2022 Rocky Mountain Element Test Ride & Review
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2022 Rocky Mountain Element
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Nice review!! Man so many good bikes in that short travel category. Thanks for what you do bud!
Yep. So many good bikes right now. This is a lot of fun! Thanks Ryan.
Just got one of these. Yesterday was my first ride. So much fun!
Congrats!!
Thanks for posting this, Jason. Looks amazing! And made me feel better about the Trail 429 I just bought, since my preference is that more bottomless feeling (vs. feedback).
Glad I could help!
Thanks Jason. The Element sounds like an amazing bike. And being so lightweight, it probably has it's own category.
Great comment. You could be right!
Great review! Very entertaining and covered everything I wanted to know
Thank you!
Just placed an order for that pack of yours. Looks interesting and just right when going for a short ride! It was on backorder so it should arrive in May.
Dang backorder.... glad you got an order in. I'm sure you love it!
I love your bike reviews. It would be awesome if you did a video on favorite tire combos! I saw you running a dissector on the back of your switchblade and wondered how that compared to the aggressor and dhr ii? Also if you have road a dissector front and rear?
Love this format and would love to watch more ride and chat vids!
Commented on the wrong video. Meant to post this in the first ride impressions vid!
Gotcha! Thanks for the feedback
I can't wait to ride my new Element!!!!
I ordered another hip pack (I already bought one in 2020) You are spot on, the lab hip pack is the best around!
Totally agree!
Thanks for the reviews and livestreams! They helped me greatly in determining which bike I wanted. At first I was like “this guy seems a little bias towards the Ibis bikes” but after trying it for myself I feel the difference you talk about. It’s personal preference, but they’re absolutely two completely different bikes. Definitely staying tuned for future content 👍
I managed to attend two demos with Ibis and Rocky this weekend and ultimately fell in love with the Exie. It has similar traits to the Ripley where it’s really capable for its category. The element is a very light bike with a thinner frame. I definitely felt it throughout the ride. Very capable descender though. Ultimately decided Ibis because of the suspension, frame feel, and traction (thanks to those wide rims). Ibis also happens to put some awesome component configs on the bikes from the factory. Just can’t beat it.
All three bikes are total rockets, but I’d recommend demos to anyone who can reach them. There’s no replacement for feel.
Glad you landed on the Exie... I love that bike and put over 1,000 on mine last season! It's so easy to love everything Ibis... smart builds and pricing and very poppy and fun to ride bikes!
Great Review brother congratulations on the new bike 🚴.. enjoy 😊
Thanks! 👍
I told you would love it. Love mine. The RM Race Team uses this bike for XC, but with a Fox 34 SC 120. XC courses are getting more gnarly.
It’s amazing!
Definitely the bike to buy for 2022 🤙
Great bike and great review thank you. I feel the same about my Revolver FS120 1 after cycling through an Izzo and Process 134 CR/DL and a few others
There are a couple of truly one quiver bikes out there and this seems like a great option along with the Spur, The Following and Ripley as well.
Thanks!
That's really a sick, minimalist-looking bike. To get a bike of that capability at 25-ish lbs is pretty amazing.
Totally!!
I really love your channel! It’s like talking to my best buddy who knows everything about the kind of bikes I like to ride. Have you ever reviewed any canyon? I can’t seem to find any on your channel
Thank you! Sadly, no. I wish I could get some demo's on more direct to consumer brand bikes...
Great review dude! I just ordered an element and I’m getting some ride wrap for it but I don’t know weather I should get a gloss or matte finish. what do you think would look better?
Thanks Jason!!
My pleasure!
Was looking forward to this video. All I heard though was “I miss my Ripley” 🤟
By the way, looks like TLD discontinued the Ace 2.0 shorts. Loved those and bought on your recommendation. What’s you comparable replacement short?
haha you're not wrong lol The Ripley is a good one!!
Check the new link in the video description... they came out with a new short: Troy Lee Design Drift Shorts: bit.ly/3pnnW2K I've got maybe 5 or 6 rides in them so far.... they're good. Some things I like better about them but the ace fit my smaller frame a little better. the drift is a little shorter and I like that. Like the zipper better than the garbage ace velcro...... I can recommend the drift!!
Great video man… in a normal day riding type of flat or easy climbing, is the element Faster than the Spur?
