My Impressions On The SantaCruz v10.8!
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
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pro tip about the Boxxer - Remove all tokens and play with the pressure in the middle setting, if too harsh, remove some LSC.
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I agree. Less tokens and more psi. Keeps you higher in the travel while still giving good small bump sensitivity
Did that with my Zeb. Buttery smooth!
I put all 6 in and then pumped the recommandet PSI for my weight in (HSC and LSC decend) Berry happy with that🤌🤌
also get it rebuilt. My brand new Zeb felt like garbage, took it to Fluid Function in Squamish just to make sure nothing was wrong (there wasnt) and got it back feeling 100 times better. Lot of forks these days have way to much grease packed in them and improper oil amounts from factory
You’re very dedicated to liking and commenting on our comments just letting you know that does not go unnoticed but also don’t torture yourself too much :) can’t wait to see the next shred!
It doesn’t take me long to reply and appreciate communicating with as many as I can. But I can’t do it all the time! Cheers for the kind words
There's companies out there that manage OnlyFans, Insta and UA-cam channels for people. This probably isn't him personally responding to all of these, just saying. Several comments just get answered with "Thanks!". I still love the channel though. Keeping engagement up is super important.
The megatower is smooth so I can only imagine how plush this beast is.
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I was also never a Santa Cruz Fan but when i saw your Video i was suprised how silent it was and it also Looks cool. Would Love to Test one
Thanks
I've got the new Zerode G3 belt drive gearbox and that is unbelievably silent
Spoke with the Santa Cruz eu headquarters in Morzine last week and apparently they are releasing a stealth black colour soon 🤘🏼
I have the V5 Nomad with 180mm Fox 38 & love it. 8'm tempted by that V10 but I'd be limited for it's use. SC warranties are great too as well having free frame bearings.
Good Review.
I had the Same problem with the ZEB.
Putting in way more air (78 psi instead of the recommended 56) and removing Low- and Highspeed compression by -1 click did it for me. Still Running one spacer like it comes stock. It has better responsiveness and nice (linear feeling) support through the whole travel, almost like in the back with VPP ;)
I Hope this helps.
Thanks!
Could you perhaps do a deep dive comparing this to the Raaw?
Possibly yes
@@LewisBuchananI was going to ask the same. I am interested in those two dh bikes. This is appealing with the smaller rear wheel, but I’d love a feel dive video
Is there a conclusion video on the canyon torque coming ?
Der now is a black Version of it Looks super Nice
If it feels to small you could use the reach headset cups to make it a bit longer reach
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Exactly what I was thinking 👍🏼
What are the streangts and weknesses if you would compare the santa cruz and the raaw yallah?
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Now that bikes are getting dialed frame wise, it'd be cool to see companies linked to quality paint shops that can do custom work, way easier than sanding original. Scimping on final production like buying a spray painted Ferrari.
At some point maybe get a Crestline DH frame too which is also a VPP suspension platform but has a mid-high pivot and see how they compare
They look cool
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Cheers
Just bought one in black! So 9.5 out of 10 now? 😅 after watching this i honestly cant wait to try her out saturday! 🤙
Sick! Enjoy!
Hey man, just wondering how heavy you are and what spring rate have you settled on. Thanks dude 👊🏾
You need an Invisasheild wrap. Helps keep her tidy.
Being 6’1 ish Iv always been between sizes so the smaller Santa Cruz XLs have always fit me like a glove lol.
Been riding DH since 98. Stopped maintaining my own rig in 2016. They've gotten so expensive and changing almost as fast as they ride. Now I just show up to the park and rent a top shelf bike (usually a Santa Cruz V10) latest model. Way cheaper to rent it 😉
These bikes feel like monster trucks these days . Which is greatly appreciated as I plan on riding well into my 60s😅
Big fan but your talking is so much quieter than the riding clips in this video. When I turn the volume up to hear you talk and then it switches to you riding its insanely loud lol any way you can fix it?
Yeah thanks! Will fix it for next time. It was also v v windy day
Get a Zoom lapel mic, well worth the money
How was Dyfi on the v10 yesterday 🎉
Id look into renting a shock whiz to help with the fork set up.
Are you staying in Scotland now? Was enjoying the vids from Canada 👍👌
Ok, So
I’ve seen you slam the back and front of your bike and it just absorbs it and there is not too much instant extension. How do you get your suspension to do that?
Also what do you think about the changes at Inners? Shay has done an incredible job! I’m heading up there this Sunday, Heard he done some changes to Matador 👀
Would love your thoughts on raaw dh bike if you could get your hands on one , love the channel lewis 🔥🔥
Thanks!!!
