Fezzari Delano Peak Review: Can you really shred a consumer direct bike?
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The Fezzari Delano Peak is a Trail bike. Well, what does that mean? Here's my definition: A Trail bike is something that can handle a VERY broad use case. Pretty simple really. Here in Bentonville AR we have an abundance of trails and they are quite diverse. From flowing doubletrack that resembles a giant RC car track, to super chunky manmade rock gardens and everything in between. Again, in my opinion, it necessitates a bike that can balance all of those types of terrain AND different rider styles.
I chose to go with the Comp version of this bike purely on price point. I'm not a person of high financial means and I can appreciate that $3,500 is a ton of money to spend on a bike for most people. My theory was that this bike would handle pretty much everything in my area, only question I had was "how well would it handle it?"
The simple answer, as you can see in the video, is very well! The entire process with this bike has been rad. I went through the 23 step process and it was very easy. It also gave me confidence that the bike wouldn't need a bunch of tweaks once I got it. I think this is a key component in what Fezzari does for each and every customer. The idea is to get you a bike that is as much "your's" as possible. It was crazy to pull it out of the box, assemble it in 12 minutes, then literally go and ride it. I still haven't made many adjustments to it.
The Build
The Comp is pretty well equipped, especially for $3,500. I was very pleased with the performance of the SLX drivetrain. I've yet to see any shifting issues and I've been pretty hard on it.
The DVO suspension has been legit! I'm a solid 185+ and I ride pretty hard. It provides a very solid platform and has worked well in all situations I've been in. I even blasted a 34 foot gap on this thing and came up way short. I managed to find the bottom of the fork, but the shock still had a bit left in it.
The OTT (Off The Top) adjuster is pretty darn cool. It allows a rider to dial in their preference for how the fork feels initially. I'm excited to play around with it a bit moving forward.
The WTB wheels were my main concern with this build and they've been great! The engagement is drastically less than what I'm used to with my I9 wheels, but they'll work for the majority of riders in my opinion.
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Nice work Rich!!!!!
Thanks guys!! You need to tell Niner to get me a couple sweet rigs to review ;)
The world is ready for a How To collaboration, I see a trip to Bentonville in both your futures!
@@richdrewtherideseries I second a collaboration
The mtb world needs more down to earth reviewers like you.
I appreciate the fact that you reviewed the comp version. Most reviewers go for the higher priced elite version. I just ordered the comp in Coral Dune. It should be arriving sometime near the end of February. Cant wait to get my hands on it. Thanks for the review.
Hey there! Something about that Comp build at $3500, I had to check it out. INCREDIBLE value! I've ridden the heck out of that bike, and let quite a few other people demo it, and it's been great. I expected I'd have to change the wheels rather quickly, but they're are still on the bike and straight as an arrow. You're gonna love it.
Being on dw bikes for the past 3 years, its hard for me to travel outside of my comfort zone. For 3500 this is a great value and dvo isnt low tier. Youll see this suspension on bikes that cost almost twice as much. With that said i would upgrade the shifter to a xt because i like the double upshift. And I would upgrade the wheels with something that has better engagement. That is all I would change on this bike. Good review. I would suggest the warranty process and things of that nature because it is a direct consumer bike. Especially since this will be alot of peoples first high end bike.
Nice video! I'm actually going into Fezzari on Tuesday for my final interview so I'm watching a lot of these videos to see how people describe their experience with Fezzari. Great review!
Fredo -- you're my older brother, and I love you. But don't ever take sides with anyone against the Family again. Nice Accent and a great bike. Watched you hit a 30' gap with it in Dallas- sweet ride
Also, love to see you review an Ibis - Ripley/Ripmo etc.
Cheers,
Man, that is the best intro I’ve seen in a loooooong time!!!! Great review, made me switch from canyon spectral to this Delano peak and really love the bike.
Thanks Luis! You'll dig the bike for sure my man!
