The Commencal looks fantastic with the new shock on dude, a piggyback shock just looks proper on an enduro bike. Don't know about the red levers, not my bag but if you like 'em, keep 'em! Great to see your progression. At 41 years young I started a fitness program a few months back and I'm smashing PRs and even taking the odd KOM off the local kids 😆🤘
Sick video Evan! Its very cool seeing you not only upgrade bikes but also progress your skills. Also all the chrome parts look soo sick. Keep the great work up!
@@EvansMTBSaga awesome! I can't wait til I can afford a trail bike or Enduro bike.... So many bills and stuff now, but I will get back into this sport . I feel like bikes have saved my life more than once
Great stuff man! I knew you could make that. I'm 42 and just had my first season at the bike park last year. Started MTB in 2020 at 39. I'm finishing building up my 2nd Trek Slash this week and i'm more excited than ever to get riding after a winter full of season ending injuries. Looking forward to your review on those handlebars as well. Went with the OneUp myself so i'm hoping to kill my bike park hand pain this summer.
Sorry to hear about your injuries, but glad you're back and fired up more than ever. I just like the spring feeling of the bars, Ive never had hand pain or arm pump, but I don't hold onto my bars very tightly. I'm not sure if that'd help your situation, but I hope you can figure it out
@@EvansMTBSaga You know, that could be an issue for sure. Usually at the top where I start the bike park, there is lots of washboard action from the ‘kids’ that slam their brakes coming into the corners so I’m hoping the handlebars, grips and 38’s I’m installing today will help. Great channel you have man. I’ve been enjoying your content. You have a good personality that will get you lots more viewers in the future for sure. It would be cool to see you and Seth do a couple vids together eventually too. Happy riding man!
Stoked for you evan!!! I havnt been able to ride my bike in months due to some parts i cant afford right now. Ill get out soon i hope, watching your vids help me come out of my comfort zone a little😂🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼😎🙌🏼
Good job on the step-up gap! I know this was a sponsored video from a fitness company, but it is 100% spot on. If you are riding and not lifting weights/focusing on fitness off the bike, you are giving up performance on the bike. Far too many people spend money on bikes/parts/gear in the hopes of getting faster. They should be focusing on strength, losing body fat, and improving skills. Keep putting out these great videos!
It's amazing how much working out translates to riding a bike, even just doing downhill and bike parks. Older I get the more important flexibility is too. I was never flexible, but started daily stretching about a year ago. Only takes 5-10 minutes, and its really improved my overall health. I feel better just getting out of bed, and it puts me in a better mental state to start my day. Daily stretching, 20 minutes of weights and 20 of cardio 3-4 days a week, plus a healthier diet is not only manageable, but its made mean happier person and better rider.
My PNW Loam dropper I have used continuously for over a year is still working flawlessly (even though I should probably service it) love it! Definitely Recommend!
Once again Evan, spectacular video, you're getting really good with the production and style. I gotta ask, can you do some episodes of flip bike? I would love to see one of those
Do you have any ideas on how I could spin that idea? As of right now, the used market is so bad and it's really hard to sell bikes. It seems no one is buying
hi that shock is a good looking upgrade. one note to consider is that the shock might not have an optimal tune in it for you meta;s kinamatics and leverage curve. I know on fox stuff thre is a code on suspension to check set up on valving and suck thats in parts. Not sure on rockshox but im sure there is one as well.
11:41 That chest protector is interesting, a lot of ventilation. I currently use Poc System Torso, but it's does not have as much ventilation on the chest plate. But I won't I will get one as it does not cover the back all the way down. I can clearly see this at 13:12.
Man, i got the same bike and would suggest you change the Maxxis Exo tires for a double down ones (could be schwalbe or even Maxxis), it will allow to reduce the rebound produce by the tires while allowing to put lower pressure on those. it will absorb all those nasty vibrations coming from rough terrain. If you decide to reduce the pressure on those Maxxis Exo you will end up with a broken rim or with a flat tire certainly. Good pick for a bike though!