He already built one up in June 2023. Go look at his videos. Raaw Yalla
Interested the suspension bearing protection ... Is there dust protection?
great review! would you say there is a big diffirence to the v10.7? because the latest model is always so expensive :)
I think there are maybe some differences. But probably very small
Thanks
maybe watch a review that mentions the changes and decide whether you need them
there is a serie of videos about the development of the new frame and some comparitions with the older one, you can see it in the SC youtube page
@@freddelmalrides4267 ah ok, thank u very much guys :)
Why you not using the RAAW anymore? Didn't likes the bike ? Cheers from Italy
I’ve seen these trutune things advertised, maybe they’ll help? There’s a write up on single track world. Not sure if they are available for boxxers though?
I’ll have a read. Not heard of them
@@LewisBuchanan I have no experience of them. Maybe they do the opposite of what you want? But it’s worth reading that article. It explains it well.
Did you review the Canyon Torque? What happened to it?
I sold it. Was good bike though
Lewis, regarding our RS fork blowing through travel, have you tried adding some High speed compression with adding tokens?
Yes possibly will try that thanks
Is there a chance of you telling us what hubs you have on that beast?
I can’t sorry. Not yet haha
prototype enve hubs
Hey Lewis, could you drop your camera settings for the action 4? The pov s look amazing! Greetings from germany
4k 30fps ultra wide
Santa Cruz has always seemed to have a reputation for being sized a bit small.
I have heard this for 15yr now, and experienced it with the one SC I owned (2014 nomad XL) which definitely was small compared to other XL offerings.
Seems that hasn’t changed.
Interesting
Try longer reach cups. Few mm will make a decent change
My guess are, propain and devinci
Well done Lewis really good review i feel the same way about the adjustability
You got £4000 to loan me 😅😅😅
Cheers haha
Would love you to review the bike I have! It’s a yt tues, bangin value with great looks and performance.
Yeti and Santa Cruz are often put on a pedestal, sometimes it's justified but more importantly for most they always catch some attention at the lifts 😂🤷
the video i'm looking for! thank you mate!
Hey, you are using the insta 360 x3 for your pov videos, right? I was wondering if you could drop your settings because it looks so cool. Thanks!
Using a dji osmo action 4
Do you runn the valves on the wheels without a cap on purpouse? do you feel taht it’s more imabalncerd?
Makes the bike more balanced yea
Where can I get a pair of those only fans gloves!
Maybe in future they will be available
I love the idea of the flip chips, dif body types can tweak it to fit better, or diff style of riding days, if I'm going to have to pedal a lot in a day I raise the BB height on my 2018... on a park day it's set to the lower... Both my Cruz's are ride wrapped from new and both look mint still 2016 and 2018
The Santa Cruz long travel frames are just good Lew. If you have the money, you don’t regret it. So, I’m sure the V10 is extra special, but so are the other longer travel ones, including the Bullit. I’ve also ridden the Atherton: you’ll like that. I know I go on about it and you have to have it built and there’s a wait, but seriously, consider it. You’re up there often enough: have you had a quiet demo on one (I realise the of might be an issue with a ‘public’ demo, but they’d obviously sell you one).
how did atherton compare to v10?
Great honest review ❤
Didn't come with frame protection on it for 4000 pounds feels small u running it at 485 reach or the middle
Santa Cruz has only fans ❤
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Oi Lewis, after i saw your video with Remy i thought: What if... you two dip a toe into something wildly different, like a cross country race? :D Since you said you are not in shape, it could be *the* opportunity to work towards changing that.
Good suggestion! Maybe I might do something different
Lol would love to see that. Lewi in bibs on 120mm travel.
XC Race.. .😂😂😂
I bet the next bike brands are DaVinci and propane bikes ;)
The Santa Cruz is cool but I personally think you should have tried commencal because they look really good and there really nice and strong because the allow
Commencals have a reputation for cracking on the dh circuit
Sizing is normal mate
Is it even in the long setup?
It just feels somewhat smaller than any other large bike I have used
Ive got the Chameleon and the paint is going fast lol..
Next bikes: forbidden and YT
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I was about to write the same about next bikes for tests :-)
The sound is terrible first bit was great..after that terrible..need to sort your sound out
Your thumbnails are getting just a bit too clickbait don't you think?
Each to their own.
@@LewisBuchanan A top answer from a top bloke and forking good mountain biker.
Your last two videos have had thumbnails which make you think the bike has snapped or something. I'm a fan but being lied to for clicks leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Sorry.
Devinci and Rose
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I got a Devinci Wilson 29 and i now worship all DH bike riders because even though ive ridden MX and mtb for years nothing prepares you for how good and capable these bikes are. Im feeling like a beginner again.
buy a mic instead of a Santa cruz next time
Already got one m8 lol
Hands down ugliest downhill bike on the World Cup circuit. Seems to go like the clappers though.
😂 are you blind hahaha?