Todays video is sponsored by Nolly Eyewear: bit.ly/3YfVKzv Click the link and enjoy 25% off and free shipping in the United States! Use promo code: yumyum at check out! I'm done spending $200-$300 on glasses of any kind... I've been wearing the Adapt glasses for the past month and they're not only affordable, they've been great out on the trail! 25% off the best fitting and coolest glasses you'll ever own! Nolly Eyewear: bit.ly/3YfVKzv
Thanks! We love riding together and hes starting to get good enough to really push it a bit. So fun! One of my very favorite things is riding with my wife and kids!!
Thanks, yeah, I'm proud of him... love following him on the bike and he's really getting the hang of it and can just tell that he feels the trail and moves well on the bike. Thank you for your long time support!!
Another great review and your son is an absolute shredder! Thanks for Nolly Eyewear promo. I just purchased a pair like yours, for myself, and a pair for my daughter.
@@mtbyumyum Maybe a fun/informative branch to your channel content would be; how you taught him to ride with such confidence and speed, bikes and gear that fits/works for him, etc.
Yeah, Ryan is on the XS Element (previous model with horst link) 27.5 wheels standard on the xs model. Been a great option for him... good geo for a more "trail" feel for him.
I also own a 2024 SB140 LR and recently had a free demo on the Ripmo V3. I pretty much agree with everything you said about both bikes. I left satisfied that I still prefer my SB140 LR over the Ripmo, although I would be a happy Ripmo owner. BTW, regarding the SB140, on the flip side you can beef up the suspension. For the park days I swap mine with a Kitsuma coil and Fox 38 with a Vorsprung Secus, and with the right tires it'll happily eat the gnarliest park laps all day.
Mixed-wheel bikes are an invention by the bike industry. Literally no one asked for this. I appreciate your transparent, reviews and you're one of the channels I follow most on YT. I did purchase a Ripley V4 because of your reviews, but ended up hating it due to geo conflicts with my neanderthal body. Now on a Yeti and it's my 'Goldilocks' bike. Amazing in every way.
Thanks, glad you found your “Goldilocks” bike, although I do like the way my mixed-wheel bikes ride! Also, dirt bikes (and street bike I think) have been mixed wheel for basically forever.... so maybe new to pedal bikes but not "new"
Thank you! Yep, really grateful my son loves to ride and ski with me... and he's very good at both for his age! I wish I would have got a chance to ride the updated Rascal before the cold weather came in... I really enjoyed the time I spent on the Rascal a few years ago. As best I can remember, it didn't feel quite as efficient climbing as either of these bikes... but it's been awhile. I loved the way the Rascal descended tho!! 10/10
This is what I like about Jason and why I watch MTB yumyum. He can accept and describe how two bikes can be just as enjoyable/good and yet be different. Other so called reviewers are so narrow minded there is only room in their brains for one flavor of good and everything else must be bad, and God forbid they compare brands in fear the sponsors will drop them (a waste of time). It almost like Jason allows for Vanilla Ice-cream flavor to be good, yet Strawberry is also good, and Chocolate and Rum Raisin, and Rocky Road, and Mint chocolate etc. depending on your mood that day. And he has no problem describing each flavor to you. Thank God for this channel.
wow, thank you!! That is very nice of you to say. My wife (and mother actually) will tell you I am as particular a person that you would ever meet... smells, sounds, touch... whatever it is, for what ever reason, I am like hyper aware of stuff.... I think that's why the channel as worked this long despite the production, industry support or consistency of publishing content on my end. Anyway, thanks!
Nice! I think you'll love it... that little bit extra travel at probably no weight penalty and still has very good trail manners even at slower speeds. Congrats!
These both have better high speed trail manners and geo than the previous Switchblade. Also, the switchblade could feel a bit harsh for me sometimes... new blade is just too big for me....
Love the way you pointed out inboard storage MAKES BIKES HEAVIER. Many pay an extra thousand to save 2 lbs and then put it right back by filling the storage bin. (??!!??)
Jason, if the Ripmo is both softer & less supportive than the Yeti - doesn't that beg the question; *_What if you run a little more air pressure in the Ripmo?_*
Another speaks my interest, are you implying you are getting closer to full travel out of the Yeti on those blue trails? Cuz that would make it seem like the yeti was the softer or more active more absorbent bike and yet you keep talking about the ripmo being just that. I guess I'd love for you to go ahead and over pressure it enough to wear it in no way suffers inefficiency versus the yeti and then report back on how the overall ride quality changed. Appreciate your reply.
Correct, closer to full travel on the sb140 and it still feels more supportive and feels like it's riding higher in it's travel. I just think the new Ripmo feels very soft in the first 3rd or half of the shock travel and just has a slightly more "pillow cloud" feeling than the previous Ripmo or current sb140. To be clear, I think it's a good thing and intentional by Ibis for this bike! Sag numbers are fine on the Ripmo and have bottomed it out in higher speed more chunky trails... just not these blue trails. hope that helps.