How are you liking this bike compared to the spectral? I’m looking at the two along with a stump jumper. I just want a playful bike tbh
Man, Seriously, Thank you for this . This just sold me on this. I have been torn between the Commencal META TR29 and this very specific model.
Thank you so much for the review. You've got a new subscriber 😁👍
Great video and thank you for the insightful review.
Of course Tee!!
I'm super excited to spend more time on one of these!
Thanks for the vid! I am looking to get this bike with some upgrades and live in NWA, this was the perfect review! Thanks!
You are very welcome Casey! Great bike for NWA!
That intro is spot on, I was happily surprised that they're out of Utah.
Great review Rich!
Great video!! I wish people would do low spec bikes more often. They have a lot to offer! I just bought a Fezzari Wire Peak comp. Absolutely love it! It does not lack for anything!
I cannot wait for mine! I ordered the Delano Peak Elite.. I’m so excited!
Heck yeah dude! You’re gonna dig it!
Ordered a Vista Blue Elite build on Wednesday morning. Can't wait! Thanks for the review.
That's awesome Jeff! I really think you'll dig it man.
Did you get your Fezzari? Would like to hear your review?
Great review & I loved the intro😂
Thanks Todd! I was a bit nervous at first, but they thought it was funny.
What you explained is one of the reasons I went with the WASATCH PEAK COMP. Yeah its a hardtail, but I figured it would be a good way to earn my way to a full squish bike. The thing is, I've fallen in love with this thing. I didnt know if I even wanted a full squish. I haven't progressed enough to need on yet. I'll get there and it will be another Fezzari for sure. I've only made two changes to my bike. Tires and stem. Thats it. It does what I need it to do. Awesome vid! Keep up the work and good luck on the descents.
you should do ton more bike review.. your reviews are on point, if I have a ton of cash I would surely buy bikes based from your reviews. very chill and informative shows the effort and work put on it. keep rolling these kind of bike reviews. BTW your anthem review made me subbed to your channel few years back
Subscribed, one of a best/honest review.
Thanks Paolo!
I ordered mine and Red and it will be here in 4 to 6 weeks great review
That's awesome Nicholas! Let me know how you like it.
I keep coming back to the Delano Peak and this just helped cement my decision!
Heck yeah! I'm excited to get my personal Delano here in a couple weeks, such a rad bike!
Right! I can’t wait! What color you get bro?
Great review Rich. The Delano Peak looks like a great bike, other reviewers seem to love it as well. Fezzari seems to be hitting their stride and making some real solid bikes lately. If I had not just bought a Niner RIP 9 RDO recently, the Delano would for sure be something I would have wanted to check out.
Thanks Jason! I agree that they're doing some neat things as a company. My buddy Kyle has the RIP and really digs it.
Just ordered me one because of this awesome video I got the Elite build
Really liked the review! Been looking at their bikes for a while but no one ever reviews the lower specs. Definitely jumping to the top of the list of bikes for the future.
That's awesome Austin! It's certainly a space that's underserved. I'm on somewhat of a mission to reveal more bikes like this to potential buyers. We're in this very interesting space here in Bentonville: So many people are getting into riding because the accessibility is incredible. However, too many people are buying sub $1000 hardtails and having a bad experience. Providing some insight on bikes at this level is critical in my opinion. I'm lucky enough that I don't have to buy bikes at this point, but I couldn't afford $6000 if I had to. Heck, even $3500 is a stretch for most people. I'm just happy that it's resonating with people.
Nice to get a truly honest review. Especially on a bike that is more appealing, price wise, than many review. I watched a review of this bike on another You tube channel and the guy always reviews the top spec, highest price bike. As for shedding direct to consumer, we have been on Canyons for the past four years. Love them; no problems and great support. ( I am in Tasmania). I always look at the bikes from the smaller brands, especially direct sales, as usually the spec and the service is better than the big brands. I need to check if they will ship to Australia. I am due for a new bike!
Hey David! My hope was to give people some insight on what a bike at this price point was capable off. Hoping to get on some Canyons very soon.