Thank you
As someone who owns a ripmo af and is thinking about the element due to not using all the travel in the bike 90% of the time as a 230 lb rider, do you think a short travel bike like this may be better suited for a older rider looking for lighter easier climbing bike? I mainly ride blue and single black trails in the Carolinas and do 2 hour rides. Love tech trails but not a big jumper, mainly ride for fitness and fun of the outdoors.
The Element and Stumpjumper have nearly the same geometry. It’d be great to hear where they differ. Thanks for the videos and thoughts!
weight I would imagine would be the main difference
Plan to discuss the Stumpy in the live stream Tuesday evening
Thanks Jason,
Do you think the Element is faster than the Spur in flat terrain or the Spur is?
Thank you
Was hoping you’d compare it to the spur…seems most similar. Great channel BTW
Cool review! What trail is that in the video?
Glad you compared the Element to the 429, the RM Element was on my shortlist last year since I wanted a trail bike I can bikepack occasionally. I went with the 429 instead thinking it was a little more trail-bike-ish, but the Element has really changed.
Yeah, this new Element is nothing like the previous. Much more of a trail bike. The Trails are in St George Utah in an area called Green Valley. Zen Trail, Barrel Trail and Bear Claw Poppy.
I notice the Ripley is the gold standard these bikes are compared to for overall riding. I also notice the Tallboy is also the gold standard when descending is discussed. My 2021 TB 4 comes in at 28.5 lbs with pedals and 30mm carbon wheels….sure I can shave some more off but a better option for most of us is to shave a few pound off ourselves.
Great honest review. The RM seems like a great bike but it seems other past bikes reviewed bikes were more praised by you.
Yeah. The Ripley in my experience can’t be beat. It’s just so good. Geo is excellent. Such a good blend of zippy and quick but still long enough to feel stable and confident at speed… plan to talk more about this in the live stream Tuesday!!
thanks jason! How does this stack up against the SC Tallboy??
Hey man great video,
Please help me with this question, I’m ready to buy a new bike and the two candidates are the Transition Spur and the element, my priority is to get a fast bike, which one is faster in general ?? (flat terrain for example)
Your comment will be highly appreciated ! 👍
Riding Banshee Phantom now, but this or new Trail 429 have had my attention for a while. I'll definitely join the live stream to hear what your take on these is, Jason.
see you there!!
I purchased the Ripley after reading and watching tons of reviews. Jason's review is what made me settle on the Ripley V4. I have no intensions of trading that bike in. Having said that, I would love to try one of these. If the Carbon 50 was available with a threaded bottom bracket it would be hard not to pick one up: that's just a personal preference, not a comment about pros and cons. I suspect the L Element 1231 wheelbase and the 480 reach might be closer to the dialed ride and fit I would like.
Planning on taking more about the Ripley in the Live Stream Tuesday evening!!
I wouldn’t worry about the threaded bracket the tolerances that these are made with it shouldn’t be an issue. I say due to me being a machinist.
No need to limit your selection based on BB. Get a thread Wheels BB and you will never have an issue.
I do not like working on press fit BB's myself. Threaded BB's are a personal preference. I ended up going with the 2021 Stumpjumper (140/130). It suits me well. I'm loving it.
Love your reviews!! How would compare this to the Trail 429?? Same but lighter? Better geometry for your body? Just feels better? Thanks!!
Will discuss in the live stream Tuesday evening.
Great review!
What frame size, in your opinion, is better suited for a height of 179 cm?
How would you compare it to a scott spark or a trek top fuel?
How would you compare it to the stunpjumper. Similar weights? Similar geo? Just some differences in travel. How do they compare both uphill and downhill.
Whats shorts is that you have in this video? Looks really nice 👍🏻
TLD Ace... although they've been replaced with the Drift shorts that I recently purchased and like a lot! Here's a link: Troy Lee Design Drift Shorts: bit.ly/3pnnW2K
I have a 2019 RM Instinct and love it. My partner has a 2021 RM Instinct and I feel like it got heavier and doesn't climb as well. Curious to hear you talk about how this Element differs from the feel of an Instinct. Obviously it's a lighter bike with less travel, but this thing still sounds pretty capable. Where/who would an Element vs an Instinct be suited to?
