@@StraightLine_MTB Nice! I've really been debating between four bikes. The Troy, the Ripley AF, the Commencal Meta 29, and the Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 2. Hoping to get my hands on a full suspension later this year that has great value for the price of course. 🙏🏼
@@DeepDiveExplorer having ridden all but the giant I can say all great bikes. The Trance and Ripley will me more trail bikes and Troy and Meta TR be more mini enduro. Depending on what you want/need and value can be a bigger factor. Troy and TR are smashers for their travel category as is the Ripley AF. I am really liking the Troy....a lot.
@@StraightLine_MTB Well, I kind of want a do it all bike. I know there are certain bikes for every category. I have an entry level XC but recently my buddies have been inviting to participate in enduro races and bike parks. That's why I'm a little all over the place since I only want to get one to rule them all 😅 I did see there are options to increase the travel on the Ripley AF on CC.
@@DeepDiveExplorer if you're looking to do some enduro racing as well, from your list Meta TR and Troy would be better options. Troy will climb a little better and be a little more plush. TR will feel more substantial when things get hairy.
has anyone ridden one at a bike park and have any thoughts? I'd probably overstroke it for 147mm of rear. I ride at killington quite a bit so I'm curious how this does
I haven't yet but will if I still have it for the season. I would probably get a 160mm air spring or maybe even an angle set at -1°. Give it a bit more stability in the steep stuff.
Great! Looking fordward for the riding review!
This looks like a cool bike, great presentation, thanks for sharing buddy. Take care and have a great week. Ride on
Thanks brother. Appreciate you stopping by!
Can't wait to see it in action!
I took it to Sedona and wow. First Ride review coming soon but check out our Sedona video.....thing is awesome
@@StraightLine_MTB Nice! I've really been debating between four bikes. The Troy, the Ripley AF, the Commencal Meta 29, and the Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 2.
Hoping to get my hands on a full suspension later this year that has great value for the price of course. 🙏🏼
@@DeepDiveExplorer having ridden all but the giant I can say all great bikes. The Trance and Ripley will me more trail bikes and Troy and Meta TR be more mini enduro. Depending on what you want/need and value can be a bigger factor. Troy and TR are smashers for their travel category as is the Ripley AF. I am really liking the Troy....a lot.
@@StraightLine_MTB Well, I kind of want a do it all bike. I know there are certain bikes for every category. I have an entry level XC but recently my buddies have been inviting to participate in enduro races and bike parks. That's why I'm a little all over the place since I only want to get one to rule them all 😅
I did see there are options to increase the travel on the Ripley AF on CC.
@@DeepDiveExplorer if you're looking to do some enduro racing as well, from your list Meta TR and Troy would be better options. Troy will climb a little better and be a little more plush. TR will feel more substantial when things get hairy.
Love mine! Been such a good rig here in the PNW! You even have the same water bottle color as me 😂
It's such a good looking bike. Hoping it rides as good as it looks 😉
Been waiting on this one brotha 🤙
Oh man....I'll be taking it to Sedona so should be a good report
Hi, is there a review of this bike coming soon? :)
I have been taking a bit of a break but should have final up in the next few weeks. I can say this might be my favorite bike so far
@@StraightLine_MTB Great!! Appreciate it!
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has anyone ridden one at a bike park and have any thoughts? I'd probably overstroke it for 147mm of rear. I ride at killington quite a bit so I'm curious how this does
I haven't yet but will if I still have it for the season. I would probably get a 160mm air spring or maybe even an angle set at -1°. Give it a bit more stability in the steep stuff.
@@StraightLine_MTB yeah, i eould put in a 160mm air spring anyways for me, on a zeb. With double down and cushcore to really make it a beefcake
Always wanted to try their bikes but man are they unattractive frames.
I honestly felt the same but this truly looks better in person. Have gotten a couple compliments on it.
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