I already knew you were happy with the bike but it seems like you are totally in love with it and rightly so, definitely the right bike for the majority of your riding and as you say, you still have the Ripmo for other stuff and Spain (not long now mate - I am getting really excited). Love the video, may sound like a daft thing to pick up on but it really works with you chatting directly to the camera occasionally, makes it feel more like you are addressing us, if that makes sense 👍
@@Stopadoodledoo even more so know the tyres have been changed. I’ve had to order a 34 chain ring. It’s that fast My fav parts of this video is me actually been in front of the camera for a change. I’ve got a dji magnetic mount on the camera know. So easy to get off and on to talk to it. Roll on Spain mate 😁😁
Top banana. What a great MTB channel, one of the best for a long time now and I always look forward to the next upload. Hope the new bike brings you lots of smiles (like the others)!
When my e-bike was needing a new motor earlier in the year under warranty I needed a bike for a 50th birthday trip to the lakes (was going to the canaries but thought I'd do the lakes instead and include some MTBing due to being easter 😊). I missed out on a few reduced XC bikes, eventually I found a Lapierre xr 5.9. not being sure of the brand and its absolute entry level compared to yours, but at less than a grand and a half for a new carbon XC full suss I've been really impressed with what its capable of. Obviously not as capable on the rough stuff, but still able and great on climbs and really nimble and quick covering ground.
@@TrailFinder I’m very well, thank you. You’re looking very well too. I’m Degla-ing every Saturday for a ride a social. And when contract windows open to go mid week, I’m out. If things align I should be at Glentress next Wednesday. It’ll be the first for me. Looking forward to it. When you are free we’ll have to meet up.
@@davemtbpowell3965 I honestly can’t see me riding the ripmo very much. The Scott is really good going down. Actually thinking about just putting another set of wheels on when doing anything rough like lakes rides, where do you take yours. And what’s the travel. This Scott is 120 130.
@@TrailFinder it's an orange stage evo so same travel as yours. I've been absolutely everywhere on it and I've not felt under biked yet. Tbf ive not done an uplift on it yet but it's fine coz I dont do them much anyway and if I do I'm sure it will be fine for the odd 1 or 2 a year. It suites me and the 90% of the riding I do perfectly.
@@davemtbpowell3965 good to hear. Especially for hike a bike days in the lakes. I’d naturally take the ripmo. But might test the spark. Just with the ripmo wheels and tyres on it, instead of the all in one carbons. At least a 11kg bike will be nice to carry compared to a 16kg we shall see
Lovely bike, I got schooled the other day guiding a guy on a 120mm down country bike round the four passes. If you want mega fast rolling tyres I've been pretty impressed with my maxxis recon race , there excellent on rock maybe a bit lacking on muddy stuff.
@@mtbguides_Rich thanks rich. Finding it pretty capable so far. Already changed tyres, thought I’d try Pirelli scorpion XC RC, they have brought the bike to life for cross country, so much so I’ve had to change the 32t chain ring to a 34t
@@Bikeaddict4235 it is extremely fast. I’ve changed the tyres to XC since this video. I’m going to have to upgrade to a 34 chain ring from a 32 as it’s that quick. Are you pleased it’s not an e-bike?
@@TrailFinder yes keep at it as long as you can! , doubt you’ll get john off his e-bike anytime soon 😂 im 60 with a knackered knee so I ride ebikes on the big stuff and regular bikes if its fairly flat. Enjoy the new bike its a cracker
@@HallMarc_Trails got new XC tyres on now. And I’m beating Strava times by minutes not seconds. It cruises along on the flat a 20mph, so quick, Wasn’t bothered about the tyre wiz. But now I’ve got it. It’s great to see the pressures all the time on the garmin. And will always have the correct pressure in there
Thought it would be pretty much exactly this. Nice to see another convert to the joys of remote lockout on tarmac. No idea how you get away with those pressures though, no wonder you have so much climbing grip.