@ funny you should ask. I bought two of them. A 190x45 that weighs 580 g. without the battery. I also bought a 210x55 but I did not weigh that one. That one is a little larger as well. The shocks themselves are around $1000 and then the sensor kits are $400. I bought the 210x55 for my Canyon Spectral and was completely blown away on how incredible it made the bike feel. I then bought the 190x45 for my Cervelo ZFS5 cross country bike. Again, I couldn’t be happier. If you can swing the cost, I highly recommend them.
I like how PB described the new Ripmo, "compromised." It's mullet or full 29er, it's ripley or ripmo, it has a flip chip. jack of trades master of none.
@@mtbyumyum what's wrong with PinkBike? The review series they just released last week was great. They seem honest. They kinda destroyed the Rocky Mountain, didn't sugar coat anything, didn't overly praise anything. Everything had some negatives. They mentioned which bikes tend to rattle, fail here and there, perform better in different situations and they used multiple opinions.
I actually like the Switchblade but Pivot’s sizing has become too big in their most recent model changes… the new (current) Switchblade and Firebird in size Medium no longer fit me and just feel way too big. Sadly the size small on both are a bit cramped for me as well
@@mtbyumyum 110% agree with that comment. Accurate. I'm 5'9 and questioning the fit of my Switchblade. The newest Switchblade model I agree, its big. You really need to get on it, ride it and compare to other bikes to see which is right for you. Excellent video here. Well done as usual. Thank you.
Great video Jase as always and… One things for sure no question., If Mtb yum yum has TWO bikes I can guarantee ONE will DEFINITELY be an Ibis !! 😂👍🏾 The Ripmo looks sooooo good 😊
This is the video i was waiting for… thanks Yum Yum!! About the switchblade is it more focused to enduro gnarly trails? Please get the new hightower and compare it vs yeti,ripmo and switchblade 😃
Which is the more versatile bike? Trying to decide between one of these of a Ripley V5. Can you ride the SB140 fine on flatter terrain or is it just to dull on those types of trails?
I would say the SB140 is more versatile.... has a slightly better pedaling platform for more "xc"ish type rides and just overall feels more efficient. The Yeti is also lighter weight and will a set of my carbon yum yum wheels, the yeti can get down in the low 27 lbs range! I would take the sb140 over the V5 ripley all day!!! Plus, Salt Cycles (801-943-8502) has them on sale right now... of course they're an Ibis deal too if you end up going with the Ripley.... just would be the direction I would go. Good luck!
Hi Jasen. "Such a good time to be a mtbiker!" :-D is this your prefered sentence when on the bike? ;-) Im still surprised you didn't like the sb120 that much. I intend to build one with very light components and fast rolling tires, because im convinced that the switch infinity + light components + trail geometry (66,5° headtube angle) is a great combo for xc/trail riding for those who ride twitchy and why not technical trails up and down.
hah yep! It's a great time to be a mountain biker and the sb120 is a great bike! At the time, and in comparison to the V4 Ripley, I would have gone with the Ripley over the sb120.... that's not to say I didn't like the sb120 tho. It is actually a very nimble and playful bike and slightly more capable than the V4 ripley.... plus, Salt Cycles has them on a massive discount right now!! I think I was just comparing the weight of the sb120 to the sb140 and was sort of leaning that way.... I really liked the bike tho! Good luck and be sure to reach out to Chris on our sb120 build! 801-943-8502
Yeti has always made great bikes. I have had two 26er versions of their ASR, and a Road Project. Any chance you still have time to review the new Revel Rascal? They are having a 40% off sale right now.
Yeah, I really wish I could have had a week with the Rascal before the weather turned.... likely wont be till spring at this point unless I get down to southern utah
I'm surprised u haven't rod a Orbea occam yet. can you please do a review on the h30 model. as im looking to may purchasing one. for the price its same as the specialized stumpjumer comp alloy. also looking at the kona process 134
@@mtbyumyum imagine if Yeti did design a in frame storage for the Yeti. The in frame storage does add about a pound to frames. the Yeti is already on the heavy side with the storage option. Personally I love in frame storage. not wearing a pack feels great.
@@mtbyumyum As far as the SI the amount of scratched stanchion parts I see worries me. It's just another thing that needs maintenance and introduces concern.
What is your opinion in the differences between the older ibis ripmo v2s and ripley v4s compared to these bikes? Really I'm interested in your opinion on the ibis ripley v4s in a everyday rider compared to the newer 2025 bike lineup.
If you don’t need the protection that comes with dhr/dhr ii, I’d say give it a try. I love it but only ride it on blue trails. It’s the same setup i have on my wife’s bike
I’m trading in my Switchblade and going with one of these two probably soon. Hard lean on Yeti . The new green Yeti is drool……Whats your take on AXS worth it? I have it and find it to be more a pain and might also go back to mechanic cables for my rear. Not sure. Any thoughts?