Yeah. I loved the older Instinct you have.... I had it when it first come out in like 2017 or so... with a fox 34. Was an awesome bike! I would say this element is even better with better geo
Curious why you think it’s not quite awesome on technical climbs? Slack front end and long wheelbase probably. Right? But it’s still good on tech rocky climbs in the Utah desert?
Likd, subbed, What about the stock wheels on the C70? What's your opinion and overall weight of that stock bike. It's not cheap!
Honestly, after spending more time on the Element... it sort of feels like a shorter travel Ibis Ripmo or RM Instinct... feels like a long bike. If I were shopping for a 120mm bike today I would go with the Ibis Ripley.
Nice job 👍. Would love to hear in the live chat in 2 days your feelings after selling the bikes. Like glad to move on, or sellers remorse.
Great question. I'm always a bit concerned people/viewers think I sell a bike because I'm not happy with it or didn't get a long with it... although that could be the case some times, most of the time it's just that I need to move onto something else for the purpose of riding more bikes and I can't have 6 or 7 bikes at my house all the time. I will be sure to talk about this in the live though. Great idea, thanks!
What kind of weel set do you have on this bike? Thank you for this video !
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Would be nice to see you test the Revel Ranger, seems like the perfect bike to add to that short travel category
I rode it almost 2 years ago for a week.... sadly the footage had terrible audio so I never ended up publishing the content. In short, it's very very similar to the Ripley in my experience.
Have you tested and reviewed the different settings for the rear ride 4?
Yeah a bit. I'll need more time but I've ridden it in the slack and the neutral position.
Hi, can you recommend this bike for heavyweight rider(250lbs)? Is this bike a comfortable for all round traveling?
P.S. I’m a newbie
How does it compare with the Ripley?
Mine feels pretty dialed but, curious what your rear shock settings are? What size volume spacer?
Swapped the .2 volume spacer for the .4 and dropped the psi 15 lbs. 7 clicks from full fast on the dps
Very interested in the 120 category and I’ve narrowed it down to between the Rocky Mountain Element and Transition Spur. Curious what you think how the two compare to each other, since you didn’t mention the Spur?
If I were buying a 120 bike today I go with the Ripley...
Is the bike sold already set up?
Hi do you notice a lot of pedal strikes on the element seems to have a lower bb height and a 47mm drop vs the ripley with less drop?
I didn't have a problem and this trails is particularly difficult with pedal strikes so I think it's good.
Just ordered a Pivot trail 429 from your recommendation, current bike is a Yeti 4.5 , how does the pivot compare to the old Yeti
Nice, congrats! Very different bikes...
How does this bike compare to the Trance 29? Thinking about moving from the Trance 29 to a RM Instinct as I've been doing a bit more shuttling lately, but the Trance 29 has been good for my local trails that I rise the most. Also considering ordering an Element frameset.
Yeah, I think the Instinct would be a good step up for you if you're doing more higher speed trails.
I'm surprised you didn't like the Spur as much
I was thinking the same thing. Although this is slightly slacker than spur, which is 66 deg HTA, but pretty similar since both have a longer wheelbase
What about the new 24 instincts?
I have a trail 429 and everyone I know has problems with the fox dropper post sticking. Mine within a few weeks of receiving the bike. It’s a known problem. Tri flow shouldn’t be needed every month. Pivot needs to get this resolved yesterday. Don’t want to send out the dropper on a brand new bike. You seen that yet Jason?
Weird, haven't had a single issue in a full season of riding with my 429+Fox Dropper and haven't done any maintenance on it yet. Usually the only issues I've had consistently with the Fox Transfer is in cold weather they stop working entirely (
@@montechie Maybe just needs some nitro. I’ve also had 4 spokes break. Any issues with that Wes? Don’t want to send out the wheel for 3+ weeks.
@@jasonw3287 That seatpost should be covered under warranty, both Fox & Pivot have good reps for covering warranties. Often sticky dropper posts (new condition) is too much torque on the seatclamp. No spokes broke after ~400 miles in the Rockies, but from past experience on other bikes I true my own when I get a new bike or get a wheel back from the shop. Usually the DT Swiss rim+hubs are pretty bomber across brands, and I lack finesse on my landings :).
brandy and yumyum!!
lol
Do you plan to try a 140 mm Pike?