@@richdrewtherideseries Well, in my opinion, you did a great job of giving the insights I needed. I have narrowed my new bike search down to 2 bikes. The Delano Peak or Reeb Sqeeb V3. BTW love your how to videos. Yours, and Jeff Lenosky's are the best. About the only 2 pros on You Tube who can Demonstrate and Communicate. Thanks
Just ordered the Peak Elite much of it was based on this review so thank you! I'm glad you mentioned the comparison to the Switchblade. Having owned a Mach 5.7 in the past it was a big choice knowing how well Pivots ride but the value on this (and the immediate availability) were big deciding factors.
Great to hear Pat! I really think you'll dig it, such a great bike.
Excellent review! Thanks!
You are very welcome Marcus!
Love the video--and also happen to have one on order :)
That's awesome Will! You'll love it!
Loving the fact that you didn't ride it once and then give a review as is the trend for many reviewers these days. Its easy to go have fun on one ride and then give something a glowing review. Also, I've had similar experiences recently regarding bikes with slightly longer chain stays and finding them more stable and easier to manual (I can't hold one for 85 days like you, however). Seems like this would be a great rig!
Hey there! I have a ton of time on this thing in many different types of trail here in NWA and it's legit! It's pretty crazy to think it's a $3500 bike.
I think the steeper seat tube might be a component of it being easy to manual. Either way, I've had a blast on it!
@@richdrewtherideseries Just ordered a DP - combining a demo day ride along with watching your review. I upgraded to the Elite as I like the Stan's wheels. I'm here in the Wasatch so this bike pairs well with the terrain here - gonna be fun! Love ALL your vids; you do some great work Rich (along w/ your bro). Thanks man! Later dumpers
Thanks for the review Rich! I ordered the Elite build. My first full suspension bike! I have to wait until January...supply chain don't fail me now...
Hey dude, love your vidz, totally respect your input and reviews on bikes. Was wondering if you ever did a review on the new Ripmo V2/AF...
Hey Michael! Thanks for the input dude. I haven’t been on a Ripmo unfortunately. It’s an interesting scenario in regards to bike reviews. I’ve borrowed a few from people and some manufactures have sent them out. I’d love to ride and give my thoughts on a Ripmo, but I just don’t know anyone there or have any connection. Maybe shoot them a message and let them know you’d like to see me on it 😉
Great video brother !
Thank you!! It was a blast to make!
Great review
Looks sweet Rich, great review man ✌️ I like SLX so far, having only “upgraded” from 25 yr old XTR in the last few months 😂
Thanks Peter! I've been impressed with it on this bike.
Definitely earned ny sub by picking the $3500 build. Excellent reasoning. Great review too my man. I hit Bentonville for the first time last week!
Thanks Asa! How'd you like the Ville?? What was your favorite trail? What can we do better for future visits?
@@richdrewtherideseries It was dope! Love Onyx Coffee Labs. Honestly, my jump game is really weak, so I didn't have as much fun as I could have. I really enjoy chunky, stupid rock features, so all the flow was fun, but not my perfect riding scenario.
Way to represent NWA and OZ! I love the trails there, I live right by Fezzari and yes great bikes, people and Tyler is great.
Damn good bike review! Love it. I got the La Sal Peak about three weeks ago and absolutely love it. But now I'm wondering if the Delano wouldn't have been a better choice for me. Regardless, the La Sal has been great and probably better for what I like to ride.
Thanks Jeff! I'm hoping to get back on a La Sal soon, I didn't have the time to give it a proper ride in Sedona. I think it's gonna depend a lot on the style of trail you are riding. If it's big and chunky, the La Sal might be the better choice. But it's also about how the bike feels to that particular person. There's this strange dynamic sometimes, where numbers don't seem to matter and a person just feels good on the bike. I jumped back on the Levo SL yesterday and it felt pretty awkward at first, I was pining away for that steep seat tube!
Thanks for the review, Pulled the trigger with no upgraded just $3499 for the SRAM version ( Just the lead time is 2 weeks less). Gave an option for 300 more to upgrade the wheels Stans Flow S1 29er Wheelset Delano but didn't upgrade. As let me play with it and decide which one to go for..
