We definitely should be looking for the best prices so that the bike brands do everything they can to keep their prices down.
@nobody_noob2694
Жыл бұрын
your really becoming a real youtuber damn: review bike, surfshark sponsoring. youve gotten really far
@ElevatedMtbAvion
Жыл бұрын
27 k till 100k
@ironeinar
Жыл бұрын
And the videos are getting way more like those of the bigger bike channels, too. That probably was my favorite video from the channel until now because it just felt like a really professional and relatable review. Not saying that the other videos don't feel professional, but there's something about this video that's just right.
@Ben.N
Жыл бұрын
@@ElevatedMtbAvion damn :0
@ElevatedMtbAvion
Жыл бұрын
@@ironeinar he has been working with a few of the other guys also maybe they been spitting ideals at him I’m trying to make my channel as close to evans as possible but with my own spin
@flyingnorseman
Жыл бұрын
Most modern FS MTBs are insanely complicated machines. Ive been riding for 30 years and I cant dial in a new bike in anything less than 6 weeks. A lot of that harshness could be eliminated by only a few clicks of rebound or lbs of air pressure. Just takes time to tweak it all to perfection.
@sans_2031
Жыл бұрын
I first thought it was a Revel bike 😅. Also, I really like how you and Seth from Berm Peak post videos so close in time to each other. Keep up the great work!
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
It's kind of on purpose on my part, but also KZitem tells me that's when all my subscribers are on KZitem
@sans_2031
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga that's cool. keep doing it!
@ironeinar
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga seems to work, I often find myself watching Seth's video and wanting to do something else but then seeing your video appear lol
@topspot4834
Жыл бұрын
I doubt that's by accident. He's wisely playing the KZitem algorithm game!
@ttropp
Жыл бұрын
My Arktos 120 I got a few months back is fantastic. Coming off a Trek Top Fuel, wanted a high-spec, high quality carbon bike without the crazy prices the big brands are selling for. The Fox Factory components, Industry Nine wheelset and Hydra hubs and lowest component group starting at SRAM GX- incredible package for the money. And I wanted to support a small U.S. bike company instead of the big ones I have in the past. Great people and the buying experience was excellent-right down to the free white glove delivery to my door. If I lost this bike tomorrow I would buy the same thing again.
@AVincentDesign
Жыл бұрын
How do you like it compared to the TF? I'm torn between the 135 or a 2021 top fuel 9.7
@ttropp
Жыл бұрын
@@AVincentDesign Both are great options, the Arktos just feels more well-rounded In capabilities and not quite as hard edged as the Top Fuel. You get a lot more bike for the money imo w/ the Arktos. Ive had no regrets.
@jasonnorman522
Жыл бұрын
Love my Alchemy! Super underrated and great people to work with. It’s funny seeing riders on my home trails trying to figure out what brand I’m on.
@Gabesafish
Жыл бұрын
Your KZitem star is definitely rising. Nice work my man. As much as many of us dislike in video advertisements, we get that it’s what pays the bills and makes it possible to create the content and put it out there. I don’t know if this is just you being creative, or if you’re following new trends pertaining to engagement, but two things in this video really stand out. First, great segue into the Surf Shark ad with the oven mitt. Very creative! Secondly, the split screen portion of the advertisement is just pure genius. This makes it much less likely that people will fast forward through the advertisement…if they do , they miss out on content as well. Super impressed. Keep up the good work! Merry Christmas!
@thepurplealpacca7353
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a timed comparison of all the different setup combinations. Enduro mullet, trail, xc, etc. I think it could help compare mullet tire size effect.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I got you! Coming next month hopefully
@cooper4790
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSagaYou should try a gg they are made in Colorado and are awesome.
@DeandreMurray
Жыл бұрын
This is a pretty gnarly price for the speck, also for the suspension design. Most dual link bikes are fairly pricey. I've been eyeballing the Propain bikes since they share a similar rear suspension design. But that ability to up the suspension travel both front and rear is absolutely nuts. Safe to say this bike is now on my radar for the 2023 season. Maybe I'll only eat Ramen and just buy both the Propain and Alchemy haha! Still would be cheaper than the some complete bikes!