I was going to save this for the live stream but................ this is a 140mm Pike..... I just didn't want to get a billion questions or comments or judgment or whatever... We'll discuss more in the live stream!
What are the upper limits of the RM Element? How gnarly/fast would a trail have to be for you to not want to ride this bike?
Unsure of limits yet but The geo is built to party! Just hope the sus can keep up
Compared to the Transition Spur, pros & cons?
Will discuss in the live stream.. Thanks!
How do you compare this bike with the Yeti sb115 ?
Pretty different really. More stable, longer and quite as easy going. Really pretty different
Hi Jason im coming from a 160-150 orbea rallon, i ride from my xc friends long rides with techy climbs and descends to some gnarly enduro trails with rockgardens jumps and some drops like St George but also some long alpine descends -700m.
Anyway i will like new bike more light, better in rolling trails (orbea its a bit slow on that terrain) but loose less possible in capabilityes on the descends.
Rascal, sb 130 could fit but i think a bit heavier. Ripmo always there in between, but maybe Stumpy? 140-130 sounds maybe not enough, but its very light, and i think more plush on descends than the RM Element.. not many 140 rear machines that are efficient om climbs but feel like 150-155 on gnarly stuff.
Cheers
I would look at the Trail 429 w a 140mm fox 36 and see what you think. Or the RM Instinct.... builds up light weight and is a dream to ride!
@@mtbyumyum thanks for the suggestions but i will need more options: pivot its very very close but some big cons: superboost, no frame only, great DW platform but only 120 (even knowing works like bigger bike)
RC in spain poor dealer and aftersale
So is why thought stumpy, really dont know when usually 429, 130lr or stumpy will have the repleacement, maybe during summer...
@@gabrielmarias972 If you're worried about 120mm on the 429, look at the Pivot Switchblade too. Solid bike that I believe Jason owned at one point. Reviews great. I think the Stumpy is close to this RM Element, also has the horst link style suspension, and reviews well (lots of build options too). If the regular Stumpy isn't enough, check out the Stumpy Evo at 150/160, though you might be back where you started! There aren't many bad options, just what's available and supported in your area.
@@Gothenburg85 thanks a lot! For me the big difference its stumpy or enduro 429 probably i can have a bike around 28.5lbs, where evo, yeti 130, revel rascal i think will be a bike probably more than 30. So my doubt is if there is too many trails, drops... i cant do with the first kind of bikes that compensate the lightnes of the bike.
Also i already have good carbon wheels and pivot no frame option.
Lets see
@@gabrielmarias972what did you go for then?
If you have to choose between this element and the ripley for bc bike race, which one would you prefer?
Ripley
@@mtbyumyum Would be excited if you join the BC bike race
Fun. When?
In terms of pedalling efficiency, how does the Element compare to the Instinct? Having a hard time deciding between the two and have no way of demoing either where I live.
This is a great question and one I wish I could have made a video about in a head to head comparison.... both excellent trail bikes! For me, there are 2 questions you should ask yourself. First, what is your trail speed? Second, what is your terrain like? If you are consistently hitting down hill speeds over 18 mph then the Instinct is your weapon of choice. If you occasionally hit 18-20 mph down hill but your avg is well below 18 mph then the Element will be the more rewarding bike to ride. So the first question is SPEED. Second question is terrain. Speed isn't as big of a factor in really chunky hairy terrain. Most people (95%) don't ever ride terrain that the Element or other sub 130mm bikes cant handle. So the end result is being over bikes 95% of the time. This isn't the end of the world, the Instinct with fast rolling trail tires can still be a lot of fun down hill in sub 18 mph speeds on smoother buffed trails but.... the Element would be more rewarding and climb slightly better. But, BUT... if you ride chunky trails regularly or often enough during the season then you will be glad to be on the Instinct. Good luck and I hope I didn't ad to the confusion or difficulty of finding the right bike.
@@mtbyumyum much appreciated, thanks for the reply!
@@mtbyumyum you should pin this comment to all of your reviews. It's amazing to me people choose 160 / 150 mm bikes when their local trails are 99% smooth, loose over hard surfaces with maybe a few 1-2 ft drops. If you live somewhere with near constant chunky terrain I totally get it. Most people would be way happier on short travel 29ers riding very smooth trails. Also some people may not be realistic about their speeds.
