I use my Ninet Jet RDO with 120 of travel for XC racing. I like the stability and the ability to get through tougher terrain than a hard tail or 100 mil travel bike. Plus, it does well on small jumps. I am looking at the Spur as well.
What’s the low down on powered shifts compared to XT/XTR? I’ve balked on all this wireless stuff simply because my Shimano drivetrains are so great. Not seeing the big benefit.
I think you'd need to try it to form an opinion on it. I have XT on my current bike and have demoed a few bikes with Transmission and my thought was, if a bike came with Transmission I'd keep it and be happy with it, but it's not enough of an upgrade for me to ditch the XT I currently ride. Though I'd probably dump GX Eagle mechanical for GX Transmission.
I tried for 3 years to buy a Transition Spur during the pandemic and I could never get one. When the pandemic ended, Specialized had 30% off sales on the 2023 Epic Evo, so bought that instead. So far, I'm loving it. Downcountry bikes (Don't get you panties in a twist. I said the D-word.) have become my favorite category of mountain bike.
Absolutely. I think at the end of the day, down country bikes will make 100 mm cross-country bikes obsolete for most riders. I don’t think I’m any slower on this bike.
That was my take on downcountry bikes as well, if I were to get a second acoustic bike for the quiver I would get one, probably leaning towards a RM Element if I went that route as my main bike is currently a RM Altitude which I absolutely love. I demoed an Element and the geo and riding position felt like a trail bike, but with a level of pedal efficiency that blows away trail bikes. The main thing I liked was that it didn't have a super short reach or slammed stem like a lot of XC bikes have, but still pedals like an XC bike.
Great vid Clint, that bike looks solid! Side question about the garmin, did you switch back to the 1030? I have an 830 but am contemplating getting the 1030. I recall your comparison vid mentioned weaker display brightness on the 1030, has that changed? Thanks
Clint do you think it would be worth upping the fork travel to 130-140mm for a heavy rider like 235 @ 6’6 love the reviews/ I want to buy a Spur but not sure if it’s enough travel for DuPont and Pisgah black/blue trails at my weight. Currently riding a Ripmo Af and over the weight for climbing as a 50 y/o plus rider. Thanks love the new build.
They look pretty beefy for flex stays, Transition frames in general are beefy. I've never heard of anyone breaking them. I usually only hear about cracked flex stays on Cannondales.
I hate to be a stickler for political correctness, however, I feel that it is my duty. If you wear a sweet button down like that especially while riding a mountain bike, you must not button any buttons above the nipple. I'm sorry but rules are rules. Another violation will send you straight to jail.
Somewhat unrelated: giant just released the new trance advanced frame. It is very similar in spec to the niner jet 9. You've owned the jet and the older trance. How would you compare the two? The frames are similarly priced. Thanks!
Been a long time subscriber. And for some reason your videos don’t show up on my feed. A short pulled up while scrolling. I go to the channel and what do you know, you been posting videos all along I haven’t seen on my feed.
Just make sure the notification bell is turned on for whatever channel you want notifications. I’m sure you know that but just wanted to mention it. But who knows, the algorithms change all the time which can be frustrating
A very steep STA just made my new xc bike too uncomfortable, I also moved my seat as far back trying to feel comfortable and natural, couldn't adjust, I sent it back, hope you adjust, it's a damn nice bike otherwise.
Pushing hard you could probably average 12.5 to 13, but these trails have some pretty tight and rooty sections that really slow down average speed. I typically don’t show the boring climbing on these videos.
Being an avid follower of the industry, it seems the Spur is the best short travel bike on the market. It’s able to do things other bikes can’t. Enjoy it Clint.
New builds are always exciting! No matter all the hiccups along the way! Good Job!
wow very cool Dawson is going to Spain! Really happy for him.
Yeah, he just went to a really cool bike park in Madrid today.
My dream bike also. One day hopefully. 🤞🏼 Awesome build sir. Enjoy that weapon.
I use my Ninet Jet RDO with 120 of travel for XC racing. I like the stability and the ability to get through tougher terrain than a hard tail or 100 mil travel bike. Plus, it does well on small jumps. I am looking at the Spur as well.
That's kinda funny, you use the Jet 9 for XC racing. Syd & Macky used their Jet 9s to race an enduro last year.
excellent video! thank you so much for sharing and adding from your dream build video!
Thank you for the video. I am glad you love it 👍
What’s the low down on powered shifts compared to XT/XTR? I’ve balked on all this wireless stuff simply because my Shimano drivetrains are so great. Not seeing the big benefit.
I think you'd need to try it to form an opinion on it. I have XT on my current bike and have demoed a few bikes with Transmission and my thought was, if a bike came with Transmission I'd keep it and be happy with it, but it's not enough of an upgrade for me to ditch the XT I currently ride. Though I'd probably dump GX Eagle mechanical for GX Transmission.
