This Bike is Sick! We Are One Arrival SP2 Review

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  • @WildMidwest1
    @WildMidwest1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I ride We Are One Union wheels with I9 hubs on my SC Tallboy and I absolutely love them. Amazing hubs and wheels combo… expensive but not overpriced for carbon and I9 tech. Everything but the spokes and CushCore are North American made. The wheels “disappear” into the ride allowing me a full focus on the surroundings and the ride.
    Great bike review, much anticipated and well thought out. Keep up what you are doing!

    • @johnwilkes9142
      @johnwilkes9142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Berd spokes would make it more “American “ 😜

    • @thicccboyztv
      @thicccboyztv ปีที่แล้ว

      Santa Cruz is Chinese made

  • @jayteavee9914
    @jayteavee9914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Cool that you acknowledged the mistake in first impressions of their wheels. Keep it up guys. 👌🏼

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It seemed the only thing to do after getting more time on them on a different bike. We try hard to be thorough, but we’re not perfect.

  • @randyisaak455
    @randyisaak455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great to see another review out on this awesome bike. FYI, correction at 10:48, its a Fox 36 not a 38. I've owned this bike for about a month now and love it and this is my 3rd set on WR1 wheels and they have all been fantastic. I also currently own a V2 Ripmo (same suspension, rims, general set up) so I'm comparing these 2 bikes primarily. In a nutshell, The Ripmo is the more efficient climber by a small margin. On my first couple rides on the Arrival I was also wishing for a little less pedal bob on the climbs but once I dialed the shock settings in better it made a big difference. The Ripmo also feels a bit more lively and playful. However the Arrival is the quicker bike on the descents, it carries more speed with better confidence. And for the Vittoria tires, I don't mind them, good traction cornering and flat, my only real issue so far is that they are a bit soft in the side walls. In cornering they get a bit squirmy if I'm running the same pressure that I would normally run in my Maxis EXO Plus tires so I run about 3-4 psi more in the Vittoria's.

    • @tonybasoni8443
      @tonybasoni8443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MR T,.......Thanks for the review and comparison, this is helpful and appreciated.

  • @dynamatt
    @dynamatt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always love the honest feedback. That is refreshing to hear about a bike

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Matt! Great to hear from you.

  • @trevorfields5216
    @trevorfields5216 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whoa this is sick! I had no idea you had the chance to review this bike until now! Solid review, killer bike!
    You ever get the chance to review any other boutique or unique brands? Inquiring minds want to know....there are some bikes out there that probably deserve your perspective too

  • @lars_atx
    @lars_atx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a set of Union Rims from them and love them. Looking at the Arrival now and considering getting one. Any insight into how it compares to a Switchblade? keep up the great reviews.

  • @pault2417
    @pault2417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Friend Just bought that beast. Looks amazing

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion ปีที่แล้ว

      @Paul T How are they feeling about it now a year later? I still really think I want one!

  • @dandantillthen588
    @dandantillthen588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscribed!! Amazing bike!! Can’t wait to own one of this!!

  • @bike314
    @bike314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the video, seriously considering one of these bikes...
    Just a side note while going down the rabbit hole that is wheel research I watched your video on carbon rims and the comments of the stiffness of the we are ones made me pause on buying them. You might want to put up a pinned comment or something for others looking for wheel reviews that there was a bike issue

    • @WildMidwest1
      @WildMidwest1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not to worry. I ride WAO Union wheels since last summer and they are fantastic.

    • @jayteavee9914
      @jayteavee9914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I would 100% agree but I did buy them despite what they said cause others have said such good things and I’d agree that the WAO wheels have blown me away and I would recommend them to anyone. But I agree something to maybe note on their previous review about them cause I gotta believe it has turned away a handful of people.

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We’re actually just about to publish a correction video on that and we will be linking. Thanks for sharing though.

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. Check our comment below. Thanks for sharing too.

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to see a longer travel edition of the bike! Pedal strikes with the low BB?

    • @AlexanderBallot
      @AlexanderBallot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are one just launched a 170 and 130 variant at sea otter- all with the same frame but different links you can buy separately!!

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexanderBallot Wow, didn't know that, thank you!

  • @joehoeper3941
    @joehoeper3941 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review!

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching.

  • @WheeliamWallace
    @WheeliamWallace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bike looks sick!

  • @jonathaneidse1127
    @jonathaneidse1127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You.

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome and thank you.

  • @macrio5
    @macrio5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fork is a 36 no? You said 38... Good review though!

  • @DaBinChe
    @DaBinChe ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Don't cost anymore then a SantaCruz (made in china) shows that most mtb (made in china) are way overpriced considering that the WAO is made in Canada

  • @michaelkay4464
    @michaelkay4464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to buy one if it were possible (not in stock online or anywhere I know of) :P

  • @superawesomefuntimego
    @superawesomefuntimego 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing looking bike. Really impressive what WAO has done. Curious how it compares ride and handling wise to something like the Canyon Spectral 29 CFR (or the CF8 you already reviewed) as they have the same travel and both seem to be on the more light feeling, playful and responsive end of the Spectum.

  • @JMG29er
    @JMG29er 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jersey is sick

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! You too could own one and support American Made jersey manufacturers. 🤘

  • @MrMuggsly
    @MrMuggsly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Might have an issue finding wheels or hubs. I mean unless there was say a company that made wheels that also made bikes :D

  • @jroase1658
    @jroase1658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stealthy bike 🥷 I like it ! Drew what size jersey do ya wear ? Large ?