Hi Jason
In Israel I ride mostly rocky terrain.
What about 22 element vs YT izzo ?
I had a ripley v4 before.
Any thoughts?
For rocky terrain I think you would be better off with the Ripley or Pivot Trail 429... the Element has a lower bottom bracket that would cause more pedal strikes in rocky terrain. Good luck!
@@mtbyumyum thanks!!
Only an hour ago I found an AF RIPLEY (after I sold my V4 last month - a mistake..but for a higher price than I bought it a year ago…) upgraded for an XT ANd I’m gonna install my Magura trail brakes and I’m set .thx again 🙏
This channel should get more subs. I think this is another Spur to be honest though.
Certainly not the Spur…. And thanks. I think this channel needs more attention too👍
@mtbyumyum, How is it different from the Spur? I was going to ask on my own but then saw the comment and your reply.
How does it compare to the 2022 regular Stumpy?
Also curious
Wish I would have talked about that more in the video.... they're actually pretty similar. Great topic for the live stream Tuesday evening. Thanks!
Ripley vs the Element for a Marathon race bike like the BC Bike Race?
Ripley
A lot of what you said about this bike you said about the Transition Spur. Surprised you didn’t mention it in the comparison. What do you think of the two. You bought the element, not the Spur. Can you talk about the differences in the live stream.
You bet👍
Was reach number you mentioned with a 50 mm stem or the 30 mm you put on it?
Reach doesn’t include stem length
Bingo. Measure straight up from bottom bracket then over to the center of the steer tube👍
Ok thanks, I was trying to get a sense of the additional reach from stem and bars (assuming modest back sweep). Appreciate the clarification.
I just spent two days test riding the Alloy 10 here on the front range in Colorado. My local trails are rocky, loose, and fast. My own bike is 2018 RM Instinct, which I still love. Very impressed at what this bike could handle with a budget build. The RockShox Judy worked surprisingly well... I agree, the cornering on this bike was super impressive. I run way beefier tires on my Instinct and the WTB Ranger 2.3's hooked up nicely. I was kind of amazed how this model did. For under $3K, this model is a great option for someone getting into the sport or on a budget. And...Rm's alloy frames have come along way. It is a great looking bike. I'm like Jason, did not take me long to decide, yes, I want one.
Nice. Thanks for sharing and glad you liked it!
What if this sports a 140 fork and cushcore, would it kill the purpose of this bike?
I was saving this for the live stream but, my Element has 140mm pike on it....
Hi, I saw that you changed the stem to a purple color, where can I get an Element c30 stem in that color and which one do I need? And I saw that you also changed the front wheel to a purple color, what is this part exactly? Thanks 🙏
Call Chris at Salt Cycles! He has them in stock. I9 stem and I9 Hydra hubs laced to Salt Cycles custom carbon wheels. Call him- 801-943-8502
THANKS 👍
2nd comment! But also good review!
How much do you already miss the ripley?
I've ridden both. The Element is WAY more stable at speed.
Haha! The Ripley is excellent and I plan to discuss this more in the Live Stream Tuesday evening 👍
Can’t decide between this and pivot trail 429. RM would be 1000€ cheaper and I would have a set of wheels ready as not superboost
Both use press fit bottom brackets. I’ve read about demo Elements with creaky BBs. A local bike shop employee told me that Pivot’s are much more trouble free than average because their tolerances are so much tighter than other manufacturers. He said Pivot tolerances are within 0.5% vs 5-7% for others. Maybe why Pivot cost a little more. I have many thousands of miles on my first Pivot, a 2015 Mach 4 C, and my frame has been the most bomber FS bike I’ve ever had. People complain about PF BBs but this Pivot continues to run silent.
I looked for you at sedona mountain bike festival this year … didn’t see you :(
maybe next year!
Tallboy xo1 axs here
What bikes do you have now ?
2022 Stumpjumper Sworks with 140mm Fox 36 XTR build
2022 Yeti SB120 XTR build
2022 Ibis Ripley XTR build
2022 Ibis Ripmo XT build
@@mtbyumyum Favorite ?
I just Bought :
Epic Expert
Mojo In the mail ( 25% off black friday )
Trek ProCaliber 9.6
Thinking about a Pivot...Not sure...Very Expensive !
I hate how this was never compared to the Transition Spur/Trek Top Fuel/YT Izzo, been looking for those 3 comparos, but maybe you haven't ridden em.
Haven't ridden the Trek or YT
Did you ever get a chance to weigh the Carbon 50?
I never did when it was stock. Probably should have done that... darn it
what's with the sighs every now and then ? seems as if you're frustrated with the bike
Sounds like someone coming from a full rigid might like this? Still thinking the Pivot 429 is still better.
Of all the short travel bikes, the Ibis Ripley is my favorite!!
Ripley AF or this?
I’m assuming you mean the alloy Element? Great question. AF 👍
Absolutely loving these modern geometry Downcountry bikes. In the past, my biggest complaint about Trailbikes was that they were very heavy unless you bought the $10,000 build. The combination of the XC light Trailbike with Enduro-ish geometry is a total winner. I'm hoping for a 120/120 travel bike with 77* STA and 64* HTA that weighs near 25 pounds. Have you seen the (125/140 travel) Canyon Spectral 125 with the geo numbers above.
Ya that spectral is heavy af and not at all down country.
@@johnr5001 I agree that it is not light-weight but it is short travel and the geo is very progressive. I think that makes the Spectral 125 interesting. Build it up very light (maybe a light-weight 130 mm fork and some lighter faster rolling tires) and it could be pretty Downcountry.
@@marksandoval5361 Gotta disagree. It's a +3000g frame. Ain't nothing DC about it. Solidly a trailbike. DC is taking an XC bike and making it more trail. Not taking an all-mtn bike and making it trail.
Feels like a light weight trail bike to me.
Great bike, unfortunately I have a rule, no more press fit BB's for me.
Rocky mountain actually makes concentric bottom brackets, they don't have issues with press fit BBs like some manufacturers
@@mac001texas that's great to know. Thanks!
how does the revel ranger stack up with the bikes u mention? seems like this bike is in the same category as that. Not a race bike but burly xc bike
It’s most similar to the ripley
😎
You don’t fatbike in the winter?
NO FREAKING WAY. I really don't get it..... such a lame sport imho. I've been out maybe 5-6 times. Conditions have to be perfect for it to be any fun and even then, it's not that fun. I would rather ride a trainer or run on a treadmill....
@@mtbyumyum
Fat bikes seem to be either you love it or hate it, Hahaaa!
I live in central idaho and we have 6 month long winters here and miles and miles of groomed forest access roads in the winter.
You can ride for days on end on isolated groomed forest roads up in the mountains.
Think all day bike touring type rides in isolated wilderness.
But I understand those type of rides are not for everyone.
Hey I love riding in the summer to just as much.
Groomed might be the difference... almost every time i've been fat biking it was basically hiking around in the powder with a 35 pound bike....
You really need either grooming or consistent snowmobile traffic and probably longer winters too, but I love fatbiking in Montana. My fatbike is 26-27lbs pending tire setup btw, Fatboy SL ftw, sadly only made 1 year.
It's a xc bike not a trail bike look at their website.
They built it to race xc races like the Cape epic or b.c race type of races like them
Have you ridden it? It’s like an XC bike climbing and more like the most capable trail bike descending. Has big travel geometry above the trail class
Pivot Trail 429 Medium size *670mm standover* ( 26.375")
Rocky Mtn Element Medium *808mm standover* ( 31.8" )
My height 5'8" *My inseam 29"* My knutts have clearance on the Pivot - Guess which one I'll order.
In an age where *_5 years ago_* most FS bike manufacturers figured out how to get their standover height down well below 720mm, Rocky Mtn should be ashamed to market a knutt-cracker like the Element complete with a child-free-future standover height 😩 - At least it might save the price of a vasectomy.
Rocky measure the standover in a different place. They even state this in their geo chart. Do some research before you start a tirade.
Do you still have the element?
no
@@mtbyumyum gutted. What are you riding now? And why the change?
Great bike , rides smooth ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing .
I just stumbled across this “review”. Seems a bit disingenuous to review a bike that you’ve heavily modified from stock. Wheels, hubs, tires, stem ,front fork have all been replaced on this bike. Who knows what else? Not really a review of the factory bike anymore, is it?
you are going bald because of those helmets you wear