Agree with every thing you say mate, I’ve got the 2021 v1 Megatower, mint bike. Uncannily I’ve also got a Hello Dave as well. I’m no good at jumping myself but the Mega does give me confidence to try much larger stuff than i used too. Great video.
I’m looking at going from a ripmo v2 to a megatower, because I’m looking for a bit more bike. I’m really happy with the way the Ripmo suspension feels with an x2 though. And the setup window is huge. When I was riding easier trails I ran, more normal 30% sag and was happy. I’m currently running 18% sag f&r (and I think max tokens in the rear) and thankfully it still feels really good. How does the ride compare to the ripmo? Do you think the setup window is large (I’ve had a bike before that was super constrained, that sucked). Thanks!
I'm not sure how it would compare, but I did struggle to get this bike set up right to start with as all the recommended were way too harsh. For the stock air shock I had to run a much lower pressure than recommended (but didn't play about with bands in the shock), but switched to cool without giving the air a proper go. Now it's set up the bike feels great. It's very good at climbing and pedaling without changing anything, so maybe the comparison would be this can do more without having to change the set up as much as you do with your current bike?
Just one question about the Megatower - it looks like all the spray from the rear tire is going straight into the suspension link? Is that so? If yes - is it difficult to clean it well? How did you manage that?
There's a small guard that comes fitted to keep bits out, but generally it does collect mud around there. I've rode in conditions as bad as it gets and it's never affected performance. For cleaning I don't keep mine spotless and it would be fiddly to get to if your wanting to clean it that way, but a click blast with a hose pipe can get most of the mud out of that area easily enough.
@@RubbishBikeVideos Yeah, I was hoping to be something like that. Thanks, man, this was a big concern for me! Please, if you like, share any important info about this bike that you think should be shared. All the best!
@@finroddd it's a brilliant bike, it's like riding a downhill bike. Service from Santa Cruz is brilliant too with the bearing replacement and rider support if you have any questions
It's the fox bolt on one 👌it goes on nice and neat as it mounts directly to the fork. Not as long as the RRP Proguard but it's nice not having to have all the tie wraps.
Coil gets rid of all the small bump vibrations you feel with air so everything feels much smoother and your wheel stays planted on the ground because of it, so grip in cornering and climbing really improves too. (+It looks really cool). To get technical, the travel on a coil is linear compared to an air shock which is much more progressive, so on a bike with a progressive suspension design like the MT2 the coil works really well as the linkage is what ramps up the resistance, allowing you to have lots of movement for the small bumps but still be able to take bigger hits without bottoming out when you move into the top end of the travel. On a bike with a linear design the coil wouldn't work as you would use too much travel. I found with the air shock I needed to run the sag at over 30% to take away the harshness of the rough stuff, so moving further into the travel meant it was already ramped up so I couldnt get it to feel completely smooth. The coil will sit at 30% sag but the travel just feels endless as it moves much more freely. Of course the difference between the two depends on getting things set up correctly and a coil is much harder to get right as you need to buy the correct weight spring, rather than being able to just adjust air pressure, but for me I find it hard to switch back now.
Don't know about V1, but V2 with a coil shock and all your gear in the frame storage is as heavy as an ebike... But I suppose you don't buy a 170/170 travel bike and expect it to be light. I think these bikes really benefit you having a good level of fitness to pedal them, which is something I need to keep working on 🤣🤣
@@RubbishBikeVideos my bad i meant V2. And yeah mine is coiled dhx2. I mean so far it feels alright in terms of regular trail riding. I still have yet to put put into test this weekend so i hopefully I paid for something good lol compare to my old giant trance. Anywho good video and enjoy the bike 🍻
@@RubbishBikeVideosits not as heavy as a E-Bike. I have the same bike MT size L as you with an X2 Air shock and I also have an SC Heckler SL. The Heckler is about 8 Pounds heavier and On the MT I also have Cush Core and a DD in the back. It’s about 36 pounds. I do have Carbon wheels though
Nah then... thats a Bobby Dazzler!!😂 Where you riding in this vid, those trails are looking good still. Need Coast Guard for my locals. Steetley and most Donny trails are are a shit show at min. Let me know fella Cheers.
@@RubbishBikeVideos Well I can always weld an outboard motor on2 my old fatbike and attempt ladybower if weather gets any worse. I could do with a new hardtail really for winter, might try that Marin Sam Quentin and upgrade everything. Is your OnOne HelloDave still running.
@@dom4syth yeh the Hello Dave is still ripping. Been on it twice already this week it's my winter bike now but can't beat the full suss for riding stuff like Wharncliffe
Agree with every thing you say mate, I’ve got the 2021 v1 Megatower, mint bike. Uncannily I’ve also got a Hello Dave as well. I’m no good at jumping myself but the Mega does give me confidence to try much larger stuff than i used too. Great video.
Thanks! You have a great taste in bikes 🤣
amazing bro... great good clip. mega V2 reign supreme. SUBSCRIBED!