@garrettgriffin9613
Жыл бұрын
I demoed the Arktos in Sedona and was pretty impressed, rides as you described. Build spec is amazing for the price and the modular frame is a very cool feature
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
That's cool to hear feedback from someone else describing it the same way. Sometimes it's hard to articulate feel and portray it on video. And before I had feelings of "every bike is identical", but this one is awesome
@moose6790
Жыл бұрын
Damn Evan, you look super confident on this bike! I'll have to check out Alchemy after seeing you ride
@The_RC_Dude
Жыл бұрын
Awesome vid Evan, as usual. I just wanted to say something, particularly about the frame. To be more specific, where it came from. Taiwan is a small country, but diverse, and you'd be surprised at what products come out of it. They are known for their high, dare I say, Japanese style quality. Also, if I remember correctly, Giant (you know, like the world's biggest bike brand) has a big frame factory in Taiwan as well. So, my point is that the fact that your frame comes from Taiwan is actually a pretty good one, rest assured in the quality and build. Your frame (as long as it isn't a lemon, etc.) will be just as strong and durable as your other frames!
@HD46409
Жыл бұрын
Alchemy was founded by ex Yeti employees. On the suspension, like a Yeti the initial bits of the travel are digressive to make the bike pedal good uphill without a lockout. Push hard into the suspension and it pushes through the digressive portion of the travel.
@MTBCoop
Жыл бұрын
Ayyyy! Love it! I just picked up an Arktos as well! Loving it so far!
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! What color? Planning on doing the travel conversion?
@MTBCoop
Жыл бұрын
I snagged the blood orange as well! I opted for the Arktos 150 for here in the PNW. It’s such a great value for the build! Glad you’re enjoying it, Evan!
@Eric.V.
Жыл бұрын
I feel soo much faster and more confident with Kashima. Alchemy bikes are super underrated. Fantastic bikes. One of the best looking bike IMO.
@E620SE
Жыл бұрын
I don't like the kashima look😄
@Eric.V.
Жыл бұрын
@@E620SE Bro, it adds like 5hp per gold stancion…backed by science
@E620SE
Жыл бұрын
@@Eric.V. Black bike with black (Pike) stanchions 😉
@colocounty4
Жыл бұрын
I live 3 miles from Alchemy and found your channel looking for reviews on the Arktos! (which I just took delivery of in the same insane color!) Great stuff on your channel!!
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah Mark! Best bike with the best suspension design ever. I hope you love it. And if the bike feels a little bumpy downhill, just give it a little more speed and the bike will be flying (part of the design of the leverage curve)
@BalaHewinson
Жыл бұрын
wow 4500 is super good for the spec, Pinkbike definitely should have reviewed that!
@njshift
Жыл бұрын
Especially considering the travel can be altered. Really a do-it-all bike.
@cloud6074
Жыл бұрын
Loving the upload schedule, hope it’s manageable for you.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah doubling this week because I skipped an upload earlier this month. Probably gonna take a week off after this
@cloud6074
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga ok man take care!
@machyne82
Жыл бұрын
Evan, your riding has definitely improved. That was some nice style on them jumps 👊
@Matrucos3
Жыл бұрын
Bike looks great. Especially fot the price. Same pricepount as the Norco recently reviewed pn Pinkbike but seems to me to be on another league
@ndred3366
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see some more love for Alchemy! I love my 1st gen arktos. It's great in the long travel config.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to try the long travel out!
@BalaHewinson
Жыл бұрын
I can see your bmx background in those jumps.. looks steezy!
@toddj1030
Жыл бұрын
You can absolutely see your bmx background when you ride. i love it!
@northwestmountainbikeaddic6874
Жыл бұрын
That bike is awesome! I love how it’s like 3 bikes in one !
@joebikes
Жыл бұрын
Sick video man! The Alchemy’s look like great bikes, glad to see you on one. Maybe… just maybe, it sounds like an Alchemy might be in your permanent stable sometime 😬 I do love seeing different bikes though!
@zanlukakraner3183
Жыл бұрын
I also think this bike is underrated.I love the kashima coat on it! It wery matches the frame.