Personal preference really on the shifting... I prefer mechanical over axs... I like the presence of the cable feeling on my thumb... I also tend to sort preload the cable just a bit for a more precise shift as needed.. maybe a bad habit really lol. Good luck and be sure to reach out to Chris at Salt Cycles for best pricing on the sb140 #801-943-8502
No, I would still get along better with these two bikes. The Switchblade can also feel a bit harsh for me going through high speed chattery sections of trail… I owned the previous generation Switchblade and had to mess with the rear shock to get it feeling just right. Typically I prefer the feel of the Ibis bikes
If you have let’s say a Santa Cruz Blur with stock setup that’s pretty freaking awesome for all XC, would you still recommend the Forekaster or Rekon’s on the 140 as my other bike, or leave the chunk tires on the 140? I LOVE both bikes but do feel like I could use some more speed/less drag on the Yeti at times… So in summary 😅, Yeti with XC tires overall a better setup for you on what you like to ride (I ride similar trails to what I’ve seen you rip), or do you leave it with the bigger tires? Thanks for your channel, it’s amazing. Sharing the glasses link to my biking groups with your discount code/direct link.
Grip X on the Ripmo. It goes like this for me: Grip X > Grip X2 and Grip 2 > Grip X Honestly, since the new forks came out I've not liked any of them as much as the old Grip 2 and my most recent bike has a Pike Ultimate on it with charger 3
@@mtbyumyum It's too bad the Ripmo comes with the Grip X and not the X2 like some other bikes in that price range. Can't say I've heard stellar reports on the Grip X. I was debating on getting a Grip2 for my upcoming Ripmo build but I ended up getting a good deal on a new Podium X2.
@@mtbyumyumthat's interesting! Maybe you've been unlucky with your new fork / x2 damper? :-/ anyway, it's nice to read that the grip 2 is still one of the best!
Yeah, honestly, I've not enjoyed any of the X2 forks in the past few months.... who knows. Maybe it's because I'm lighter weight... I really have no idea but so far I'd rather have the old forks on these bikes. My sb140 has a Grip2 and it's noticeably better.
I rode the SB 140 recently and thought it climbed and descended well but the stack height made it really hard to manual and bunny hop compared to my SC MT. Do you run riser bars or higher stack height on your 140. I also used to own a Pivot switchblade, thanks
Ok, story time. I could tell you just the facts but that wouldn’t illustrate the whole process well…so it’s a little long. Sorry. About a month ago I just was in the Denver area to visit family so I stopped in at Yeti to try out a couple sizes of their lunch ride SB120. I was looking for a short travel trail bike. Their size sheet put me (at 170cm tall and long torso) at the top end of small or at the middle bottom of medium. I didn’t intend to get an SB120, I just wanted to get a sense of what size bike I should be on. I’m coming off a little bit too small for me hardtail (bmx habits die hard) and I was hoping to keep the ease of bunnyhop and manual while getting onto a bike with a little more appropriate sizing (either a longer small or short-to-mid-sized medium). The reach, chainstay, and stack of the medium SB120 is pretty similar to the medium SB140 with the 140 being a few mm taller, 7mm longer reach, and 1mm longer chainstay so I think these observations are relevant. The medium SB120 felt a little harder to pull up/manual/bunnyhop during the quick demo than I wanted. We raised the stem to 25mm of spacers and it felt WAY better. It was easier to pull into a manual. It bunnyhopped better. I jumped back and forth with the small a few times and the small felt nimble but twitchy and the medium felt maneuverable for both my body and bike. I purchased the medium. The bike is SO sick that the demo talked me into it immediately. But I still wanted a little less reach to help it feel more maneuverable (bmx dies hard!)…I saw that Burgtec has a 42.5mm reach stem to swap in place of the 50mm Burgtec that ships on the bike. Sweet. I haven’t had it on the trails yet because it’s 9°F and we have snow everywhere, but with the 25mm of spacers under the shorter stem I’m pulling up into manuals easily and bunnyhopping easily in my garage. Long story short? It’s a cool bike and going up with the stack a little would help you (and anyone else) gain that last bit of leverage to hop/manual more easily. …plus if you’re really worried about it you could go with the Burgtec Josh Bryceland 38mm (or 50mm) rise bars to stay in-brand for the build!
I have in-frame storage on my Stumpy Evo and I don't use it. I tried it and I hated it and here's why. It's too small and didn't have enough storage and I needed to use another bag anyway. It was very hard to use and very hard to get stuff in and out. The water battle is attached to the hatch which was weird. If they made the downtube bigger so that the storage was bigger and then made the hatch bigger and did not attach the water bottle to the hatch, then I might like it. Maybe the hatch could face to the side. In the end, it was just easier to use a bar top bag.
Yeah, I guess I look at Bikes in just a few categories. Maybe different than the rest of the Bike industry. For me, there are cross country bikes, trail bikes, and all mountain bikes…. Of course there’s road bikes, BMX bikes, downhill bikes, but speaking about mountain bikes in general those are the three categories I put them in. I would not put this in the heavy hitting all mountain bike category. I know the bike industry will use the word Enduro bike but it drives me crazy. I’m not really sure what an Enduro bike is or a downcountry bike for that matter😝
@ I don’t get it either. I’m watching Pinkbike release their bike review series right now and it’s so confusing how they break these bikes up and label them. That’s why I like your channel. Just a dude riding and telling me what he likes or doesn’t like about a bike he’s just ridden. That’s really the next best thing to throwing a leg over one. Personally I like Santa Cruz Tallboy for my quiver killer.
@@mtbyumyum oha ya...have you seen the comment sections! For a real treat track down the comments on the instinct. Seems the Canyon is coming out on top.
Stock volume spacers work perfectly for me. I’ve had to swap volume spacers on other bikes but very happy with how both these bikes ride right out of the box!!
@ I would love to see a segment about what your kids ride and what you did to race prep them. My 10-year-old is always intrigued when he sees your son riding. Thanks!
depends if you care about the latest greatest, and storage. The geo is not that much different, the redesigned rear end maybe slightly more progressive. Honestly I am on the V2s and have no intention of going to a V3, not different enough to warrant the change.
Honestly, when they put the fox 38 and X2 shock on the V2 Ripmo, I was no longer interested in that bike. They were making it something that it’s not. Trying to make up for a bike that they didn’t have in the IBIS lineup. Now with the HD6, they were able to put the Ripmo back where it belongs in the trail bike category. Not only that but this bike has better suspension leverage curve or something going on. It’s overall a softer more supple bike than the previous V2 Ripmo. It does not come down to the in framestorage and slight Geo update. It feels like a much different bike than the previous V2.
about to watch this now, but does it seem like Yeti is falling behind by a big amount in the social media space? their bikes seem a bit dated now, get very little attention, and don't even make the big channel reviews anymore.
Todays video is sponsored by Nolly Eyewear: bit.ly/3YfVKzv Click the link and enjoy 25% off and free shipping in the United States! Use promo code: yumyum at check out! I'm done spending $200-$300 on glasses of any kind...
I've been wearing the Adapt glasses for the past month and they're not only affordable, they've been great out on the trail! 25% off the best fitting and coolest glasses you'll ever own!
Nolly Eyewear: bit.ly/3YfVKzv
Hi do they fog up
Your kid is killing it
Thanks! We love riding together and hes starting to get good enough to really push it a bit. So fun! One of my very favorite things is riding with my wife and kids!!
@mtbyumyum i understand. Great that you're teaching your kids healthy habits early
Bought the sb140 based on your previous review comparing it to the ripmo v2s. What a bike! Have not been disappointed!
Couldn’t say it better myself. What a bike!
Love seeing your son out there! He's a better rider than me, that's for sure! Thanks for the videos, btw, been watching them since the pandemic days.
Thanks, yeah, I'm proud of him... love following him on the bike and he's really getting the hang of it and can just tell that he feels the trail and moves well on the bike. Thank you for your long time support!!
Just noticed that the SB140 has a threaded bottom bracket, very nice Yeti finally got away from press fit BBs. 🤘
Never had an issue with a pressfit bb. It's a better way to fit bearings when it's done properly
Another great one Jason, happy holiday weekend my friend! By the way, your son is getting really goooood!
Your kid is freaking
Shredding
Like a boss!!
Haha thanks🤙
Another great review and your son is an absolute shredder! Thanks for Nolly Eyewear promo. I just purchased a pair like yours, for myself, and a pair for my daughter.
Thank you! Yeah, he's a blast to ride with and really getting to be a strong rider. Enjoy the glasses. They've been great for me!
@@mtbyumyum Maybe a fun/informative branch to your channel content would be; how you taught him to ride with such confidence and speed, bikes and gear that fits/works for him, etc.
Nice trail riding Ryan - Cheers.
Thanks 👍
@@mtbyumyum You to for a another cool video - Cheers :)
Agree! Jason, is he on the XS Element you mentioned previously? Have you been happy with it for him? Thanks for your reviews!
Yeah, Ryan is on the XS Element (previous model with horst link) 27.5 wheels standard on the xs model. Been a great option for him... good geo for a more "trail" feel for him.
Super helpful, in the middle of deciding between the two; appreciate ya
I also own a 2024 SB140 LR and recently had a free demo on the Ripmo V3. I pretty much agree with everything you said about both bikes. I left satisfied that I still prefer my SB140 LR over the Ripmo, although I would be a happy Ripmo owner. BTW, regarding the SB140, on the flip side you can beef up the suspension. For the park days I swap mine with a Kitsuma coil and Fox 38 with a Vorsprung Secus, and with the right tires it'll happily eat the gnarliest park laps all day.
Sick! Your bike sounds awesome!
I just really like the OPTION to mullet as a small rider.
bingo, me too!
In frame storage… agree. A trendy compromise at best. And agree, I dig mullets.
in frame storage.... stupid, stupid, stupid
Came for the review, stayed for Ryan's riding.
Haha thanks. Fun to have him in a few videos now🤘
Yeti motto. "Race bred" and what you describe has always been the Yeti feel in suspension "sporty". Love my 140LR does it all!
Very sporty, bike stays high in its travel and can charge!!
Mixed-wheel bikes are an invention by the bike industry. Literally no one asked for this. I appreciate your transparent, reviews and you're one of the channels I follow most on YT. I did purchase a Ripley V4 because of your reviews, but ended up hating it due to geo conflicts with my neanderthal body. Now on a Yeti and it's my 'Goldilocks' bike. Amazing in every way.
Thanks, glad you found your “Goldilocks” bike, although I do like the way my mixed-wheel bikes ride! Also, dirt bikes (and street bike I think) have been mixed wheel for basically forever.... so maybe new to pedal bikes but not "new"
Your boy is KILLING it, what a talented rider! So great you get to share hobbies. How do these bikes compare to the Rascal?
Thank you! Yep, really grateful my son loves to ride and ski with me... and he's very good at both for his age! I wish I would have got a chance to ride the updated Rascal before the cold weather came in... I really enjoyed the time I spent on the Rascal a few years ago. As best I can remember, it didn't feel quite as efficient climbing as either of these bikes... but it's been awhile. I loved the way the Rascal descended tho!! 10/10
This is what I like about Jason and why I watch MTB yumyum. He can accept and describe how two bikes can be just as enjoyable/good and yet be different. Other so called reviewers are so narrow minded there is only room in their brains for one flavor of good and everything else must be bad, and God forbid they compare brands in fear the sponsors will drop them (a waste of time). It almost like Jason allows for Vanilla Ice-cream flavor to be good, yet Strawberry is also good, and Chocolate and Rum Raisin, and Rocky Road, and Mint chocolate etc. depending on your mood that day. And he has no problem describing each flavor to you. Thank God for this channel.
wow, thank you!! That is very nice of you to say. My wife (and mother actually) will tell you I am as particular a person that you would ever meet... smells, sounds, touch... whatever it is, for what ever reason, I am like hyper aware of stuff.... I think that's why the channel as worked this long despite the production, industry support or consistency of publishing content on my end. Anyway, thanks!
Just swapped my 429E for a SB140. Can't wait to ride it next season!
Nice! I think you'll love it... that little bit extra travel at probably no weight penalty and still has very good trail manners even at slower speeds. Congrats!
I agree with you on in frame storage. Some of my buddies have it and still use hip packs 😂
down tube storage... I really don't get it
Single Hatch Internal Tote System
Don't know if it's just the camera angle but that Ripmo looks huge sitting next to the Yeti...🤔👍
Love to know more how these compare to the new and old switchblade. you mentioned it in the video a little but would love to hear more about that.
These both have better high speed trail manners and geo than the previous Switchblade. Also, the switchblade could feel a bit harsh for me sometimes... new blade is just too big for me....
I ‘ d be interested in a comparison between the Ripmo V2 and the V3 😊
Completely different bikes in my experience. I really didn’t care for the fox 38 and X2 shock
Ry is such a stud!! 😍
Yep! Gets it from his mother💪❤️
Love the way you pointed out inboard storage MAKES BIKES HEAVIER. Many pay an extra thousand to save 2 lbs and then put it right back by filling the storage bin. (??!!??)
Totally... so ridiculous lol
Great Vid. BTW mullets are the best. I'm gonna build up a ripley v5 as a mullet!
Interesting choice! I'd be interested to give that bike any ride as a mullet.... good luck!
Jason, if the Ripmo is both softer & less supportive than the Yeti - doesn't that beg the question;
*_What if you run a little more air pressure in the Ripmo?_*
Good question. I’m not getting full travel out of the Ripmo in these blue trails. I wouldn’t want to run any more pressure than I’m currently at.
Another speaks my interest, are you implying you are getting closer to full travel out of the Yeti on those blue trails? Cuz that would make it seem like the yeti was the softer or more active more absorbent bike and yet you keep talking about the ripmo being just that. I guess I'd love for you to go ahead and over pressure it enough to wear it in no way suffers inefficiency versus the yeti and then report back on how the overall ride quality changed. Appreciate your reply.
Sorry for the voice to text errors, I can't edit on the phone so I'll just leave them.
Correct, closer to full travel on the sb140 and it still feels more supportive and feels like it's riding higher in it's travel. I just think the new Ripmo feels very soft in the first 3rd or half of the shock travel and just has a slightly more "pillow cloud" feeling than the previous Ripmo or current sb140. To be clear, I think it's a good thing and intentional by Ibis for this bike! Sag numbers are fine on the Ripmo and have bottomed it out in higher speed more chunky trails... just not these blue trails. hope that helps.
I'm with Jafo, I'd love to see you pressure it up until it felt as supportive as the Yeti and then report back on what it did to the rest of the ride.
Fox live valve NEO makes any comparisons for climbing or peddling a non issue. The only thing to compare then is how the bike handles going downhill.
Interesting. How much does it weigh and how much does it cost?
@ funny you should ask. I bought two of them. A 190x45 that weighs 580 g. without the battery. I also bought a 210x55 but I did not weigh that one. That one is a little larger as well. The shocks themselves are around $1000 and then the sensor kits are $400.
I bought the 210x55 for my Canyon Spectral and was completely blown away on how incredible it made the bike feel.
I then bought the 190x45 for my Cervelo ZFS5 cross country bike. Again, I couldn’t be happier.
If you can swing the cost, I highly recommend them.
Interesting, thanks! Sounds like I need to check them out!
I like how PB described the new Ripmo, "compromised." It's mullet or full 29er, it's ripley or ripmo, it has a flip chip. jack of trades master of none.
That's a fair argument. But those guys are truely skilled riders. The Ripmo will work for 95% of most riders and it is a great bike.
People still watch pinkbike🤷♂️😆
As I recall, PB also disliked the SB140 last year.
@matradlinski8084 Yet weirdly they love Canyon . They won't bite the hands that feed them
@@mtbyumyum what's wrong with PinkBike? The review series they just released last week was great. They seem honest. They kinda destroyed the Rocky Mountain, didn't sugar coat anything, didn't overly praise anything. Everything had some negatives. They mentioned which bikes tend to rattle, fail here and there, perform better in different situations and they used multiple opinions.
Does Yeti support a mullet combo.
I honestly I think that’s why I like the Switchblade and Ibis is the MX ability.
No mullet option on the sb140… yep, for a trail bike, I’m really enjoying the smaller wheel out back
@ perhaps a mullet option for the Yeti SB 135, similar to the SB 165?
Awesome vid as always. You talked about tuning your suspension. Have you played with changing the amount of tokens on the rear shock of the Yeti?
I’ve changed volume spacer out on other bikes in the past when I needed more comfort or traction but I’ve been very happy with the sb140 as is👍
How does the Pivot switchblade compared to them? Everybody seems to love the switchblade.!!
I actually like the Switchblade but Pivot’s sizing has become too big in their most recent model changes… the new (current) Switchblade and Firebird in size Medium no longer fit me and just feel way too big. Sadly the size small on both are a bit cramped for me as well
@@mtbyumyum 110% agree with that comment. Accurate. I'm 5'9 and questioning the fit of my Switchblade. The newest Switchblade model I agree, its big. You really need to get on it, ride it and compare to other bikes to see which is right for you. Excellent video here. Well done as usual. Thank you.
Great video Jase as always and… One things for sure no question., If Mtb yum yum has TWO bikes I can guarantee ONE will DEFINITELY be an Ibis !! 😂👍🏾 The Ripmo looks sooooo good 😊
This is the video i was waiting for… thanks Yum Yum!! About the switchblade is it more focused to enduro gnarly trails?
Please get the new hightower and compare it vs yeti,ripmo and switchblade 😃
I wouldn’t say the switchblade is more focused on chunkier trails… same category as these two bikes👍
Which is the more versatile bike? Trying to decide between one of these of a Ripley V5. Can you ride the SB140 fine on flatter terrain or is it just to dull on those types of trails?
I would say the SB140 is more versatile.... has a slightly better pedaling platform for more "xc"ish type rides and just overall feels more efficient. The Yeti is also lighter weight and will a set of my carbon yum yum wheels, the yeti can get down in the low 27 lbs range! I would take the sb140 over the V5 ripley all day!!! Plus, Salt Cycles (801-943-8502) has them on sale right now... of course they're an Ibis deal too if you end up going with the Ripley.... just would be the direction I would go. Good luck!
Hi Jasen.
"Such a good time to be a mtbiker!" :-D is this your prefered sentence when on the bike? ;-)
Im still surprised you didn't like the sb120 that much. I intend to build one with very light components and fast rolling tires, because im convinced that the switch infinity + light components + trail geometry (66,5° headtube angle) is a great combo for xc/trail riding for those who ride twitchy and why not technical trails up and down.
hah yep! It's a great time to be a mountain biker and the sb120 is a great bike! At the time, and in comparison to the V4 Ripley, I would have gone with the Ripley over the sb120.... that's not to say I didn't like the sb120 tho. It is actually a very nimble and playful bike and slightly more capable than the V4 ripley.... plus, Salt Cycles has them on a massive discount right now!! I think I was just comparing the weight of the sb120 to the sb140 and was sort of leaning that way.... I really liked the bike tho! Good luck and be sure to reach out to Chris on our sb120 build! 801-943-8502
Yeti has always made great bikes. I have had two 26er versions of their ASR, and a Road Project. Any chance you still have time to review the new Revel Rascal? They are having a 40% off sale right now.
Yeah, I really wish I could have had a week with the Rascal before the weather turned.... likely wont be till spring at this point unless I get down to southern utah
@@mtbyumyum We got over a foot of snow in Gunnison, CO, and close to two feet up the road in Crested Butte, so yeah. Ski time.
Nice! Heading up in the morning with the kids to Snowbird. Nice to get an early opening day this year! Hope you have a great season!!
@@mtbyumyum You as well.
I'm surprised u haven't rod a Orbea occam yet. can you please do a review on the h30 model. as im looking to may purchasing one. for the price its same as the specialized stumpjumer comp alloy. also looking at the kona process 134
I'd rather have a SC Hightower V3 with a 160mm fork as the goldilocks for that category. The Switch infinity has too many negatives for me.
I’ve not had a single negative experience with my sb140
@@mtbyumyum imagine if Yeti did design a in frame storage for the Yeti. The in frame storage does add about a pound to frames. the Yeti is already on the heavy side with the storage option. Personally I love in frame storage. not wearing a pack feels great.
@@mtbyumyum As far as the SI the amount of scratched stanchion parts I see worries me. It's just another thing that needs maintenance and introduces concern.
What is your opinion in the differences between the older ibis ripmo v2s and ripley v4s compared to these bikes? Really I'm interested in your opinion on the ibis ripley v4s in a everyday rider compared to the newer 2025 bike lineup.
The v4 Ripley is a completely different experience. Lighter, faster and more sporty.
Is that a Forkaster/Rekon combo on the Ripmo? How do you like it on that bike? I have laying around, thinking about giving a try in my Ripmo.
If you don’t need the protection that comes with dhr/dhr ii, I’d say give it a try. I love it but only ride it on blue trails. It’s the same setup i have on my wife’s bike
Dude. Any downside to running the lunch ride SB140 at 160mm compared to the standard 140 at 150mm front?
Have you ridden Santa Cruz 5010 Mx wheel?
Yes, I’ve spent time on the current and previous Bronson. Check my library of videos👍
I’m trading in my Switchblade and going with one of these two probably soon. Hard lean on Yeti . The new green Yeti is drool……Whats your take on AXS worth it? I have it and find it to be more a pain and might also go back to mechanic cables for my rear. Not sure. Any thoughts?
Personal preference really on the shifting... I prefer mechanical over axs... I like the presence of the cable feeling on my thumb... I also tend to sort preload the cable just a bit for a more precise shift as needed.. maybe a bad habit really lol. Good luck and be sure to reach out to Chris at Salt Cycles for best pricing on the sb140 #801-943-8502
Damn! How old is your kid hitting those jumps?
Haha 11 yrs old at the time we filmed this. Yeah, he’s getting better each year! You should see him ski!!
If the switchblade had better sizing for you, do you think you would have liked it more than the ripmo and sb140? How do these 3 bikes compare?
No, I would still get along better with these two bikes. The Switchblade can also feel a bit harsh for me going through high speed chattery sections of trail… I owned the previous generation Switchblade and had to mess with the rear shock to get it feeling just right. Typically I prefer the feel of the Ibis bikes
What tires do you recommend switching to for the flow/longer treks? Is it worth upgrading from a 130LR to the 140LR?
Rekon front and rear is excellent! Forekaster up front is nice to but not really needed. If you need more braking power, forekaster out back too
Worth upgrading from 130LR to 140LR?
Thank you for the comparison. What tires do you recommend for the SB140LR instead of the DHF/DHRII ?
For a faster more “trail” experience, maxxis Forekaster is very good and the Rekon is even slightly faster! Love the Rekons!!
If you have let’s say a Santa Cruz Blur with stock setup that’s pretty freaking awesome for all XC, would you still recommend the Forekaster or Rekon’s on the 140 as my other bike, or leave the chunk tires on the 140? I LOVE both bikes but do feel like I could use some more speed/less drag on the Yeti at times…
So in summary 😅, Yeti with XC tires overall a better setup for you on what you like to ride (I ride similar trails to what I’ve seen you rip), or do you leave it with the bigger tires?
Thanks for your channel, it’s amazing. Sharing the glasses link to my biking groups with your discount code/direct link.
Have you ridden it much on more technical, chunky trails?
Yes! Several different highly technical trail systems on the sb140 and it is amazing!
Hey Jason, What fork dampener are you running on your Ripmo, Grip2, X, X2? Do you have much experience yet with the X vs the X2?
Grip X on the Ripmo. It goes like this for me: Grip X > Grip X2 and Grip 2 > Grip X
Honestly, since the new forks came out I've not liked any of them as much as the old Grip 2 and my most recent bike has a Pike Ultimate on it with charger 3
@@mtbyumyum It's too bad the Ripmo comes with the Grip X and not the X2 like some other bikes in that price range. Can't say I've heard stellar reports on the Grip X. I was debating on getting a Grip2 for my upcoming Ripmo build but I ended up getting a good deal on a new Podium X2.
@@mtbyumyumthat's interesting! Maybe you've been unlucky with your new fork / x2 damper? :-/ anyway, it's nice to read that the grip 2 is still one of the best!
Yeah, honestly, I've not enjoyed any of the X2 forks in the past few months.... who knows. Maybe it's because I'm lighter weight... I really have no idea but so far I'd rather have the old forks on these bikes. My sb140 has a Grip2 and it's noticeably better.
@@mtbyumyum I have been playing around with the clocking on the top cap of the gripx I think I find that it can help the feel.
I rode the SB 140 recently and thought it climbed and descended well but the stack height made it really hard to manual and bunny hop compared to my SC MT. Do you run riser bars or higher stack height on your 140. I also used to own a Pivot switchblade, thanks
20mm rise bars
Ok, story time. I could tell you just the facts but that wouldn’t illustrate the whole process well…so it’s a little long. Sorry.
About a month ago I just was in the Denver area to visit family so I stopped in at Yeti to try out a couple sizes of their lunch ride SB120. I was looking for a short travel trail bike. Their size sheet put me (at 170cm tall and long torso) at the top end of small or at the middle bottom of medium. I didn’t intend to get an SB120, I just wanted to get a sense of what size bike I should be on.
I’m coming off a little bit too small for me hardtail (bmx habits die hard) and I was hoping to keep the ease of bunnyhop and manual while getting onto a bike with a little more appropriate sizing (either a longer small or short-to-mid-sized medium).
The reach, chainstay, and stack of the medium SB120 is pretty similar to the medium SB140 with the 140 being a few mm taller, 7mm longer reach, and 1mm longer chainstay so I think these observations are relevant.
The medium SB120 felt a little harder to pull up/manual/bunnyhop during the quick demo than I wanted. We raised the stem to 25mm of spacers and it felt WAY better. It was easier to pull into a manual. It bunnyhopped better. I jumped back and forth with the small a few times and the small felt nimble but twitchy and the medium felt maneuverable for both my body and bike.
I purchased the medium. The bike is SO sick that the demo talked me into it immediately.
But I still wanted a little less reach to help it feel more maneuverable (bmx dies hard!)…I saw that Burgtec has a 42.5mm reach stem to swap in place of the 50mm Burgtec that ships on the bike. Sweet.
I haven’t had it on the trails yet because it’s 9°F and we have snow everywhere, but with the 25mm of spacers under the shorter stem I’m pulling up into manuals easily and bunnyhopping easily in my garage.
Long story short? It’s a cool bike and going up with the stack a little would help you (and anyone else) gain that last bit of leverage to hop/manual more easily.
…plus if you’re really worried about it you could go with the Burgtec Josh Bryceland 38mm (or 50mm) rise bars to stay in-brand for the build!
I have in-frame storage on my Stumpy Evo and I don't use it. I tried it and I hated it and here's why. It's too small and didn't have enough storage and I needed to use another bag anyway. It was very hard to use and very hard to get stuff in and out. The water battle is attached to the hatch which was weird. If they made the downtube bigger so that the storage was bigger and then made the hatch bigger and did not attach the water bottle to the hatch, then I might like it. Maybe the hatch could face to the side. In the end, it was just easier to use a bar top bag.
😆👍
I’m too old school. 160 fork and a 64.5 head angle…to me, that’s not a trail bike, that’s all mountain or enduro or something but not trail.
Yeah, I guess I look at Bikes in just a few categories. Maybe different than the rest of the Bike industry. For me, there are cross country bikes, trail bikes, and all mountain bikes…. Of course there’s road bikes, BMX bikes, downhill bikes, but speaking about mountain bikes in general those are the three categories I put them in. I would not put this in the heavy hitting all mountain bike category. I know the bike industry will use the word Enduro bike but it drives me crazy. I’m not really sure what an Enduro bike is or a downcountry bike for that matter😝
@ I don’t get it either. I’m watching Pinkbike release their bike review series right now and it’s so confusing how they break these bikes up and label them. That’s why I like your channel. Just a dude riding and telling me what he likes or doesn’t like about a bike he’s just ridden. That’s really the next best thing to throwing a leg over one.
Personally I like Santa Cruz Tallboy for my quiver killer.
Thank you. And I agree, Tallboy is an excellent option if only owning one bike! Nice chatting. Happy Thanksgiving!
what are the weights?
Pinkbike wasn’t too friendly to the Ripmo. It really sounds like it wasn’t as good as we all hoped.
People still watch pinkbike...
@@mtbyumyum oha ya...have you seen the comment sections! For a real treat track down the comments on the instinct. Seems the Canyon is coming out on top.
How do you have the yeti shock setup? Have you messed with tokens at all?
Stock volume spacers work perfectly for me. I’ve had to swap volume spacers on other bikes but very happy with how both these bikes ride right out of the box!!
Which bike do your son ride?
2023 Rocky Mountain Element size xs 27.5 wheels
@ I would love to see a segment about what your kids ride and what you did to race prep them. My 10-year-old is always intrigued when he sees your son riding. Thanks!
Good idea. Thanks for the suggestion!
V2S vs V3? If you could choose on ripmo
depends if you care about the latest greatest, and storage. The geo is not that much different, the redesigned rear end maybe slightly more progressive. Honestly I am on the V2s and have no intention of going to a V3, not different enough to warrant the change.
Honestly, when they put the fox 38 and X2 shock on the V2 Ripmo, I was no longer interested in that bike. They were making it something that it’s not. Trying to make up for a bike that they didn’t have in the IBIS lineup. Now with the HD6, they were able to put the Ripmo back where it belongs in the trail bike category. Not only that but this bike has better suspension leverage curve or something going on. It’s overall a softer more supple bike than the previous V2 Ripmo. It does not come down to the in framestorage and slight Geo update. It feels like a much different bike than the previous V2.
@@mtbyumyum You forgot heavier too.
about to watch this now, but does it seem like Yeti is falling behind by a big amount in the social media space? their bikes seem a bit dated now, get very little attention, and don't even make the big channel reviews anymore.
I wouldn’t say that. JKW and Bikers Edge reviews them fairly often and the lineup has seen a recent refresh.
Their prices are still absurd, however.
Frame storage is stupid, riding with your kid is awesome.
😆💯✌️
I ride Megatower V2 as my trail bike! lol.
Sad😢
Ryan's a pinner!!
Haha thanks!!
I have an Mx Specialized Bike. Don’t like it.
Probably because it’s a specialized😆😜
@ I’m not a big fan of anything but their Stumpjumper expert or pro. Those are actually pretty darn good.
Frame Storage is such a stupid Gimmick. Who asked for this? Why is it even a thing?
💯🤷♂️