I have met Gwin 6 times. He trains at Windrock Bike Park in knoxville, you should do a video to go there and meet him and the trails there are gnarly and fun. The red bull drop is there too and maybe you could hit that and do a how too conquer fear video. Seth alvo has done one and I think you should too because his was a big success. Let me know if your going because I would love too meet you and maybe tow you into the red bull drop.
Hey, i love that raw aluminum frame. It makes for such s simple bit beautiful look. The fox factory suspension would look amazing on that bike. Keep up the good work!
I had problems with seats too because of my wide hips. I ended up buying an adjustable BiSaddle and tried a bunch of different setting to find what worked for me. Then it's just a case of going out to find a saddle that matches my BiSaddle settings. Would strongly recommend!
The shim for the seat post is a myth. Been using mine for a very long time with no damage on the frame. I can also move my dropper post from bike to bike. They just dont want you to be doing that and buy every dropper post for each of your bike.
Working on get my Fuji up to speed fixed sticky forks a crack in the rear swing arm and soon rear shock rebuild plus 100hr service monarch RL 216 and new cable for the cane creak dropper
Singletrack Sampler uses the rule of three himself. After watching one of his past videos about that, I myself implemented the same rule. If I can't make a feature or obstacle after three tries, I save it for another day. No sense in becoming fatigued or so frustrated that you make a major mistake and get injured.
Im the same age as you and did a bunch of bmx when younger and on my 2nd year of mtb now. There os 1 drop in my local trail that im looking at but cant build the guts the hit it. So i feel you when hitting those new features
Evan can you do a head to head of a specialized status 140 with the alchemy 140? It will be cool to see the difference between kashima shocks with more settings than cheaper ones, and you can ride another mullet (Im incentivising you to make this happen) Also nice video!
hey acctulay magura makes some of those metallic Calipier ring cover things in silver. they came stock on my magurra mt sport trails, I broke them sadly. they actually matched my nuke proof horizon rear wheel perfectly.
Yo, Title cockpit is the only way for me to go. I had tried other premium bars with premium stems and ended up making a order for all my bikes and the dirt jumper I am building on my bike rack as well as the new slope bike i am building immediately after the snow starts to fly to keep my mind off the trail or big air in the park. You can ditch the red highlights all you want, I am straight up adding red here and there on my 2023 meta sx V4 commencial champagne paint with equal pops of black and browns with Red Stem ,Red handlebar, and red pedals switching out the silver Zeb stickers for Red and the rear air is coming of and coil is going on
Regarding saddle fitment... Specialized have done loads with ergonomics. I've never been a Spesh fan boy, but I do like their saddle fitment. I use the wide Phenom saddle. Worth a try. Also got an Ergon on my ebike. Both great.
Thanks for the reminder! They just opened a specialized shop here so I need to go get fitted for a saddle. I have some big plans for videos where I'll be riding for 8+ hours so I need to figure out the seat situation 😭
What was wrong with the One up? We did not return to the top, because that is a common problem mud or no mud the seals in the return pressure chamber aren’t good they were manufactured by another company can’t remember who it is but they have the same problem just not as bad. I had a one up and loved it until I didn’t because yes it would not return to the top I would have to pull it up manually by hand. I could take it apart and put more air in the chamber but within a day it would be back to where it was. It’s sad because one up should be better quality than that I think.
My 2 cents on the saddle, the Ergon Enduro is the one I’ve finally settled on as a keeper. I’m pretty picky about seats being too narrow/firm/uncomfortable when peddling climbs, the Enduro is just right and super comfy for an enduro specific saddle.
@@banana122049 I got the brown Charge Spoon with some brown RaceFace grips to give my MTB that old fashioned look and I have been very happy with the outcome!
Hated the charge spoon, way too curved a profile for me. I have a relatively wide sit bones, so a flatter profile with 148 to 152mm width is what I use
I am very happy with the Nukeproof Horizon Enduro Saddle. I find it very comfy, it has a short nose so gets out of the way a bit more and as a bonus it has a very low stack height so I could run a slightly longer dropper post. Also it is quite reasonably priced.
