Both are great choices. They are a bit different though. If you wanted something a bit more on the mtn side then La Cabra is the ticket. Something more fast and lighter, then Evasion Lite is. Either way you can’t go wrong!
Thanks for the review. I’ve been eyeing on this as well. I wonder what’s your thought on those non replaceable hanger. Have you got into any trouble with that?
It’s set up very different for me. 29er vs 650b, dropper post on current iteration of the black mountain. I put drop bars on the black mountain too and I think I like it a bit better. They are fairly similar in that they can handle fattie tires, but Crust wouldn’t be able to fit the 29er tires I’ve got. I should probably get rid of one, but I love them both for different types of rides. Crust is great for fire roads and rides that take some time to get to the trailhead. BM is good for more singletrack where a mtn bike would be overkill. Hope that helps!
Great review! How is the paint/weld quality of the frame? Do you like steel vs carbon forks? Is the steel fork flexy? Are these bikes made in Taiwan? I was contemplating either Road+ or MCD frame....they run taller head tubes thought. what are your thoughts on them? Thanks for posting and keep up your vids.
Thanks Paul. I’d say paint is similar to what you find on most production Taiwan bikes. Welds are just as good as my Crust and Surly bikes. I ran a carbon fork on a gravel bike before, but tbh - it didn’t instill confidence on rougher terrain for me. I did like how stiff and light they were, so if you can swing it, do it. There’s a certain style that I love about going steel forks tho. Steel forks seem to flex a tad more for more compliance and also during front braking. Frames are made in Taiwan. For me, I tend to like larger volume tires, so thats where personal taste will dictate which frameset to go with. The nuanced geo charts should also help with that. End of the day, either will get you where you want to go. La Cabra is def more of the mountain side with a smidge of the gravel drop bar in mind. Good luck!
I did find the paint to be more solid than my Crust frames. I hit the fork on a rock and chipped it but it took a pretty big impact and the paint looks thick.
@@ryanwitt my crust evasion has one of the best paint jobs I’ve seen on a production bike. I’m sure it depends on the day and who does the work, but I’m sure it’s all within a reasonable tolerance of quality.
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if you were going to ride up big Tujunga canyon on a gravel bike up to the waterfalls up at the end of the canyon which one would you use?
Not sure I know that route, but if the terrain is sorta rough then the crust evasion or karate monkey.
lovely bike
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Sweet looking ride. How do you think it’d handle with smoother gravel or road tires?
Thanks! I think it would be do just great. Not sure if the road tires would be good for this bike. Doable, but wouldn’t make a ton of sense for me.
In between this and the Crust Evasion Lite right now.
Both are great choices. They are a bit different though. If you wanted something a bit more on the mtn side then La Cabra is the ticket. Something more fast and lighter, then Evasion Lite is. Either way you can’t go wrong!
Thanks for the review. I’ve been eyeing on this as well. I wonder what’s your thought on those non replaceable hanger. Have you got into any trouble with that?
I can understand the concern, but i’ve never had a problem so far…🤞🏽
Looks awesome! What's your height? I'm asking bec Im considering getting it, just afraid it might be too big :) Thanks!
I’m about 5’9”. You should hit up Mike and ask him his thoughts. He’d love to help I’m sure.
how do you like this compared to the crust? how do you compare the fits?
It’s set up very different for me. 29er vs 650b, dropper post on current iteration of the black mountain. I put drop bars on the black mountain too and I think I like it a bit better. They are fairly similar in that they can handle fattie tires, but Crust wouldn’t be able to fit the 29er tires I’ve got. I should probably get rid of one, but I love them both for different types of rides. Crust is great for fire roads and rides that take some time to get to the trailhead. BM is good for more singletrack where a mtn bike would be overkill. Hope that helps!
@@anthonysbike you should post a video of the new bar set up on the BM.
@@TrevorOleniuk Yeah, been meaning too! Been busy with work and fam - just gotta find the energy.
Thanks for the video. What does it weigh?
28lbs or so.
beautiful bike! Looks like a dirtjumper with fat tires
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Great review! How is the paint/weld quality of the frame? Do you like steel vs carbon forks? Is the steel fork flexy? Are these bikes made in Taiwan? I was contemplating either Road+ or MCD frame....they run taller head tubes thought. what are your thoughts on them?
Thanks for posting and keep up your vids.
Thanks Paul. I’d say paint is similar to what you find on most production Taiwan bikes. Welds are just as good as my Crust and Surly bikes. I ran a carbon fork on a gravel bike before, but tbh - it didn’t instill confidence on rougher terrain for me. I did like how stiff and light they were, so if you can swing it, do it. There’s a certain style that I love about going steel forks tho. Steel forks seem to flex a tad more for more compliance and also during front braking. Frames are made in Taiwan. For me, I tend to like larger volume tires, so thats where personal taste will dictate which frameset to go with. The nuanced geo charts should also help with that. End of the day, either will get you where you want to go. La Cabra is def more of the mountain side with a smidge of the gravel drop bar in mind. Good luck!
I did find the paint to be more solid than my Crust frames. I hit the fork on a rock and chipped it but it took a pretty big impact and the paint looks thick.
@@ryanwitt my crust evasion has one of the best paint jobs I’ve seen on a production bike. I’m sure it depends on the day and who does the work, but I’m sure it’s all within a reasonable tolerance of quality.