@@martinhutchinson9265 16 front and 20 rear, perfect. But can’t go smashing through stuff. I am very light on the bike though, I now actually enjoy tarmac climbs,
I bought a Whyte E150rs 4 years ago and it's done 3 miles! I have exactly the same thoughts as you in that I'm not quite ready yet but have riding buddies who are progressing to E bikes, so the time will come when I start to ride it to keep up😀@@TrailFinder
@@dazbbgful a wheel only becomes untrue as it’s 3 different parts. A hub spokes and a rim. These are all on pieces of carbon. The hubs spokes and rims is all one piece. They are very stiff. But if they did flex. The would just flex back into position,
There's some serious kit on there! I have the same XX gear set and think it's great. Love the all in 1 wheels..next on my upgrades wish list. I ride a lot of your dales routes - how'd you compare the wicked wills to the nobby nicks - notice much difference?
@@SJ.8103 pretty much the same. I only did this one ride on them. They are now gone and I have a set of XC tires on, that have brought the bike to life . Went for Pirelli scorpion XC RC
Dream bike mate 👍. I guessed right in the poll from what you said in a previous vid about needing a lighter bike, you certainly achieved that. Did you get a deal on it ?
I already knew you were happy with the bike but it seems like you are totally in love with it and rightly so, definitely the right bike for the majority of your riding and as you say, you still have the Ripmo for other stuff and Spain (not long now mate - I am getting really excited).
Love the video, may sound like a daft thing to pick up on but it really works with you chatting directly to the camera occasionally, makes it feel more like you are addressing us, if that makes sense 👍
@@Stopadoodledoo even more so know the tyres have been changed. I’ve had to order a 34 chain ring. It’s that fast
My fav parts of this video is me actually been in front of the camera for a change. I’ve got a dji magnetic mount on the camera know. So easy to get off and on to talk to it.
Roll on Spain mate 😁😁
The weight is incredible, super trick wheels and all. Looks beautiful. Congratulations.
@@toxicmale1744 it’s down to 11.4kg now as I’ve just changed the tyres for XC ones. Wheels are the best thing about it. Very light and stiff,
Top banana. What a great MTB channel, one of the best for a long time now and I always look forward to the next upload. Hope the new bike brings you lots of smiles (like the others)!
@@MivecGPX thanks mate, Appreciate that, lots of smiles and miles so far with the new bike. It’s very rewarding to ride with it been so light
Absolutely love it 😊 Amazing bike youth wasn’t far off haha love the tyre pressure sensor that’s absolute cool 😎 w
@@BikingVikingMTB thanks mate. you half got it right with the manufacturer 👏
@@TrailFinder-Yes not a bad guess haha! Stunning absolutely stunning bike mate 👊🏻
That’s a thing of beauty! So much so, I’d not even dare ride it! Looking forward to the long term review on the wheels. Enjoy it! 🎉
@@SingletrackScene thanks mate. The wheels are very special. And the reason I got it,
When my e-bike was needing a new motor earlier in the year under warranty I needed a bike for a 50th birthday trip to the lakes (was going to the canaries but thought I'd do the lakes instead and include some MTBing due to being easter 😊). I missed out on a few reduced XC bikes, eventually I found a Lapierre xr 5.9. not being sure of the brand and its absolute entry level compared to yours, but at less than a grand and a half for a new carbon XC full suss I've been really impressed with what its capable of. Obviously not as capable on the rough stuff, but still able and great on climbs and really nimble and quick covering ground.
Lovely machine- and clipless and a bell - you're a man after me own heart!!❤
@@bartbartbartlett2494 thanks mate. I’m loving it.
walkers really appreciate the bell. Especially dog walkers.
Lovely new bike Andy!
I came to a similar conclusion about e-bikes.
Not yet, don’t get one, just get fitter.
Hope to see you out on it one day. Enjoy!
@@johnhiles5835 exactly mate. Been super fit on a normal bike. You can’t beat it. It be nice to see you again. It’s been a while. Hope your well John
@@TrailFinder I’m very well, thank you. You’re looking very well too. I’m Degla-ing every Saturday for a ride a social. And when contract windows open to go mid week, I’m out. If things align I should be at Glentress next Wednesday. It’ll be the first for me. Looking forward to it. When you are free we’ll have to meet up.