@@EvansMTBSaga Since you have wide hips, try the SQ Lab Ergowave saddles (read the descriptions to get the correct one, possibly a 60x or 611 active). Get it in the wider measurement and you will be so much more comfortable.
Sweet upgrades. Nothing wrong with not doing that drop. Its better to actually stop only do features that you are comfortable with. Rather than just send it and hurting yourself and not being able to ride. I dislocated my finger doing a drop that I wasn't expecting...my bike season was cut short 2 month. And took 6months to heal up. So yeah better to be a smart biker than a wreckless one.
Hello, Evan i noticed that you were running a sram gx type 3 just like me. i was wondering if you are having any chain retention issues and or lots of chain slap. my derrailluere was set up at shop with all the adjustments made properly and also the chain lenght and it just slaps everywhere adn i was wondering if thats normal or its jst my problem
Hey Evan, just subscribed and loving the vids. I've been looking into the Meta Sx for my next bike too. How tall are you for the medium. I'm 173cm tall with a 177cm arm span and looking at the medium? 76kg or 168pounds geard up.
@@EvansMTBSaga Thanks Evan! I ended up using a craftsman plastic clamp and some sockets to push it out a few minutes ago. I'll probably buy the tool so I don't have to Jerry rig it in the future 😁
For the suspension telemetry you can usually rent those from a bike shop rather than buying one outright and save a bunch of money. Surprised you didn't put a coil on the Meta
Awesome job! Hey can you confirm that you are running a SRAM Eagle GX RD and shifter with a Shimano SLX cassette? If yes, what chain are you using and how do you like the shifting performance? Any weird rasps or other annoyances?
Hey Evan, I’m looking at getting a new bike and I was thinking about the meta sx. But I’m not sure about it because I’m my area there’s some climbs and because it’s a mullet I’m not sure it’s good on them. Could you help me out and tell me if it’s good on them?
I agree! I reached out to them multiple times to show them the video where I installed my black set and wanted to try to workout a deal for a second set but I didn't hear back :(
Hey Evan are you still happy with the flo levers? I have the deore brakes and was considering this as an upgrade but it’s $100. Not sure if it’s worth it or not.
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The Commencal looks fantastic with the new shock on dude, a piggyback shock just looks proper on an enduro bike. Don't know about the red levers, not my bag but if you like 'em, keep 'em! Great to see your progression. At 41 years young I started a fitness program a few months back and I'm smashing PRs and even taking the odd KOM off the local kids 😆🤘
EVAN IS A CHICKEN!!!!!!!!!!!
Noooooo! 😭😩😭😭😩😭😩
No he not. He’s smarter than you
@@1975normal haha Heath I asked for this comment based on what I did at the end of the video
@@1975normal bruh did you watch the video?
Evan is a 🐔
Sick video Evan! Its very cool seeing you not only upgrade bikes but also progress your skills. Also all the chrome parts look soo sick. Keep the great work up!
Thanks ZKX! That's been a blast tying everything together
@@EvansMTBSaga awesome! I can't wait til I can afford a trail bike or Enduro bike.... So many bills and stuff now, but I will get back into this sport . I feel like bikes have saved my life more than once
Way to go for hitting that step-up Evan! Great video 🤠 I vote:
- Keep the red accents
- Yes to the suspension do-dad
Man i love your kickstand, has a real "natural" feel to it
That's MTB is all about, progression, and seeing u clearing all these lines since the day i subscribed to ur channel, its inspiring bro 🔥
Thanks Hafiz! That's what I've been excited about with these videos. I hope you get out there and can achieve some cool things on your bike too!
Love the retrowave&synthwave music in backround.
Great stuff man! I knew you could make that. I'm 42 and just had my first season at the bike park last year. Started MTB in 2020 at 39. I'm finishing building up my 2nd Trek Slash this week and i'm more excited than ever to get riding after a winter full of season ending injuries. Looking forward to your review on those handlebars as well. Went with the OneUp myself so i'm hoping to kill my bike park hand pain this summer.