ARE YOU READY!!! Love the intro
Thanks Kaleb!!
Rich Drew NP
Banger review Rich, really enjoyed the presentation. The component spec for a $3,500 carbon bike is unreal. Proper drivetrain, suspension and brakes? Totally sorted. Quick question- couple other pubs mentioned that the pedaling characteristics were a bit bobby on the climbs, so I am wondering how you thought the bike pedaled, especially with aggressive inputs.
Hey Roman!! Thanks for the feedback dude! I've not noticed any climbing issues, but I certainly haven't done any sustained climbing on it. I'm hoping to get down to Mt Nebo or the Buffalo Outdoor Center to see what's it's like on longer climbs.
Just copped this exact bike! I'm super stoked as it's my first full suspension bike
Heck yeah Kyle!! How are you liking it?
@@richdrewtherideseries I'll let you know when it gets here! I think there are some delays from Shimano on the SLX drivetrain that Fezzari is waiting for.
@@Kyle-os9zn How did it turn out? Is it easy to hit jumps on? I want a playful bike
Feels great for me! Very confidence inspiring geo compared to the XC bike I used to ride.
Great vid! When you entered your measurements into the Fezzari bike fit system, did you have any say or choice in whether you needed a LARGE or MEDIUM size bike? I found their website lacking in the options area, as to knowing which size I would receive.
Awesome review...keep them coming!!
Where’d you get that stand?? I want one!
Thanks Kelly! The stand is from MTB Hopper, theyr'e awesome!
Great review Rich!! Curious whether the Delano peak would take a 27.5x2.8 on the rear(got a Raceface offset 40MM rim with an onyx hub) I like a mullet setup and love my instant engagement onyx hub...could move it over from my current bike.
I'm looking to get the Abajo Peak from Fezzari, just that they are so back logged I won't get it until October. So thanks for the review of the Delano Peak, comp. Do you ever ride a $2000 entry level bike. Thanks
Love to see you ride a la sal peak that was fit for you and compare the two bikes.
I think we might be able to make that happen Michael.
Hey thanks for this review!. What was your long term impression of the WTB wheelset? That's the ony thing ive herd negative about this build from other publications. Did they ever needed to be re trued?
Am currently town between the Delano Peak, the Ibis Ripley, and the Revel Rascal. Both the Ripley and Rascal share a similar linkage, which I know to be amazing (Ibis with the DW and Revel with the Canfield system). Zero pedal bob, incredibly efficient, really no need to switch the shock away from fully open at any time. Curious how the Delano Peak stacks up in this regard. Here in northern Vermont, typical after work rides include 2000 feet of climbing and plenty of chuck on the way back down.
How well does it pedal? What bikes/brands are the fezzari’s suspension kinematics similar to? Blown away by the intro btw 😂 10/10
I put my order in for a Delano Peak in the Coral Dune color! Delivery in December!
Rich! Brutha, I love this video! I ordered my Delano Peak back in September and it hasn't arrived yet, but this video gives me confidence that I made the right choice. I'm local to Fezzari, so I was able to go right down to their showroom and order it up.
That’s rad Dan! Such a cool company and the bike is legit! I’m hoping to get out to their facility for a visit next year.
Great video. Go Fezzari!
Thanks Steven!
You make a hard case for coming all the way out to Northern Arkansas just to ride. Love the instructional videos! Awesome teaching and great insight. Lots of experience.
a small world to have our "local pro" (I live in Argyle Texas) connecting with "my" online Bike company. i'm riding a Abajo Peak with 27.5++ for 2 years and love it. It's good to hear from a pro that it's OK to rely on the Fezzari setup method.
Hey Frederic! It's a bit uncanny how close they nailed the setup on this thing!