@Jacob99174
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for having fun presenting your sponsor :)
@Proviction
Жыл бұрын
Those bikes are insanely well spec'd for their price. I'd be surprised if you can find a better value carbon trail bike. You're getting fox factory, i9 hubs/wheels, gx for 4500.
@benjaminbixby8459
Жыл бұрын
Looks like it climbs really well. Getting closer to 100k subs!!
@citizensauto
Жыл бұрын
your riding has improved so much, dude you are ripping those trails. Nice bike being getting alchemy ads on my IG, might just pull the trigger with my xmas bonus
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I know right! So many ads on my feed too haha. If you do consider buying, check back in and use my affiliate link (it's not set up yet)
@mkmornz804
Жыл бұрын
Got a 2016 Yeti i still enjoy so much but I've been thinking about a newer Yeti for a change. All the other well known brands dont change my position on getting another Yeti. That just changed after I saw this video. Main reason I hesitate on a new Yeti is price. But after seeing this review and learning that either the founder or designer was a Yeti employee I think this is my future bike. There's no other brand that I know of that specs a bike like Alchemy does at the price Alchemy offers. Thank u for the review. I even read on Alchemy website that u can customize the frame color. I'd like a new Yeti but i can't justify spending 8 grand after seeing this video.
@TwowheeledadventureVT
Жыл бұрын
That bike is sick!! I think they will become more popular, priced right, looks great and best of all it performs well!
@fataxe1
Жыл бұрын
They make spacers to run boost wheels in super boost frames. I think you have to get creative with the derailure, but it's still possible.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Ah man then you lose all the benefits
@fataxe1
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga sounds like an excuse to make a super boost set of mullet wheels. I for one, welcome back the per video requirement of lacing a wheel
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Oh man you've been around for a while! I appreciate that. I have a wheel build video coming up with Berd spokes and the new hook flange hubs from Onyx. But for a mullet wheelset, I have a wheelbuilder that wants to send me a set. I told him to surprise me, so maybe I'll just check spoke tension and trueness from a pro on that video
@charlessbierman
Жыл бұрын
hey MTB saga I had a question for you, do you have a map of all the Bentonville bike trails? I'm moving to Bella Vista Arkansas next summer and I iust wanted an image of like a map of all of them just so I had something to reference when I'm on the trails. Thanks, Charles.
@Digital_Gangster
Жыл бұрын
Use TrailForks my dude
@godspeed821
Жыл бұрын
canyon and alchemy seem to have best bang for the buck bikes, recently canyon had a strive model with fox factory suspension and full xtr components for only 5000 bucks on sale
@orestisvas7277
Жыл бұрын
Evan i believe the designer of the arktos bikes has worked both at yeti and santa cruz
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
That's funny. Someone told me it looked like a Santa Cruz too. Its all coming together
@orestisvas7277
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga yes
@SergioPerez.Acosta
Жыл бұрын
5:05 I don’t think that Pinbike left the Alchemy out on purpose. Keep in mind that they only concentrate on the newest or significantly updated bikes for 2023 and the Arktos has been around for a while now so, that’s why you wouldn’t find it there.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Hmm, I'm sure you're right. I have a feeling we've plateaued on geometry advancements and all new bikes will just have pointless upgrades like headset cable routing and new colors
@SergioPerez.Acosta
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga I certainly agree 👍. Love your content BTW. Keep going and hopefully you could test a YT Izzo or a Rocky Mountain Element soon.
@henryojeda2890
Жыл бұрын
You should check out Fezzari and their Delano/La Sal Peak. Cool company and cooler prices
@philupmcrack5358
Жыл бұрын
i have two give credit two the guy at first when i started whatching him he was not the best of riders and know he is a very solid rider
@323johnnybravo
Жыл бұрын
Colorado kid here. I’d never support those crooks at Yeti but this thing is an amazing bargain. I’d def buy one
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Yeah man Yeti has gotten out of hand
@williecarter2592
Жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion but personally I like a head or chin mounted GoPro you should try it on one of your rides, for one of your videos or just a short, love your channel btw❤❤
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I've been meaning to try a chin mount. Get that thing off my chest! 😂
@eugene44569
Жыл бұрын
Alchemy is definitely underrated along with fezzeri imo
@FactoryPhilCrypto13
4 ай бұрын
The reason why it looks similar to the yeti is because Sine and switch is the same technology yeti just added the complexity to it which really made it difficult to live with you to the amount of serviceability required.