Sorry to hear about your injuries, but glad you're back and fired up more than ever. I just like the spring feeling of the bars, Ive never had hand pain or arm pump, but I don't hold onto my bars very tightly. I'm not sure if that'd help your situation, but I hope you can figure it out
@@EvansMTBSaga You know, that could be an issue for sure. Usually at the top where I start the bike park, there is lots of washboard action from the ‘kids’ that slam their brakes coming into the corners so I’m hoping the handlebars, grips and 38’s I’m installing today will help. Great channel you have man. I’ve been enjoying your content. You have a good personality that will get you lots more viewers in the future for sure. It would be cool to see you and Seth do a couple vids together eventually too. Happy riding man!
Id say dump the red and go full bore on the chrome stealth bomber look
Stoked for you evan!!! I havnt been able to ride my bike in months due to some parts i cant afford right now. Ill get out soon i hope, watching your vids help me come out of my comfort zone a little😂🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼😎🙌🏼
Good job on the step-up gap! I know this was a sponsored video from a fitness company, but it is 100% spot on. If you are riding and not lifting weights/focusing on fitness off the bike, you are giving up performance on the bike. Far too many people spend money on bikes/parts/gear in the hopes of getting faster. They should be focusing on strength, losing body fat, and improving skills. Keep putting out these great videos!
I've been waiting to see your commencal again
And for another vid great job Evan!!
The shim is actually not a problem, I have been running one on my meta for 3 years and a lot of professional ews racers all run them
Little tip for cutting carbon bars or seat posts. Put some superglue on the cut edge to seal and stop fraying. (apologies if you already did that).
It's amazing how much working out translates to riding a bike, even just doing downhill and bike parks. Older I get the more important flexibility is too. I was never flexible, but started daily stretching about a year ago. Only takes 5-10 minutes, and its really improved my overall health. I feel better just getting out of bed, and it puts me in a better mental state to start my day. Daily stretching, 20 minutes of weights and 20 of cardio 3-4 days a week, plus a healthier diet is not only manageable, but its made mean happier person and better rider.
Nice build, and you made that step up look easy! Awesome!
My PNW Loam dropper I have used continuously for over a year is still working flawlessly (even though I should probably service it) love it! Definitely Recommend!
0:34 wow amazing what you can do in only 24 hours 👍😂👍
Would love to see the suspension telemetry data, over the whole price range from budget to where does it stop to matter for your riding syle
Love to see progress at 30+ years. Keep going!!
Once again Evan, spectacular video, you're getting really good with the production and style. I gotta ask, can you do some episodes of flip bike? I would love to see one of those
Do you have any ideas on how I could spin that idea? As of right now, the used market is so bad and it's really hard to sell bikes. It seems no one is buying
i think he said he quit that series or something
I have been on the hunt for a comfortable saddle. So I'm looking forward to trying whatever you find works well
I was pleasantly surprised by the Fabric Scoop saddle. It’s the best one I’ve ridden over the course of five years.
hi that shock is a good looking upgrade.
one note to consider is that the shock might not have an optimal tune in it for you meta;s kinamatics and leverage curve.
I know on fox stuff thre is a code on suspension to check set up on valving and suck thats in parts.
Not sure on rockshox but im sure there is one as well.
1:55 Evan bringing out his true character
You should definitely try onyx vesper hubs sometime
Haha I have them on my Berd wheels! Check out that video of me building up some Onyx Vespers with hook flanges for the Berd spokes.
Best bike honestly you need to ride it more🙏🙏
11:41 That chest protector is interesting, a lot of ventilation. I currently use Poc System Torso, but it's does not have as much ventilation on the chest plate. But I won't I will get one as it does not cover the back all the way down. I can clearly see this at 13:12.
