All Things Bikes and Tacos! (...and every vehicle imaginable)

Seemed a bit off for a bike that is usually $4-5k. I think if it was a 29er, I would seriously consider it.

 

Can’t say I’ve historically been an “S” fan either. But that green is nice.

Their sizing and geo is kinda odd. I measure out to fit a size S2, which has a 15mm shorter reach (expected) than my medium v4 Tallboy. But the S2 Stumpy has a 26mm taller standover height than my TB.
All the other numbers of the Stumpy look pretty in line my current bike and others on my radar.

 

Interesting, the pinkbike article definitely said that stand over was kept as low as possible across all sizes so that people could pick size based on preference vs height. Odd that it would be that much higher

 

Yea I dunno. I was all ready to pull the trigger until I saw that standover spec. I know that datapoint is somewhat meaningless to ride feel, and a nonissue for most. But it’s a factor I look at closely at 5’7” with shortish legs.

 

Not sure haha i dont have one. But I would pick the Sentinel over the Rocky Mountain no doubt.

 

That greeeeeeeeen is niceeee !

 

Yeah I’d say it’s a big number for confidence. Like knowing your not gonna smash your nuts when you stop suddenly is big haha

 

I agree, that’s what pushed my decision in May. I know yours has even more travel. My 150/140 seems to be a great all around travel if packed in the correct frame.

 

What is that?

 

Looks like the bomber strap. Downside is that it costs as much as a full size pad and could allow your tires to make contact with the paint on your tailgate depending on geo.

 

Good points. Though like you mention, it depends on where you ride. In many areas something like a Wreckoning would be completely overkill and the mid travel option would be a "big bike" there. I've also heard the case made that heavier lower travel bikes like the Following that don't really offer much of an efficiency or weight advantage over their bigger counterparts like the Offering.
In my case a 140ish (lets say +/- 10) would serve me well in my local "big bike terrain" but I spend a lot of time on tight twisty pedally stuff too. So for one bike you kind of have to sacrifice one way or the other. So a bigger bike with good efficiency (Ripmo) or a poppy platform (Offering) might be the way to go. Though I'm beginning to think a Spur would be the ideal bike for about 80% of my riding. Then a bigger bike would absolutely make sense if I could swing it.

I don't think it's about climbing ability as much as character in milder terrain. A big plush plow bike would just not be as fun if you're riding a bunch of tight slower stuff for example. For me my favorite riding is steep fast downhills, but I spend a lot more time riding my local stuff that either tight twisty tech or more flow stuff. A shorter travel bike really makes sense there. I really don't mind tech or logging road climbing a bigger bike.

 

That DD had lasted me about a year, just like the Exo aggressor I had before it. Both aggressors were killed by large punctures right next to a lug. Only a DH casing would have survived, if that. In short, I can't blame the aggressor at all.

I have the Stan's dart and it's saved my ass from riding tubed a few times. I usually carry some bacon strips as well because they've just been in my fanny pack for years and I haven't bothered taking them out.

In addition, I almost always have a tube and spare tubeless stem with me.

I have a RakAttach. It's been fantastic for me and the departure angle hasn't been an issue. I don't do any rock crawling, but I do a lot of very rough roads to get to camp sites. I've smashed my exhaust and had to cut that at the axle, but still haven't done any serious damage to the RakAttach in over three years.

If you've got the money and/or like to wheel your truck, get a custom bumper. Otherwise, the RakAttach will do just fine for a lot less money than the other options.

 

THIS. I just sheered off my stem the other day putting some air in it, at the trailhead. Had several valve cores, no stem.

Good to know. It's tough with these trucks, and with anything, to spend money and know you could be making it better as well. Don't really wheel, just rough campsites. If I was specifically wheeling, I'd probably not have the bikes with me I guess. Could always sell the RakAttach or add an upright to it for accessories. Thanks for the info!

 

I agree, but I don’t ride much like that. I prefer the steeps. That’s why I said YMMV. I went from a long travel bike to a mid travel bike, and while fun, it wasn’t for me. So back to an Enduro bike.

 

I can see that. If a good portion of my riding was steep techy stuff I'd swing towards a bigger travel bike too. My question was for one bike when you have a bit of everything (have to spend a good bit of time on tight forest or smooth flow trails because that's what close) do you go low, mid, or long travel? For me I think the answer is low or mid because modern versions of both can handle just about anything with good riding but are much more fun on mild terrain.

So I'm leaning towards a DH capable short travel or poppy playful mid travel bike. But trust me I wish I rode Sentinel/Wreckoning terrain on every ride.

 

The V4 Tallboy fits that mold. After all, it is the DHers XC bike

 

a dh capable short travel bike? matt jones did the majority of hardline on his marin san quentin. i think its a 120 hard tail. just depends on how much abuse you wanna put on your body. the scouts look pretty rad though, kinda wish i had one. id take it to bike parks, but avoid pro dh trails

 

You mean this bike?

 

Just got my 2021 Fox Transfer back from warranty work. Gotta say, I’m blown away at how quick Fox was able to get this back in my hands and how easy they made the whole process. 6 days total including shipping time, shipping covered there and back. And they included a Fox sticker.