@AndreasHafenscher
Жыл бұрын
I had to subscribe 😂 No bike parts for Christmas?! That’s not an option!! 😅😂 You made my day. Thanx
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Andreas! I hope you get some bike parts. I asked for tools 😁
@danielvelasquez7708
Жыл бұрын
Same thing never ridden I9 wheels considering them, superboost I thought it was boost, and not ready for carbon yet. Another thing is removing Sram Brakes with mineral oil personal preference, & would not mind the Sram drivetrain would love to try them out myself.
@richardjensen3655
Жыл бұрын
I bought a taiwanese am ht frame for $500 and my god is it fast. They don't make it anymore but basically I built the equivalent of a commencal meta for under 3K. Not twice as cheap but you can add components you want.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Commencal makes great frames. I'm contemplating a Hardtail of theirs
@stanlee28
Жыл бұрын
i love cube stereo 120 pro, its a good bike. i want to own it one day. We definitely should be looking for the best prices so that the bike brands do everything they can to keep their prices down, becose the prices of those bikes like mabye scoot they have over price bikes.
@casestudymtb
Жыл бұрын
Pinkbike didn't review it because Beta had just reviewed that bike at the beginning of the year. Before beta folded they were also owned by outdoor so it didn't make sense to revisit bike that already had a reliable, quality review out under the same umbrella.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Good to know! I didn't know Beta folded
@casestudymtb
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga ya, back in May I think, it's a real shame, I hope Travis Engel finds a new home, I really liked that guys voice.
@ThisIsGoingDownhill
Жыл бұрын
I almost don’t believe that was you jumping at the end. That squashed manual was pretty sweet as well. I can’t see you actually getting someone else to dress up in the same kit and “pinch” ride for you. But I also have never seen that side of your riding. Must be that BMX background.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Haha that's funny. I guess I've been hiding skills! But I didn't really have trails to showcase my BMX background in Phoenix
@DudeGoRideYourBike
Жыл бұрын
“Reviewing” a bike and then saying “I don’t know” 50 times doesn’t give me very much confidence I’m your reviewing abilities.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
My audience is strong & very smart, I love hearing their opinions and starting discussions about bike related things.
@alejandromtb
Жыл бұрын
Hi 0:32 what is the white thing covering the GoPro microphones? I am new on GoPro stuffs, so I would like get some good videos on my rides. Thank you
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I just got some fake hair from the craft store and taped it on. But the official name is called a "dead cat"
@jcs480able
Жыл бұрын
It's a no brainier. Thanks for a great review.
@MillerRL96
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you like the stiff rear end. Idk how tall you are but I have a V2 Evil offering you can borrow to check out. It’s medium though.
@damacknificent151
Жыл бұрын
Wonder if the canyon suspension can be increased 10mm front and rear to this bikes suspension 🤔 would be a good video
@UnimpressedAussie
Жыл бұрын
Whats the blue knob on top? my float X doesnt have that.. it just has a black cap.
@fullsusloditv5495
Жыл бұрын
nice detail review 🤘🚴
@timofeysorokin4286
Жыл бұрын
probably the top level of suspention and the carbon frame.
@Rawkus919
Жыл бұрын
I forgot about super boost. Been a little while since I have seen a bike with it.
@RadioReprised
Жыл бұрын
6 months and 2200 dirt miles on my D7...I can't afford to have a ''new favorite'' every month!
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Putting in work on that D7. That's a ton of miles. Done any upgrades?
@mtbboy1993
Жыл бұрын
That slack head angle bikes climb bad is an misconception, yes and no, it's more complicated than that, actually the can climb well. I went more in depth in comments below.
@GF-cb8rr
Жыл бұрын
Steep seat tube angle will force weight on the front.
@The_Real_JN
Жыл бұрын
Um no it won't, a *steep* head angle will put more weight on the front since it positions you in a more aggressive position, you're leaning further forward. A slack head angle places more weight on the rear.