Man, i got the same bike and would suggest you change the Maxxis Exo tires for a double down ones (could be schwalbe or even Maxxis), it will allow to reduce the rebound produce by the tires while allowing to put lower pressure on those. it will absorb all those nasty vibrations coming from rough terrain. If you decide to reduce the pressure on those Maxxis Exo you will end up with a broken rim or with a flat tire certainly. Good pick for a bike though!
That's a great recommendation and I've been meaning to pull the trigger on some thick casing tires
I have met Gwin 6 times. He trains at Windrock Bike Park in knoxville, you should do a video to go there and meet him and the trails there are gnarly and fun. The red bull drop is there too and maybe you could hit that and do a how too conquer fear video. Seth alvo has done one and I think you should too because his was a big success. Let me know if your going because I would love too meet you and maybe tow you into the red bull drop.
Good video aswell!
I would love to see a backyard build series :)
My backyard is flat haha
@@EvansMTBSaga pumptrack?
good stuff evan love the vids
the best part of this channel is how much you nerd out on the geometry minutia
i would defiantly want to see a suspension telemetry test
I know right! I'm thinking about the BYB Telemetry, but I couldn't find a decent clip to add to this video to show what I was talking about.
That second step up looked almost as big at the end haha! Nice work Evan!
Hey, i love that raw aluminum frame. It makes for such s simple bit beautiful look. The fox factory suspension would look amazing on that bike. Keep up the good work!
love the video. I would recomend the ergon seats. they are the most comfortable and come in many sizes.
“Do I look sick or what?” As I’m watching this on the toilet like everyone else.
Every time I get a new seat I loop my bike out
I had problems with seats too because of my wide hips.
I ended up buying an adjustable BiSaddle and tried a bunch of different setting to find what worked for me. Then it's just a case of going out to find a saddle that matches my BiSaddle settings. Would strongly recommend!
With all those pads you’re ready for a Windrock bike park trip!!!
Heck yeah I wanna make it out there
Thank you! I totally forgot my PNW dropper could be adjusted like that. Finally have the extended height dialed in!
BANGER video as always!!!
I just love how those Commencal bike look.
The shim for the seat post is a myth. Been using mine for a very long time with no damage on the frame. I can also move my dropper post from bike to bike. They just dont want you to be doing that and buy every dropper post for each of your bike.
Evan might be a chicken but if he is the chicken then i am the god damn egg
if your an egg then i havent evean left the mother chiken
Working on get my Fuji up to speed fixed sticky forks a crack in the rear swing arm and soon rear shock rebuild plus 100hr service monarch RL 216 and new cable for the cane creak dropper
Try the Giant Romero seat, they are fairly cheap and super comfortable!
Got rid on my commencal Meta for the yeti SB165. The yeti enduro is insane. So glad I made the move. Just my opinion 🤷
Considering PNW is based in the northwest known for being wet, its not a suprise their droppers can handle wet conditions well.
Singletrack Sampler uses the rule of three himself. After watching one of his past videos about that, I myself implemented the same rule. If I can't make a feature or obstacle after three tries, I save it for another day. No sense in becoming fatigued or so frustrated that you make a major mistake and get injured.
Congratulations, although like you say it’s not that big it’s barely longer than a bike length. Maybe 8 feet lip to landing?
Bike's looking SWEEEEEET....! Ha!..Wonder what my Ragley would look like all Polished up...hmmm !
Im the same age as you and did a bunch of bmx when younger and on my 2nd year of mtb now. There os 1 drop in my local trail that im looking at but cant build the guts the hit it. So i feel you when hitting those new features
🤙🤙 send it brother. I'm a huge fan. Thank you for all that you do
Evan can you do a head to head of a specialized status 140 with the alchemy 140? It will be cool to see the difference between kashima shocks with more settings than cheaper ones, and you can ride another mullet (Im incentivising you to make this happen) Also nice video!
Yes. We want to see suspension tests!!!
Quarq (SRAM) have a suspension reader thing for about $400. I think it is called a ShockWiz
I swear the Charge Spoon Saddle is the best out there for price,comfort n looks...Around £25...Bargain, and they come in a whole range of colours..!