Nice vid Bro! I am loving my v2 as well🤟🏼 happy shreddin.. SUBSCRIBED!
Does it come in red?
I’m looking at going from a ripmo v2 to a megatower, because I’m looking for a bit more bike. I’m really happy with the way the Ripmo suspension feels with an x2 though. And the setup window is huge. When I was riding easier trails I ran, more normal 30% sag and was happy. I’m currently running 18% sag f&r (and I think max tokens in the rear) and thankfully it still feels really good.
How does the ride compare to the ripmo? Do you think the setup window is large (I’ve had a bike before that was super constrained, that sucked).
Thanks!
I'm not sure how it would compare, but I did struggle to get this bike set up right to start with as all the recommended were way too harsh. For the stock air shock I had to run a much lower pressure than recommended (but didn't play about with bands in the shock), but switched to cool without giving the air a proper go.
Now it's set up the bike feels great. It's very good at climbing and pedaling without changing anything, so maybe the comparison would be this can do more without having to change the set up as much as you do with your current bike?
Just one question about the Megatower - it looks like all the spray from the rear tire is going straight into the suspension link? Is that so? If yes - is it difficult to clean it well? How did you manage that?
There's a small guard that comes fitted to keep bits out, but generally it does collect mud around there. I've rode in conditions as bad as it gets and it's never affected performance.
For cleaning I don't keep mine spotless and it would be fiddly to get to if your wanting to clean it that way, but a click blast with a hose pipe can get most of the mud out of that area easily enough.
@@RubbishBikeVideos Yeah, I was hoping to be something like that. Thanks, man, this was a big concern for me! Please, if you like, share any important info about this bike that you think should be shared. All the best!
@@finroddd it's a brilliant bike, it's like riding a downhill bike. Service from Santa Cruz is brilliant too with the bearing replacement and rider support if you have any questions
@@RubbishBikeVideos Thank you!
thanks for the video. What is the front fender on the fork called?
It's the fox bolt on one 👌it goes on nice and neat as it mounts directly to the fork. Not as long as the RRP Proguard but it's nice not having to have all the tie wraps.
@@RubbishBikeVideos thank you
What is the advantage of the coil-over over the air shock, or why do you prefer it?
Coil gets rid of all the small bump vibrations you feel with air so everything feels much smoother and your wheel stays planted on the ground because of it, so grip in cornering and climbing really improves too. (+It looks really cool).
To get technical, the travel on a coil is linear compared to an air shock which is much more progressive, so on a bike with a progressive suspension design like the MT2 the coil works really well as the linkage is what ramps up the resistance, allowing you to have lots of movement for the small bumps but still be able to take bigger hits without bottoming out when you move into the top end of the travel. On a bike with a linear design the coil wouldn't work as you would use too much travel.
I found with the air shock I needed to run the sag at over 30% to take away the harshness of the rough stuff, so moving further into the travel meant it was already ramped up so I couldnt get it to feel completely smooth. The coil will sit at 30% sag but the travel just feels endless as it moves much more freely.
Of course the difference between the two depends on getting things set up correctly and a coil is much harder to get right as you need to buy the correct weight spring, rather than being able to just adjust air pressure, but for me I find it hard to switch back now.
I just got a V1 X01 and idk if it just me , but it feels heavy lol. What do yall think?
Don't know about V1, but V2 with a coil shock and all your gear in the frame storage is as heavy as an ebike... But I suppose you don't buy a 170/170 travel bike and expect it to be light.
I think these bikes really benefit you having a good level of fitness to pedal them, which is something I need to keep working on 🤣🤣
@@RubbishBikeVideos my bad i meant V2. And yeah mine is coiled dhx2. I mean so far it feels alright in terms of regular trail riding. I still have yet to put put into test this weekend so i hopefully I paid for something good lol compare to my old giant trance. Anywho good video and enjoy the bike 🍻
@@Mstrgeezdidn’t you do some research before you bought the bike ?
@@RubbishBikeVideosits not as heavy as a E-Bike. I have the same bike MT size L as you with an X2 Air shock and I also have an SC Heckler SL. The Heckler is about 8 Pounds heavier and On the MT I also have Cush Core and a DD in the back. It’s about 36 pounds. I do have Carbon wheels though
Nah then... thats a Bobby Dazzler!!😂 Where you riding in this vid, those trails are looking good still. Need Coast Guard for my locals. Steetley and most Donny trails are are a shit show at min. Let me know fella Cheers.
Not far mate only in Wharncliffe... But I doubt its going to look anything like it does in the vid again until about April next year 🤣
@@RubbishBikeVideos Well I can always weld an outboard motor on2 my old fatbike and attempt ladybower if weather gets any worse. I could do with a new hardtail really for winter, might try that Marin Sam Quentin and upgrade everything. Is your OnOne HelloDave still running.
@@dom4syth yeh the Hello Dave is still ripping. Been on it twice already this week it's my winter bike now but can't beat the full suss for riding stuff like Wharncliffe