@GF-cb8rr
Жыл бұрын
@@The_Real_JN Yes, steeper angle at both the seat tube and head tube will place more weight forward. Not a slack HTA.
@mtbboy1993
Жыл бұрын
@@GF-cb8rr true, so combined it's great.
@mtbboy1993
Жыл бұрын
@@The_Real_JN With an enduro fork, the weight is so high the bike stays planted, and the reach and head angle combined result in front end being planted, with with long enough reach rider has enough room to move and can be relaxed and does not move all over to stay balanced, and with long enough chain stay, the bike is more balanced, and more resistant to looping out. BTW I ride a Geometron G1. so the whole package is great, very easy bike to ride, very stable. Short reach will and steep head angle will make you head bang, especially if way too small bike, as the reach is short and head angle is steep the fork will compress easily, and a lot of wight on the fork, and as the reach and head angle is steep you get thrown forward easily, but with proper reach and head angle it won't happen. So you get thrown over the bar easier on steep head angle, especially with short reach, but long reach and slack head angle climbs get easier. An bike like my G1 requires more body language to pivot it, easier to control, when wheeling too. But steeper head angle, shorter reach makes it more sensitive, but old school bikes were super twitchy and sensitive. Old school bikes: you sat too far back, reach was too shorty by several sizes, and head angle was steep, especially on XC bikes. With slack head angle steering is much better, short stem for direct steering, instead of swinging the bar you turn it. A trails bike has steep head angle, short reach, to make it easier to jump on top of things, to rear wheel hop, high cockpit to easier lift the front end, steep head angle to get to make it easier to get the front wheel on an obstacle. Different geometry for very different use. Hopefully this explains it better.
@crikmtb5338
Жыл бұрын
Idk how to feel about alchemy, they seem good honestly, I just wanna see more out on the trails
@benjy288
Жыл бұрын
Why are most bikes getting heavier? do manufacturers not care about weight anymore? 15kg for a full carbon 135/150 bike is pretty heavy, I assume that's without pedals too, if it is then add another 400g to that weight, my old 2017 full carbon trek slash 9.8 with 150/160 weighed 14kg with pedals.
@torin1001
Жыл бұрын
You gotta come out to PNW! Call it a work trip ;)
@cdavid119
Жыл бұрын
If it wasn't superboost I would probably buy one. Just a bummer not being able to use an 800 dollar rear wheel when I can just buy almost any other bike and still use it.
@radeonR7
Жыл бұрын
Evan, do you have plans on Reviving the Schwinn Axum?
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I've thought about it here and there. I sold my original one, but every once in a while I consider buying another.
@radeonR7
Жыл бұрын
i guess its kinda too late now, its actually sad of your first build on the channel go away.
@Simon__T
Жыл бұрын
The price is actually not that bad given that you have lifetime garantie. You spend way more for a santa cruz or most other companies with lifetime garantie
@benjy288
Жыл бұрын
Lifetime guarantee's I think are always for the original owner, which is great if you're going to keep your bike until you die, but most people will only keep a bike for a few years or so before they upgrade again, in which case a lifetime guarantee is useless.
@Simon__T
Жыл бұрын
@@benjy288 I mean you are right but I had to use my warranty for my canyon a few times and when the company can give you lifetime warranty I believe that the bike will not have the problems like my canyon had because they would be out of business fast when they have to deal with warranty issues for years
@benjy288
Жыл бұрын
@@Simon__T But they would only be out of business if the original owners held on to their bikes for the rest of their lives, which they don't, most people will probably hang on to their bikes for a few years or so, in which case manufacturers that offer life time guarantees only have to honor that guarantee for a few years until the original owner sells their bike.