Nice video Clint
I need to put that stem to my Spur, looks great 👍
How does the Smuggler
compare? Is it worth the extra weight for the extra travel?
Looks so fun. I really miss my local trails.
I tried for 3 years to buy a Transition Spur during the pandemic and I could never get one. When the pandemic ended, Specialized had 30% off sales on the 2023 Epic Evo, so bought that instead. So far, I'm loving it. Downcountry bikes (Don't get you panties in a twist. I said the D-word.) have become my favorite category of mountain bike.
Absolutely. I think at the end of the day, down country bikes will make 100 mm cross-country bikes obsolete for most riders. I don’t think I’m any slower on this bike.
That was my take on downcountry bikes as well, if I were to get a second acoustic bike for the quiver I would get one, probably leaning towards a RM Element if I went that route as my main bike is currently a RM Altitude which I absolutely love. I demoed an Element and the geo and riding position felt like a trail bike, but with a level of pedal efficiency that blows away trail bikes. The main thing I liked was that it didn't have a super short reach or slammed stem like a lot of XC bikes have, but still pedals like an XC bike.
Nice build, a spur might be one too look at for me after a short travel bike. Hmm a spur with ohlins and 12spd xtr 🤔
Great vid Clint, that bike looks solid! Side question about the garmin, did you switch back to the 1030? I have an 830 but am contemplating getting the 1030. I recall your comparison vid mentioned weaker display brightness on the 1030, has that changed? Thanks
Seems to be ideal for fast and flowy XC trails.
Congrats Clint. Nice ride.
What crank length were you riding before the 170’s? Wondering how far I would jump from 175’s.
175. More pedal strikes for sure with the longer ones
Clint do you think it would be worth upping the fork travel to 130-140mm for a heavy rider like 235 @ 6’6 love the reviews/ I want to buy a Spur but not sure if it’s enough travel for DuPont and Pisgah black/blue trails at my weight. Currently riding a Ripmo Af and over the weight for climbing as a 50 y/o plus rider. Thanks love the new build.
Based on what you described I think a smuggler would be a better choice for you.
@@ClintGibbs thanks for the info. Keep up the good work God bless
I live in Las Vegas. When it says 30% chance of rain it means it’s raining on Clint in Florida. Not Las Vegas.
wondering what the weight limit is for those flex stays. As a big boy I don't think they will hold up.
They look pretty beefy for flex stays, Transition frames in general are beefy. I've never heard of anyone breaking them. I usually only hear about cracked flex stays on Cannondales.
What trails are these?
San Felasco in Alachua Florida
I stopped by Shawn's memorial on Saturday and said a prayer for his family.
Interesting that you went with the KS dropper on a dream build, rather than something like an AXS dropper or Bike Yoke.
I explained why in the reveal video.
I hate to be a stickler for political correctness, however, I feel that it is my duty. If you wear a sweet button down like that especially while riding a mountain bike, you must not button any buttons above the nipple. I'm sorry but rules are rules. Another violation will send you straight to jail.
They are snaps, not buttons…different rules 😊
@@ClintGibbs 🤣
Somewhat unrelated: giant just released the new trance advanced frame. It is very similar in spec to the niner jet 9. You've owned the jet and the older trance. How would you compare the two? The frames are similarly priced. Thanks!
Been a long time subscriber. And for some reason your videos don’t show up on my feed. A short pulled up while scrolling. I go to the channel and what do you know, you been posting videos all along I haven’t seen on my feed.
Just make sure the notification bell is turned on for whatever channel you want notifications. I’m sure you know that but just wanted to mention it. But who knows, the algorithms change all the time which can be frustrating
long tap on AXS is a game changer w/ a 2 or 3 ring jump with one push. Great build, I love my Spur as well.
Doesn't that swarm of bees following you annoy you?😆
It makes me ride faster to outrun them
@@ClintGibbs Haha good answer 😂
A very steep STA just made my new xc bike too uncomfortable, I also moved my seat as far back trying to feel comfortable and natural, couldn't adjust, I sent it back, hope you adjust, it's a damn nice bike otherwise.
Just out of curiosity which XC bike was it? A lot of XC bikes aren't as steep on STA as trail or especially enduro bikes.
What's your average speed on a ride like this, you look like you're really motoring.
Pushing hard you could probably average 12.5 to 13, but these trails have some pretty tight and rooty sections that really slow down average speed. I typically don’t show the boring climbing on these videos.
Being an avid follower of the industry, it seems the Spur is the best short travel bike on the market. It’s able to do things other bikes can’t.
Enjoy it Clint.
You were popping out of San Felesco as I was pulling in. Sorry about the dust!
Great bike 💩 trails. 🤮