Oh yeah you're the second one today thats mentioned that one. I'm gonna google it right now, thanks!
You’re not a chicken. Congrats on the achievement
hey acctulay magura makes some of those metallic Calipier ring cover things in silver. they came stock on my magurra mt sport trails, I broke them sadly. they actually matched my nuke proof horizon rear wheel perfectly.
Yo, Title cockpit is the only way for me to go. I had tried other premium bars with premium stems and ended up making a order for all my bikes and the dirt jumper I am building on my bike rack as well as the new slope bike i am building immediately after the snow starts to fly to keep my mind off the trail or big air in the park. You can ditch the red highlights all you want, I am straight up adding red here and there on my 2023 meta sx V4 commencial champagne paint with equal pops of black and browns with Red Stem ,Red handlebar, and red pedals switching out the silver Zeb stickers for Red and the rear air is coming of and coil is going on
Regarding saddle fitment... Specialized have done loads with ergonomics. I've never been a Spesh fan boy, but I do like their saddle fitment. I use the wide Phenom saddle. Worth a try. Also got an Ergon on my ebike. Both great.
Thanks for the reminder! They just opened a specialized shop here so I need to go get fitted for a saddle. I have some big plans for videos where I'll be riding for 8+ hours so I need to figure out the seat situation 😭
What was wrong with the One up? We did not return to the top, because that is a common problem mud or no mud the seals in the return pressure chamber aren’t good they were manufactured by another company can’t remember who it is but they have the same problem just not as bad. I had a one up and loved it until I didn’t because yes it would not return to the top I would have to pull it up manually by hand. I could take it apart and put more air in the chamber but within a day it would be back to where it was. It’s sad because one up should be better quality than that I think.
My 2 cents on the saddle, the Ergon Enduro is the one I’ve finally settled on as a keeper. I’m pretty picky about seats being too narrow/firm/uncomfortable when peddling climbs, the Enduro is just right and super comfy for an enduro specific saddle.
Yeah I had that one on originally but it was way too firm. Maybe I'll try it again and give it like 6 months to break in haha
Hey Evan, you need to try out a Charge Spoon saddle. They are only $30 - $40, super comfy, and come in a lot of nice colors.
Oh sweet thanks for the recommendation! Good price too
I love my charge spoon so much that i bought them for all my bikes (I'm also a very big guy, don't know if that relates to sit bones)
@@banana122049 I got the brown Charge Spoon with some brown RaceFace grips to give my MTB that old fashioned look and I have been very happy with the outcome!
@@RuezgaDaniel i did the same thing! Such a classy look
Hated the charge spoon, way too curved a profile for me. I have a relatively wide sit bones, so a flatter profile with 148 to 152mm width is what I use
what was that chest protector? I want to buy one too!
Are we going to see any more Meta SX content.
Yeah new wheelset in the works.
10:05 i dint know shocks could do that!!
I am very happy with the Nukeproof Horizon Enduro Saddle. I find it very comfy, it has a short nose so gets out of the way a bit more and as a bonus it has a very low stack height so I could run a slightly longer dropper post. Also it is quite reasonably priced.
Ahh I didn't even know they made saddles. I love the Nukeproof Horizon wheels
@@EvansMTBSaga Since you have wide hips, try the SQ Lab Ergowave saddles (read the descriptions to get the correct one, possibly a 60x or 611 active). Get it in the wider measurement and you will be so much more comfortable.
Sweet upgrades.
Nothing wrong with not doing that drop. Its better to actually stop only do features that you are comfortable with. Rather than just send it and hurting yourself and not being able to ride.
I dislocated my finger doing a drop that I wasn't expecting...my bike season was cut short 2 month. And took 6months to heal up.
So yeah better to be a smart biker than a wreckless one.
Have you thought about trying the M/L size Ergon saddle? They have like 3 options that work so you might fine one that works for you.