My kind of bike, reminds me of my Santacruz 5010 which have 130mm rear 150 front, sharp and playful that can also do the big stuff but climbs easy and is a good all day pedalling bike, this looks way more expensive than the price, bargain 👍🏻
Rick I ordered mine already but I wondered how is the pedal efficiency? You had mentioned you did a long ride does it compare to the stumpy?
Loved the video, you really convey a great review for the avg rider. I do have a couple questions. 1. Do you think the bike could handle a bike park(NC and TN bike parks) say like 6 to 12 visits a year? I mostly ride in mellow terrain but travel to chunkier trails alot like the Pisgah and Dupont forest area. 2. Is the fox 36 and dpx2 better than the DVO sus that the comp comes with? I'm in between deciding on the comp and elite build. Thanks again for the awesome content!
Also ride the YT Izzo...I'm interested in the capabilities of that bike as well!
Hey Justin! Glad you dug the video. I'd have no issue riding the bike parks I've been to on it. These would be Trestle, Snowmass, Big Sky. I've never ridden NC or TN parks, but I think it would be ok as long as you are a decent rider.
Man, tough to say on the 36 and DPX2. I could assume they are a bit more capable, but I can't say of they are necessary for you. I'd really like to ride the bike with that suspension on it and see how much different it is.
I'd do the comp build and buy a decent set of wheels.
As far as the YT Izzo goes, reach out and let them know you'd like to see me review one. I'll review every bike I can get my hands on, it's just difficult to get them sometimes.
Rich did you go with the shimano 1x12? Is that a preference? I'm Seriously down to pulling the trigger just debating with la salle also. Any other recommendations or upgrades you would go with now with rides under the seat? Thx!
Nice bike Rich!
It's pretty rad Jasen!
"I literally have not touched anything on this bike in regards to settings...I have adjusted the rebound..." cracked me up. Bike looks sick though! Love these dtc brands.
Sick bike man. Prolly the second time I heard of em.
Man I keep going back and forth about this bike compared to YT, Commencal, and just about everyone else and I love DVO as well man oh man
Hard choice to make, all killer bikes as far as I can tell. Good luck!
1 of the best reviews on a bike, like the style, but should have gone into the DVO suspension more, which model shock & fork that way we know which 1 was on the bike
Thanks Justice! We thought about that, but it was getting very long. I figured people would be able to quickly get that info from the Fezzari website. I'll keep that in mind next time though.
DVO Diamond D1 150mm and Topaz T3 Rear Shock
Have you taken this to the mountains and those more aggressive trails yet? I'm curious how it'd handle on that stuff! I live 15 min from their HQ and very tempted about this.
Great review! Very interested in the Fezzari brand. I was not able to make it to Sedona to demo the La Sal Peak and i think the Delano would fit my riding style better anyway. All my riding is in Az and was wondering how does it climb? Thanks.
Hey Scott! I haven't done a great deal of climbing on it, but it's performed well in the few instances I've had it in. Some people have mentioned some pedal bob while climbing, can't say it's effected me.
Have had a chance to take this bike up on some high alpine single track? Looking for a new bike to use up here in Crested Butte and want to know how this thing handles up in the mountains with 3,000 ft climbs and descents.
Great review. I just bought a Delano Peak a few days ago and I've been on it three times. (Fezzari gives a 30 day return it if you don't like it guaranty so I'm considering whether to keep it). So far, I agree with nearly everything you said. It's a playful, fun bike on the descent. I'm a little concerned with the brakes. Don't think they are excellent. I wish I were positioned slightly less forward. But my biggest complaint is in climbing. Maybe I'm just used to my old Specialized Camber but the Delano Peak seemed harder to move uphill. If I were to consider comparable bikes, what trail bikes compete with this one? You mentioned the switchblade. Any others? (especially those that might climb a little easier).
Hey there. I am considering the Delano. I was concerned by what some people said about the climbing ability of this bike. Did you end up keeping the bike? I am considering the orbea occam and the ibis ripley both I hear climb well.
@@micahmiller4 I’ve been on my Delano peak comp version for a month now and I haven’t had any problems climbing. Granted, I don’t have any rocky or long extended climbs where I ride, but I expected to fight the full squish bob and that hasn’t been an issue at all. I usually run the rear suspension in the middle position between locked and fully open for pretty much everything. Zero regrets. They really dialed in the sizing. I’m between L and XL and opted for an L. Based on my measurements they installed a 50 mm stem. I was sure that I would instantly change out the bars and stem, but the fit is so good that I don’t plan on changing anything. The only thing that took a full ride to get used to where the brakes. I prob should have gone with shimano since their instant lock is more what I’m used to. After 2 rides, I got used to the modulation of the sram brakes. No plans to switch them out. I want to tweak the settings on the rear shock a bit, bc I’d like it to be a bit more stiff when I get silly out there. 👍👍
Excellent review Rich! I had my mind set on GX build of Yeti SB130, but now have the blue Delano on order with a 6 week lead time. Please tell me that I made the right choice. How would you compare those two bikes?
Hey there! I think you made a great choice! I've ridden the SB130 and it's a solid bike, but I think this one has a broader range of use. Have fun on it and let me know what you think.
@@richdrewtherideseries Got my Delano Peak 2 weeks ago and have been enjoying it for the most part. Coming from a 26" wheel bike, this seems a lot bigger though. I am 5' 11", 150 pounds on a size Large of Delano, does that sound about right? or would you have recommended a Medium?
Hey bud any way u could review the Wiki Peak ?I can’t find anything about it on TH-cam. The 2021 model
A new Dalano Peak or a 2 yr old Switchblade (mint condition) XO build? What would the Rich Drew pick?
Hi , Great Review! Thank you for making the video! I really like this bike, was wondering if you ever road a 2021 Giant Trance X, and if so how does it compare?
Hey Charles! Haven’t ridden the Giant, but I’ve heard good things.
@@richdrewtherideseries , thanks for your reply , besides all the awesome Tech stuff on the Delano, digging the color offerings....I ride mostly Arizona Trail , in the desert sections elevation 3500 - 4000k , rocks , sand, decent climbs and descents .. was out of sport for like 20 years last year got back into it... lovin it , So many Great options for bikes now
Nice video, if you had the money would you choose the Fezzari Delano Peak or the Pivot Switchblade I ride in the Northeast. I know the travel is a little different on the two bikes and you get a little better speck on the Delano for the price but was curious your pick between these two. Thanks Kevin
I'd like Rich's thoughts on this too. I've got a Trail429 and like it, but being the bikeho I am, I've got my eye on the new SB V2. But...the Delano Pro build looks pretty damn good too...
😂😂😂😂 That opening...
Thanks Mike, I’m quite proud of that one 😉
How does the Delano peak compare to the Santa Cruz hightower?
Any experience on the Orbea Occam and how it would compare to the Delano? Would like to see a review on the equally priced h10 model.
Hey Eric! No experience on an Occam my man. I reached out about riding one and didn't get much of a response.
Rich, I’m seeing a lot of reviews mention sustained climbs receiving quite a bit of bob with the shock wide open - for some of the extended crawls we have on Little Sugar/Back 40 how often did you find yourself reaching for the lockout?
Hey Cody! I'm a bit fan of always running my suspension wide open. I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary in regards to pedal bob on my longer rides. That being said, it might manifest a bit more on sustained climbs and I can't say I've done any of those. I'm trying to get down to Nebo on it to really see what it can do in that type of setting.
I appreciate the response, Rich! Thank you for all you’re doing to bring awareness of our community here in Oz! Keep up the good work!
How does this compare to giant trance with maestro suspension system?
I thought I was conflicted between the Ripmo v2 and evil offering, but now you have me back at square one🤣 Tell me it's a no brainer and just buy the Delano!🤙
I wish I could, but I haven't ridden either of those bikes. I'm really digging the Delano man!
I’ve owned both the Ripmo AF & Offering V2. The v2 looks better, descends better, suspension/kinematics are more bottomless, the ripmo only edged it slightly climbing. My opinion is the offering. The Fezzari for a similar spec is more expensive and I wasn’t impressed
Aloha
Do you think this bike rivals the Ripmo AF
Are they getting bikes out now?
I’ve been waiting for a bike for 3 months
Do you like this better than the Pivot? you seemed to love the Pivot.
I've got a Fezzari on order. The only down side is the 8-10 week lead time.
I hear ya man, they've sold a ton of these things apparently. It'll be worth the wait.
@Rich Drew
Your thoughts on this compared to Jeffsy?
Customer service of Fezzari vs YT?
Hey Tim!! Man, I wish I could answer that but I've never ridden a Jeffsy. As fas as customer service goes, I went through everything a customer would and I thought it was pretty rad! I've since gotten a ton of feedback from people who have dealt with Fezzari and they only had good things to say. Hope that helps.
Are you doing a follow up year review on this mean machine? ✌🏽💀✌🏽
Would love to get your opinion on shorter travel bikes too, I'm waiting on my YT Izzo that is 130mm/130mm which I'm super excited about. Also has the option for longer fork shafts up to 150mm on the fork, but not looking to do that unless I really see a reason to do it, for now keeping the fork at 130mm I think is fine. I really think these short travel 29er bikes really are what 90% of MTBers really need to look at. I think the TH-cam sensationalism of Enduro bikes has influenced people to go straight to something that is 'over biked' for their riding.
Haha, you're one of a few that have mentioned the Izzo. Send YT a message and let them know you'd like to see me ride it. I'm totally down to give my opinion on it, I just don't have any connections with them whatsoever.
I generally am a huge fan of bikes in that realm. My BMX background allows me to stretch the realm of what that travel can do. I won't necessarily disagree with you that 90% of riders would do well with that genre of bike. Just seems everyone wan't something big to "SEND IT" on!
@@richdrewtherideseries I think the YT Izzo was launched right at the beginning of all the lock downs unfortunately, there's almost no coverage on it online and the ones that did get a video of the bike all seem to be during lock down and can't ride it. You can find Jeffsy reviews and videos all day long. I wish I was good enough to contact someone there, what the heck maybe I'll send them an email and see.
I'm definitely one of the people that was on that sort of Jeffsey 150mm/150mm 29'er wagon until I really started watching more and more videos and reviews on "Trail Bikes". Bike Radar's entire Trail Bike of the Year category is now all 130mm bikes which helped tilt me towards shorter travel; especially because I'm in Florida so it's not like I'm bombing any rock gardens at 25mph any time soon.
It's really difficult for people like me with extremely limited full suspension bike experience, coming from only having a hard tail. You watch the reviews of these All Mountain/Mini Enduro bikes and they always say "It pedals great". But what does that even mean? "It pedals great for an Enduro bike" doesn't really tell you how it pedals compared to a short travel bike.
Im having trouble deciding between the Delano and the La Sal. Both seem to be trail bikes. Where would i see a difference?
Hey there! Tough decision I think. I have limited time on the La Sal, but I can say that it's a bit more of an "enduro" type bike in my experience. Now, that doesn't mean it wouldn't be suited for you or where you are riding. I love the Delano because it's a bike I can do a BIG XC/Trail type ride on and still blast some big jumps. I can also get a bit rowdy on it as well. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Let me know if you have any follow up questions.
Man I just left Bentonville, if I would have known you had this I would have begged you to check it out.
Sorry Steve. Couldn't say anything with the embargo in place.
Rich Drew Totally understandable, regardless great job with the channel.
What are your favorite trails in XNA?
have you done a review on a Polygon mtb yet?
Disappointing. The comp version as reviewed no longer exists. Price is up, value is way down. SLX drive train has been replaced. The Comp version as reviewed is pretty much the elite option now. And $1000 more. I only found out during the order process. And yes I cancelled my order. As a side note Great review actually. I was ready to order a bike the next day. But that all went sideways as stated above. I also contacted Fezzari about the changes in components. No reply..... I guess it's note the customer service company I thought it was.
Sorry to hear that. I don't think Fezzari is different than any other brands and the supply chain has certainly thrown everyone a curveball.
@@richdrewtherideseries Supply chain yes understandably. Like every other company? Terrible excuse. And that's certainly not what they promote themselves as. And they should let people know what they are paying for, instead of pretending nothing has changed. And to be honest, you should post an update to your review stating that bike as reviewed doesn't exist anymore. It's basically $1000 dollars more. But that just my opinion. Which is why I cancelled my order. And as I said previously, I thought it was a solid review. But unfortunately now it's information is incorrect or dated And should be amended.
To you SLX is budget parts, too me it looks like gold🤣🤣
Please , ride the Giant Trance 27.5 aluminum . I ordered one .
I didn’t hear you mention anything about how it petals uphill. I am looking for a bike for my son who races in the NICA league but the other 80% of the year wants to have something that rips and is super capable and confidence inspiring. What are your thoughts on this bike for the NICA race league?
Hey Michael! I think it’s pedals well, but there aren’t any sustained climbs around here. Based on your description of his riding, I think this would be a great bike! It’s certainly not an XC bike, but it’ll work for the NICA stuff and be awesome for all around trail riding
Thanks Rich!! You make great videos! Thank you very much for everything that you do helping us mountain biking geeks out here!
Hey Rich, one last question I live in Prescott Arizona and my son and I ride here in Prescott, Flagstaff, Sedona and down in the valley. I am considering that the Delano Peak the trail 429 and also the Ibis Ripmo AF. I really like the price point of the Ritmo AF specially for a young kid but I worry that that is a little bit too much travel and too much bike and also heavy, but then again it does have the DW link suspension and may pedal well. If you had to have one of those bikes for where we ride which one do you like best as far as value and performance goes, again for the NICA season but the majority of the year riding all over the place? Thanks for you advice!!!
@@michaelingallina801 All three bikes seem legit man! I’ve never been on the AF, but have heard good things. I think it comes down to what you can get the best deal on.
How heavy is this I think I miss that part?
How about riding a Fezzari Abajo Peak? For $2,200 (with a dropper post) it’s more affordable to the average guy like me. I’d love to have the $ to drop on a Yeti or something, but family life doesn’t leave that option for me.
How would you compare this to ripmo af ...?
I would have bought a Fezzari there are zero trail bikes in Az.. I was told if I ordered one it would be Jan 2022 before I would get it.. I ended up buying another bike. Its completely disappointing that I found a bike that wanted that was everything I wanted but was 8 months before It would be made.
Sorry to hear that. I can certainly tell you that they would love to be able to fill an order quicker than that, it's just out of their hands. You wanna talk disappointing, imagine being a bike company with demand through the roof and you cant get bikes to sell people.
yeah! I can imagine their frustration. It doesn't mean I'm not buying one in the future
You know why this is easier to manual? 78° seat tube. The seat is so much more out of the way when you're swinging over the back wheel.
Makes sense to me.
I’ve been riding Treks for over 10 years. This Fezzari Delano Peak looks like a solid bike, I’m currently riding FS 2015 Trek Superfly. Can anyone else share their experience about the Fezzari Delano Peak.
Some really nice bikes out there for $3500.00, but they don’t come spec’d w/DVO...which is in a large part (outside the well made Shimano) what makes this bike magical. Ibis Ripmo AF is spec’d just like this bike w/price point. DVO is legit and I’ve worked with them several times in the past and can tell you they have the best customer support in the bike biz...fact. 👊🤙
What are your thoughts on the Delano Peak around pedaling efficiency and flatter trails? I ride very variable conditions around New England. Comparing this vs an Orbea Occam H10
Hey there!! I actually reached out to Orbea about getting on some of their bikes and didn't get much of a response. I'd love to compare the two.
In regards to the Delano Peak and pedaling efficiency, I thought it was great! I've been seeing some people mention it having some bob on sustained climbs and I can't speak to that since I haven't really done any.