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes I’m wearing a a large

  • @dubblearr7622
    @dubblearr7622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That bike looks pretty unique.

    • @chrismartin1448
      @chrismartin1448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, really? Isn't that a SC? No an IBIS? No a specialized? No a Trek? Oh, it's different...no stickers! So unique.

  • @jeffreychase7623
    @jeffreychase7623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ridden either of the Spot Mayhems? If so, how does this compare to them?

  • @trx450rlove2
    @trx450rlove2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SICK BIKE,an it's Canadian, yeaaah love Canadian products as I'm Canadian 🇨🇦

  • @dakotakirby5673
    @dakotakirby5673 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing review as always! What would be your non eBike of choice for St. George type riding?

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a solid option, Fezzari La Sal Peak is solid, Santa Cruz Bronson if you want something like that, or Nomad for bigger burly stuff, Pivot Switchblade or Firebird, Specialized Stumpy Evo alloy... in no particular order.

    • @tonybasoni8443
      @tonybasoni8443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      DK,.....I have a Rocky Mountain Instinct I use in St. George, it works very well there. I also have the Vitoria Mazza tires and they work well in that terrain.

    • @dakotakirby5673
      @dakotakirby5673 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tonybasoni8443 been considering the Mazza, do you run it Front and rear?

    • @tonybasoni8443
      @tonybasoni8443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dakotakirby5673 ,....Yep, both front and rear. Both 2.4, and I think they are very good. I personally have not seen any disadvantage from something like a minion dhr/dhf.

  • @mtb_8796
    @mtb_8796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do the majority of my riding in Simi Valley/ Rocky peak. What bike that you have tested works best there? Both climbing and descending.

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is fun, but i'd probably want more travel for riding there. They just released a 170mm version, which i'd suggest looking at. Also like the Fezzari La Sal Peak, Pivot Firebird possibly, Specialized Enduro, Santa Cruz Nomad...

  • @philippepeyer3515
    @philippepeyer3515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like the paint doesnt stick really good to the frame, true ?

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion ปีที่แล้ว

      It cerokoted from the factory

  • @symmetricon1982
    @symmetricon1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All these new sexy bikes... is my sb150 getting long in the tooth?

  • @richardseller3733
    @richardseller3733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like a prime candidate for Bike Giveaway???

  • @Yedmike31
    @Yedmike31 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What trails in simi valley / thousand oaks do you ride? I live in Simi Valley :D

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on man. Rocky Peak, Woolsey, China Flats/Dead Cow Sui and love the Los Robles stuff for getting longer miles in.

  • @piciu256
    @piciu256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't like how it looks, eye catchibg, sure, bit the rear linkage area is too busy.

  • @chickenclips
    @chickenclips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that looks like an EVIL Offering V2 - albeit a more robotic version of an EVIL Offering

  • @tonybasoni8443
    @tonybasoni8443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did you think of those Vittoria tires?

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stand by for that review… Good in some terrain but we wouldn’t buy em.

    • @tonybasoni8443
      @tonybasoni8443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheLoamWolf ,.....Very good, I will defiantly bee looking for that one. I have a 2022 RM Instinct and I put Mazza's front and rear and so far they have worked really good for me. However, I have only ridden them in ST. George UT.

  • @th_js
    @th_js 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any affiliations with the brands of bikes and gear you're reviewing? Or are they truly unbiased? This is very important to know, to be able to know whether the review is trustworthy or not.

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We do not charge money to make our reviews nor are we sponsored or affiliated with any bike industry brands. We pride ourselves in having the most honest and trustworthy reviews out there. If you visit our site you will see it is our mission statement.

    • @th_js
      @th_js 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheLoamWolf Thanks!

  • @hannes6114
    @hannes6114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wheels aren't even using all the space 157 provides...

  • @echobenav8
    @echobenav8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks positively “Evil”

  • @jessiekruse7627
    @jessiekruse7627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you just joined the cult lol

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. The punch tastes good

  • @NITSUA315
    @NITSUA315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First

  • @jaz21-e9w
    @jaz21-e9w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why supporting an american brand is better than supporting a chinese ora indonesia one? That nationalism is a very bad reason to choose a bike or any other product.

    • @TheLoamWolf
      @TheLoamWolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We disagree. Shopping and buying local is great for a number of reasons...For example it's great to reduce the need for fossil fuel burning cargo ships transporting huge containers across the oceans.

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion ปีที่แล้ว

      Supporting your local industry, craft, shops etc isn't the same thing as nationalism fyi, someone *could* be doing both those things but they are not the same thing!

  • @mannyl3766
    @mannyl3766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry, but you lost me at super boost.

  • @chrismartin1448
    @chrismartin1448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like every other bike made in China. Built and assembled means they get the parts and then build it, big deal, purposely misleading marketing. The industry price fixes so it's the same cost as every other carbon MTB made in China with 150mm.

    • @liammather4646
      @liammather4646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’d do some more research on that, I think this frame is produced in kamloops. Correct me if I am wrong

    • @josephbrown836
      @josephbrown836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You clearly have no clue what you’re talking about. The bike frame and all of the hardware, rims and bar and stem are 100% made in Canada right at their Kamloops location.

    • @sjoshc
      @sjoshc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s - for sure, like actually, seriously - made in Kamloops, BC, Canada.

    • @steviedingledangle7982
      @steviedingledangle7982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrong.