Mega comparison: my 8 FAVORITE trail mountain bikes.
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Published 2024-08-02
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The trail bikes compared in this video:
Stumpy EVO: jenson.sjv.io/StumpyEvo2024JKW
Santa Cruz Bronson: jenson.sjv.io/SantaCruzBronson2024JKW
Santa Cruz Hightower: jenson.sjv.io/SantaCruzHightower2024JKW
Ibis Ripmo: jenson.sjv.io/IbisRipmoJKW
Yeti SB140: jenson.sjv.io/YetiSB1402024JKW
Pivot Switchblade: jenson.sjv.io/PivotSwitchbladeJKW
Canyon Spectral: bit.ly/CanyonSpectralJKW
Orbea Occam: jenson.sjv.io/OrbeaOccamJKW
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00:00 Chapters
0:34 Enduro bike definition
1:09 Trail bike definition
1:42 Light trail bike definition
2:21 Trail bike parts
3:31 Sizing
4:11 In frame storage…
5:00 THANK YOU Endura!
6:04 Stumpjumper EVO
9:57 Santa Cruz Bronson
13:00 Santa Cruz Hightower
15:39 Ibis Ripmo
21:05 Yeti SB140
24:45 Pivot Switchblade
28:24 Canyon Spectral
30:16 Orbea Occam LT
34:49 Conclusion
All Comments (21)
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Doesn’t matter how many of Jeff’s videos I’ve watched; I’m still just in awe of his bike handling skills as I was with the first of his videos I watched.
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I've been on a Bronson 4.1 for going on 2 seasons now and its FUN. It jumps better than anything else I've ridden.
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Hey Jeff, thanks for another informative video. I'm one of the NorCal/Kyler group who ran into you at Dark Crystal during Crankworx. It was such a pleasure to pedal and chat with you for a bit. I'm a huge fan of your vids, riding style, and awesome perspectives on life! Please keep up the good work! Rich
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This is one of my favorite videos that you've made. Really helpful. You just put a new bike on my list to consider... The Hightower. Thank you!
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I'm curious, have you tried the Druid v2?
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Jeff, this truly was a fantastic review. Your time and efforts are appreciated Sir. By the way......great riding by you as well.😎
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The lacrosse PD joke was absolute fire 😂 place is a whole gta server
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Your conclusion hits the nail on the head. All are good, what is best is the bikes that matches the rider and terrain and is properly set up for that rider.
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Your riding style is so entertaining to watch
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great video, love your riding style and your storytelling, keep it rolling
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any day that a new JKW video drops is a great day!! Great video once again…. Keep them coming!!
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Hi Jeff, great video once again. I moved from my old HD3 to the Bronson. I followed your advice and I am really happy with it! I still need to ride the Bronson to get use to it but it is already makes me feel like a better rider!
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I agree the stumpy evo is a trail bike despite what its geometry and suspension numbers say. I ended up picking up a Megatower v2 this year during a Jensons sale and it’s astonishing to me how different the bikes feel, especially at the bike park. My Megatower is currently my favorite bike but the stumpy still comes out for more trail oriented rides.
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I ended up going for the Stumpjumper EVO Comp
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Just picked up the Hightower Jenson Exclusive on sale and feel like I hit the jackpot. Really nice build for the $.
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I’ve owned so many of the bikes in this video - and I’ve never ridden any of them like this!!! Your knowledge about their characteristics is sooo spot on 🤌🏼
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I like blending genres. My Norco optic has been turned into a downhill sled.
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Im already ready for the "light trail" video!!!!❤❤❤
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That nose manual rock roll in on the Ibis was so smooth 🎯
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World class review with creative lines to watch throughout! I always like to hear how my bike compares to others just for entertainment. Nice work, keep them coming!