What an XC beast, looking amazing.....that's the bike not you. Ok Andy, you were flying.....settling in time.... instant 😎.
@@MTB_Derbyshire 🤣 thanks mate
So you pulled the trigger on the new bike, and what a beautiful bike it is. Happy for you and looking forward to more epic rides from you Sir!!! 🏆
@@johnster187 thanks mate
Thats lovely mate; see you've been setting a load of PBs so must be enjoying it.
@@chris__maltby it’s pretty fast mate. Fast is definitely fun
Nice! Modern short travel bikes are mint. Ive got one myself and i love it so much i ended up selling the enduro bike.
@@davemtbpowell3965 I honestly can’t see me riding the ripmo very much. The Scott is really good going down. Actually thinking about just putting another set of wheels on when doing anything rough like lakes rides, where do you take yours. And what’s the travel. This Scott is 120 130.
@@TrailFinder it's an orange stage evo so same travel as yours. I've been absolutely everywhere on it and I've not felt under biked yet. Tbf ive not done an uplift on it yet but it's fine coz I dont do them much anyway and if I do I'm sure it will be fine for the odd 1 or 2 a year. It suites me and the 90% of the riding I do perfectly.
@@davemtbpowell3965 good to hear. Especially for hike a bike days in the lakes. I’d naturally take the ripmo. But might test the spark. Just with the ripmo wheels and tyres on it, instead of the all in one carbons.
At least a 11kg bike will be nice to carry compared to a 16kg we shall see
Lovely bike, I got schooled the other day guiding a guy on a 120mm down country bike round the four passes.
If you want mega fast rolling tyres I've been pretty impressed with my maxxis recon race , there excellent on rock maybe a bit lacking on muddy stuff.
@@mtbguides_Rich thanks rich. Finding it pretty capable so far. Already changed tyres, thought I’d try Pirelli scorpion XC RC, they have brought the bike to life for cross country, so much so I’ve had to change the 32t chain ring to a 34t
Fantastic looking bike mate , hope it rides as good as it looks 👍
@@joeclish1701 it’s very fast mate. Getting pb’s everywhere. Beating times by minutes not seconds
Looks well slick, love the wheels. New bike days the best
@@andyhayfield6947 wheels are amazing. Defo best part for me. Rolling weight is a massive thing on bikes.
Yeah I'm gunna look into them they look sick
Not Jealous at all 😂
That’s one sexy looking bike 👍
Bet it goes like stink 👍
@@Bikeaddict4235 it is extremely fast. I’ve changed the tyres to XC since this video. I’m going to have to upgrade to a 34 chain ring from a 32 as it’s that quick. Are you pleased it’s not an e-bike?
@@TrailFinder yes keep at it as long as you can! , doubt you’ll get john off his e-bike anytime soon 😂
im 60 with a knackered knee so I ride ebikes on the big stuff and regular bikes if its fairly flat.
Enjoy the new bike its a cracker
Absolutely stunning bike 😍
Nine schurter eat your heart out!! Lovely bike mate.
@@MTB_Trekker thanks mate 😁
Lovely bike mate, perfect for xc, I’m impressed with the tyre wiz, bike was looking pretty fast to me mate 👍🏻
@@HallMarc_Trails got new XC tyres on now. And I’m beating Strava times by minutes not seconds. It cruises along on the flat a 20mph, so quick,
Wasn’t bothered about the tyre wiz. But now I’ve got it. It’s great to see the pressures all the time on the garmin. And will always have the correct pressure in there
Lovely bike. Can't beat Scott Sparks
@@Lakedistrictrider it’s the type of bike I should have got instead of that heavy ripmo, loving it so far
Spot on that. Congrats m8🎉
@@zaskar75 thanks mate. Love it 😁
That’s well nice. Enjoy.
@@neilclements4266 thanks Neil. I intend to 😁
Say, that's a nice bike! 👌🏼
@@alex_n8863 work of act Alex 😁
Thought it would be pretty much exactly this. Nice to see another convert to the joys of remote lockout on tarmac. No idea how you get away with those pressures though, no wonder you have so much climbing grip.