I 100% agree pnw so awesome yes lil play but cant feel it or hear it on bike ergon saddles measure ur sit bone so comfortable
Evan, let’s cook the chicken adobo😂 but man, this build looking really sick! Im sure you’ll ace that jump in no time!✌️✌️🤙
I just bought the deity copperhead stem and i love it and it comes in polished aluminum
Oh yeah that stem is one of my favorites!
I’m thinking of buying the same bike but becouse it has 160mm travel in the back do you bottom out easy
Never have tbh
Hello, Evan i noticed that you were running a sram gx type 3 just like me.
i was wondering if you are having any chain retention issues and or lots of chain slap.
my derrailluere was set up at shop with all the adjustments made properly and also the chain lenght and it just slaps everywhere adn i was wondering if thats normal or its jst my problem
If you are going to do something with telemetry you should try get a set of custom tuned (to you and your bike) suspension in the mix.
I might be stupid here but how’re you running Shimano deore levers with Magura callipers? And as it clearly works, why?
Hey Evan, just subscribed and loving the vids. I've been looking into the Meta Sx for my next bike too. How tall are you for the medium. I'm 173cm tall with a 177cm arm span and looking at the medium? 76kg or 168pounds geard up.
have you tried specialized seats they're really comfy for me
Evan! What tool did tou use to take out te bushing/spacer in the rear shock?? It wasn't on the list and I need it!
I'm away from my computer right now, but it's a Du Bushing removal tool. It's a cheap Chinese one
@@EvansMTBSaga Thanks Evan! I ended up using a craftsman plastic clamp and some sockets to push it out a few minutes ago. I'll probably buy the tool so I don't have to Jerry rig it in the future 😁
What is the reasoning for the Shigura brakes? More power then Magura? More modulation then Shimano?
More power than Magura with the on off feel of Shimanos. But I'm going to change my stance on that soon
the new shock is lookin crispy
is no talking about the drop being hit on his ragley and not the commy?
For the suspension telemetry you can usually rent those from a bike shop rather than buying one outright and save a bunch of money. Surprised you didn't put a coil on the Meta
One day I hope to find my favourite most comfortable seat too!
Awesome job!!
Awesome job! Hey can you confirm that you are running a SRAM Eagle GX RD and shifter with a Shimano SLX cassette? If yes, what chain are you using and how do you like the shifting performance? Any weird rasps or other annoyances?
It's a Garbaruk cassette
@@EvansMTBSaga Ah, that's right. The black 1st gear threw me as my Garbaruk is all silver.... Thanks for the reply!
Hi Evans, What colour is your SX V5?
Hey Evan, I’m looking at getting a new bike and I was thinking about the meta sx. But I’m not sure about it because I’m my area there’s some climbs and because it’s a mullet I’m not sure it’s good on them. Could you help me out and tell me if it’s good on them?
Yeah it's my best climbing Enduro and really shines on tech climbing
@@EvansMTBSaga thanks man
Where are these companies coming from? First time hearing of Title. Looks like quality stuff. Great vid
Haha new companies pop up all the time. I think Title has been around for a little while. I've seen there stuff for at least a year
not sure how it would make thr frame crack also commencal sell droppers with the shim
That jump is a fun one!
Lets ride it this week! I need to do the drop
You made it look too easy Evan now we need to see u send an 80ft gap 😂
silver 5DEV cranks with a silver absolute BLACK chainring would look soooo nice with the commencal frame
I agree! I reached out to them multiple times to show them the video where I installed my black set and wanted to try to workout a deal for a second set but I didn't hear back :(
Riding that silver combo, it indeed looks great with other silver bits :D
The red on there looks great I think you should keep it and maybe even a red coil, not sure tho since you just got a new shock
I love your vid been watching you when you were riding the swinn❤
Yeah man I remember you've been supporting me this whole time!
Awesome video!! Is it just me or was the rear shock bottoming the heck out??
Good ride, and a nice bike!
Hey Evan are you still happy with the flo levers? I have the deore brakes and was considering this as an upgrade but it’s $100. Not sure if it’s worth it or not.
Yeah absolutely! I'm thinking about getting some orange ones for the Orbea