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@@nobikingnolife nice! Welcome, we should colab

@@koolkeith8908 covid was a different world, not like the current market.

@@bike-czech I'm 5'11.5" on a large

@@StraightLine_MTB thank you, sir. For 5'9.5'' to cm make sense to go for Rallon in M size or L?

@bike-czech Orbea lists that you could ride either size. If you wanted a more nimble pop feeling, I'd go medium. If you're after a bit more stability, then Large would be good.

@@StraightLine_MTB Thanks!

I agree, pretty versatile as well. Thanks for watching 🎉

Depending on your terrain, they could be great. I think they roll well enough to run front and rear. Great tires

@@StraightLine_MTB thanks mate!

@@marcosfmtb my pleasure

Nice. I had toyed with adding a coil in rear to get more rowdy.

@@StraightLine_MTB stayed with air shock. I installed remote lock for the fox dps, and got a marzochi shock w/reservoir for the chunky stuff.

I am just under 6'. I'd say it feels similar to the Spur cockpit wise. I don't feel cramped on it but I am shorter. Coming off an Epic Evo, the Element feels bigger and does handle a fair amount of chunky stuff.

For being an XC bike, it is really a blast to ride. Of course, it won't handle the tech like the Status, but it will be more enjoyable on the way up. If you're not riding tech trails, the Epic Evo could be a great bike.

Canyon has a great build for the price. The Spectral is really hard to beat for a do it all bigger bike.

No crashes on this bike but have on other carbon bikes. I've never cracked carbon from a crash. It's relatively resilient. I have dented aluminum frames that have put them out of commission.

@@StraightLine_MTB that’s what I was thinking honestly i’ve saw a few people wreck in vids w carbon bikes and they just get back on and cruise on. I just order the Spectral CF 7 29er i’m excited asf for it to get in

I am 5'11.5" and on a large. It felt comfortable for as I usually ride longer travel bikes. Your height has you on either large or medium. From there, think if you want a more nimble or more confident bike. Going with large will give you a slightly longer wheelbase which should give a bit more confidence. Check seat tube length also as the seat tube is longer than longer travel bikes

@@StraightLine_MTB thanks a lot

@@funLad80 no problem, should say large or medium.

Definitely large

Awesome, thank you!

It's a great versatile bike, and the geo adjustments kick it up a notch as well

Element will feel bigger in the cockpit and more confident. The AF is more compact and a better value. I feel like the Element is more versatile option but again the AF is a great value for what you are paying.

@@StraightLine_MTB thanks appreciate the advice

@@whalen530 let me know what you decide and how you like it 👍

It was more of an exclamation of the amazing value. No apologies necessary or implied. 😮

Element is a great bike but I've never been on an Instinct. That said it's still a 120/130mm bike so it won't be as comfortable in the chunk. Fully capable but will need an active rider in the black diamonds. It really boils down to what you're wanting. Instinct will be more forgiving but Element fast climber. I enjoy a short travel bike as it sharpens my riding when things get rowdy. As a one bike, I'd do 2 shocks, I'd want an Inline coil and air shock. Give some options as I think with a coil out back could be pretty awesome for rowdier days

Thank you!

I put on a set of EXC 1200 which dropped about 1lb. Chasing grams is expensive 😅 . I don't think I could get away with lighter tires as they may not survive. Either way it's still a great bike

I'd buy 2 at that price. It really is a great for and not just because of value.

Thanks!

I'd have to admit the value isn't in the same ballpark as YT. Being my first RM I am impressed though. What they have done is made an bike that climbs really well but almost feels like an AM bike. I sang the praises for the Spur in the same regard.....the Element kicks it up a notch. Thank you for stopping by amigo

So far I'm thinking the same. 🎉

Thanks brother

It's pretty awesome. What build did you get?

The Rallon is more playful than the Spire for sure. Rallon, to me, is more of a longer travel all mountain bike than true enduro bike. It will be less bored on mellower trails than the Spire. I put a coil on the Rallon, and it increased its capabilities. If you run an air shock it'd be more playful. Coil slots it more enduro and I feel this bike deserves a coil shock.

@@StraightLine_MTB what a quick response thanks 👏👏. I think you got confused I ask you for the sentinel NOT for the spire . Sentinel vs rallón similars feelings? Thanks

​@rodolforubio1824 Sentinel will line more with the rallon. Sentinel felt like a bigger bike in the cockpit but I would also put it in longer travel all mountain than pure enduro. I don't think you'd gain more switching to the Rallon. I'd say frame/paint quality feels nicer on the Rallon. Plus you get some cool things like storage in downtube as well as integrated tools.

Love stonewall and rocky. Rocky has gotten more sketchy since this video 😮. Thanks for watching!

I rode Stonewall,Rocky, Confluence a couple of weeks ago and Rocky was washed out with loose rocks. Maybe hit it again after winter.👍

It's pretty awesome

That would be a great match up. Unfortunately I don't have either currently.

I have read that and seems like an issue. Hopefully, it's addressed in a revision on this bike. So far, mine seem ok but I'll keep an eye out. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching

Yes. Having a blast riding and that's what it's all about. Appreciate your support as always 🙏

Personally, I would as I thought it climbs well, especially with the lockout. Another bike to look at would be the Epic Evo as it is awesome even in its base build. The Izzo is an amazing value and should serve well even if you take it into a bit more demanding trails.

@@StraightLine_MTB Thanks was looking at Evo or Intense Primer.

On mellower trails, this bike will feel board, but it's made for going fast. So far, I've done a few more xc style rides on it, and it wasn't terrible. Open it up, and it will shred. Orbea rallon could be another bike to look at if wanting some more rounded. Also, Spectral and Sentinel.

Yes, no bad options, really. The Sb160 really wants to go. I wouldn't say it is a harsh bike. There's trail feedback, but it almost feels like it helps go faster if that makes sense. Nukeproof Mega 290c is probably the most plowy bike I've ridden that climbs pretty well. I've been riding this bike more and current comparison with the Orbea rallon with coil shock.....the SB160 feels faster and more confident. I have not ridden Santa Cruz shockingly but hear they have excellent bikes.

It's pretty sick bike. Brap

Yeah, she's OK 😆

Thanks man. Yeah, not ever really considered one mainly due to price but loving it so far