I’m thinking.

Glad I could help ! Thanks for the feedback.

Certainly not a bad option either !

Flare RT is way better

@@aliensstolemybeer5362 we mainly ride in the day time here, that’s when these lights really need to perform their best. All of them are more than adequate at night time but the day time is a better stress test if you want to put it that way. I have the lezyne as well. Also a great light. Thanks for the feedback , I’ll try to get some night shots if I review another light.

@@duffyrides night shots should always be included. I don't think it's a good idea buying lights without seeing how bright they are in the dark. I don't believe in using lights in the daytime, pointless in my opinion.

@@aliensstolemybeer5362 can you elaborate on why daytime lights are pointless for cyclist ? I’m sure the entire cycling community would appreciate your theory ? And what type of cycling do you do ? What bike do you ride as well might I ask ? Do you also race ?

@@duffyrides I own a fully fledged racing bike, bmc equipped with dura ace and ultegra. Fsa plasma bars, aero seat etc. I've never seen the need for day time lights, cyclist did well before these type of lights were available to buy. I use to race years ago but now it's leisure and training.

@@aliensstolemybeer5362 BMC road machine or Team machine ?

It’s a great bike. Hope you’re enjoying it !

The XC.

Nice, I just picked up my first bike yesterday. ‘25 250xc

@@duffyrides you clearly said you went with the SX, lol

@JoshStreetDesign did I ? Definitely went with the XC as shown in the video lol. Have a good one.

How’s the XC going for you ? Hope you’re enjoying it !

in Barbados apparently lol there are states in US that dont allow lane splitting (even though research shows its quite safe.) but allow NO HELMET riding. Insanity. I've crashed at 90mph on track with full leathers and helmet, that helmet saved my life and the leather, my skin.

Helmets are a must! I’m mainly into motocross and not road riding. I wear full gear on my motocross bikes (helmet , neck brace , jersey , pants , boots , goggles etc ! ! ) This particular day was just a fun easy cruise to the Bushy Park track and did some laps. I was also not pushing it close to race pace, anything serious and I would have full leathers!

Bushy Park Barbados

nope led ones are extra.. Im also going to book street triple and they told me its extra

We purchased ours in the US. Maybe slightly different to the UK versions where the optional lights are concerned ? Not sure. Where is yours from ?

Not at this time. Bike works and sounds great as is.

Thanks!

Yes I’ve had them in other colors. Very good pedals.

No unfortunately these bikes are not sold in Barbados. Most people import them from the US and Europe.

@@duffyrides If you may can you kindly guide me through the process?

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately not. Miami would be the easiest place to get one if you’re based in the Caribbean.

Who did the suspension for you ? Did you ever find a good setting ?

Hey man. To be honest these are both race bikes through and through. I personally find the specialized frame tk be more compliant over rough roads. But there’s not much in the way of feel in terms of geometry. If you are not racing then I’d strongly take a look at something like the new Giant Defy. Let me know what you decide !

Awesome stuff ! It’s a great bike !

Hey there. Officially I believe it is 28 and I run 28s. However there is a lot of room there and I see no reason why you couldn’t run 30s.

Definitely the XC over the SX model for hare scrambles.

Can’t go wrong with either ! But glad I can help in some way 👍

Congrats on the new bike ! They are excellent machines. Enjoy it.

@@duffyrideswhat about Giant TCR? Great value for money, comfort and stiffness to weight ratio👍

@@Pablo_Coach Giants are excellent value for money. Certainly !

I’d say so. However the Addict is also fast on the flat with the right wheels.

Thanks for the feedback ! Unfortunately I cannot speak on the Zipp and Enve wheels. I can say though that the Peak are excellent wheels and the wave in the design really does help with crosswinds as compared to the ROVALS on our SL7.