@@martinhutchinson9265 16 front and 20 rear, perfect. But can’t go smashing through stuff. I am very light on the bike though, I now actually enjoy tarmac climbs,
Lovely bike Andy, trouble is, if it were mine it would weigh a ton with all the Heli tape I'd put on it😄
@@BazFairbrother thanks mate, are you pleased it’s a normal one and not an e-bike?
I bought a Whyte E150rs 4 years ago and it's done 3 miles! I have exactly the same thoughts as you in that I'm not quite ready yet but have riding buddies who are progressing to E bikes, so the time will come when I start to ride it to keep up😀@@TrailFinder
Nice bike bro 💪🏾
@@Govermentsound thanks
Congrats! that bike is a worthy beast. Enjoy!
@@yoavmiller216 thanks mate. It is extremely fast, love it
Thats some bike that Andy, must have cost a few quid!
@@zacdavis2504 thanks mate. Got a great deal on it. But yes very expensive bike. RRP is 12K
I didn’t pay anywhere near that.
@@TrailFinder sweet Jesus! Them wheels are something else, never seen anything like it! Incredible machine
Fair play Andy, that's a clean machine! Have you had to balance the wheels with the extra weight of the tyre wiz?
@@Fr.FintanStack thanks mate. And no need to balance, the wiz is only a few grams
Can't wait to see you in lycra 😂
@@pytek23 no kneepads is about as far as I’d go 🤣
Looks very slick especially with the hidden shock. Might sound daft but how do the wheels stay true being one piece.
@@dazbbgful a wheel only becomes untrue as it’s 3 different parts. A hub spokes and a rim.
These are all on pieces of carbon. The hubs spokes and rims is all one piece.
They are very stiff. But if they did flex. The would just flex back into position,
@TrailFinder very cool. I guess suspension and tyre set up are key then. 👍
There's some serious kit on there! I have the same XX gear set and think it's great. Love the all in 1 wheels..next on my upgrades wish list.
I ride a lot of your dales routes - how'd you compare the wicked wills to the nobby nicks - notice much difference?
@@SJ.8103 pretty much the same. I only did this one ride on them. They are now gone and I have a set of XC tires on, that have brought the bike to life . Went for Pirelli scorpion XC RC
@TrailFinder nice, guessing they'll be a lot quicker on the gravel.
@@SJ.8103 quicker everywhere so far. Very techie sections of terrain I’ll have to choose a line, but I would do anyway with those expensive wheels on.
@TrailFinder more for summer or reckon that'll still be the case when its wet & boggy? Depends if you've got a spare couple of grand if they crack 😂
Lovely bike fella.. where did u get the bar stem quad lock from ??
@@patdoherty901thanks. Got it from Amazon mate
great bike Andy is the bike rapped or will you get it done to protect it
@@darrenclemmy718 thanks mate. no wrap on this bike. And I’m not putting any on,
Dream bike mate 👍. I guessed right in the poll from what you said in a previous vid about needing a lighter bike, you certainly achieved that. Did you get a deal on it ?
Can’t believe e-bike actually won the poll 😁 yep got cracking deal on it. Got new tyres on now. Bike down to 11.4kg
@@TrailFinder you was never getting an emtb 🤣
Many hours could be spent staring at that bike!
@@mitchwarren1600 I know. And I actually clean it after use. Not cleaning the other in a year apart from chain 🤣
How much dare I ask???? Nice bike buddy
@@syms85 I got a cracking deal on it. And didn’t pay the 12k full price for it
@@TrailFinder full carbon XC isn’t cheap. Them wheel are crazy. If you break one is it a full new wheel then?
@@syms85 yes as the hubs spokes and rim are the same piece of carbon.
She's a beaut 😍
That looks expensive
FUCK ME!!! What a rig!!!
@@MONKEYBIFFSNIFF looks even better in real life
@@TrailFinder I'm sure!!!! Nice one buddy, safe riding 🤘