@Simon__T
Жыл бұрын
@@benjy288 you are right but I just think that the quality is just better when they have a good warranty but I could be tricked
@onlyonecannoli3952
Жыл бұрын
It's sad that we live in a time when $4500 for a mountain bike is considered a bargain.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
You're missing the point. It's $4500 for a top of the line, high performance bike
@onlyonecannoli3952
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga Not at all. I agree that it is a "bargain" in the current environment when compared to the competition. I'm just making a social commentary. When you look at the actual components and the cost of production associated with all these high-end bikes, it becomes readily apparent how overpriced all mountains bikes are...and it's our fault for normalizing this and for financing bikes. $4000-8000 doesn't seem that bad when paying $150-400/month for 24-36 months.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I restored an S-Works from 2002 and that bike new was $3600. I agree that bikes are ridiculously priced (Yeti, Pivot, etc), but that's why I like direct to consumer bikes. Way better deals
@onlyonecannoli3952
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga Agreed! A new S-Works is worth $14,000-15,000 these days. That's insane!
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't ever even look at the price 🤣 plus those S-Works are marketed to wheelie boys now
@baptisteblanc5946
Жыл бұрын
you now looking easy on jumping, great!
@eamonmartin9289
Жыл бұрын
what do you mean by very accurate climbing?
@geraldfilmore6978
Жыл бұрын
It’s that new equipment hype! But in all seriousness maybe the geo?
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Yeah something about it encourages a more front bias and performs so well in an attack position
@LUCKYSOB
Жыл бұрын
Suspension similar to VPP. I had the Arktos on my short list at one time.
@TRISHYXX
Жыл бұрын
why didnt you go for it? what did the other bike you got have over it?
@LUCKYSOB
Жыл бұрын
@@TRISHYXX I ended up with the Santa Cruz Hightower. Mostly because of availability at the time. The superboost spacing also was a deal breaker.
@caseys_cozy_garage
Жыл бұрын
I think it looks amazing. It does seem a little suspicious that it's the company's ONLY bike made in Taiwan? Could it be some aliexpress rebadge? In the RC car world this sometimes happens when a reputable brand has one or 2 models that are cheap generic aliexpress rebrands
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I've done a bit of research on this, and it's 100% not an AliExpress rebrand. I believe it used to be in house, but their suspension designer has a deep history of production and connections in Taiwan. So I'd assume he recommended a great factory to keep costs down. This suspension designer for alchemy has developed frames for decades - Santa Cruz, Yeti, Bontrager, Praxis
@caseys_cozy_garage
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga thats pretty neat! I think otherwise it's a fabulous price for a bike like this.
@garretttobias3426
Жыл бұрын
I have a Alchemy and I love it too
@shwndh
Жыл бұрын
That’s an incredible deal! That’s what I spent on my Top Fuel and this us a better bike IMO.
@oskarsmith4824
Жыл бұрын
bro just building a bike in the middle of nowhere
@eg-xf5ic
Жыл бұрын
Seems that the link for the bike in the description isn’t clickable, at least on mobile
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
bit.ly/3FBiRLC This should work, although it's not an affiliate link just yet.
@griffintired9112
Жыл бұрын
bro you just built a amazing bike
@mike_millard
Жыл бұрын
What's your height and what is the reach you settled on?
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
5'9" 460mm reach. Absolutely perfect
@bigbobs8891
Жыл бұрын
Got the same ergon saddle they're so good
@DiabolicalSpender
Жыл бұрын
$4,500 for a carbon frame built with fox factory shocks and dropper post, i9 wheelset with hydra hubs, and GX lunar drivetrain? That's pretty freaking cheap.
@scottmorton21
Жыл бұрын
I notice your videos are in Bentonville and not Phoenix. Have you moved already? I bet you don't miss the summer heat. :>)
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Yup I moved! It's super cold here right now haha. There's a give and take for every area I guess. It was 36 degrees when filming this video 😂
@scottmorton21
Жыл бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga That's a bold step to move your family cross country. I have moved a lot in my life and finally settled in Prescott. Love it here so I understand your decision. Keep up the good work on the videos and all the best from AZ. :>)
@lukerisser9163
Жыл бұрын
Why’re you wearing a full dh kit to ride a trail bike in bentonville?
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Why are you commenting on what a person wears? That's some school girl stuff.
@r28a
11 ай бұрын
@@EvansMTBSaga😂
@T800-p7p
Жыл бұрын
wow this bike is insane. i would make this downcountry bike. best value
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the short travel version is $500 less too
@jeffreying
Жыл бұрын
4500 bucks for factory suspension, carbon frame and industry 9 wheels?? That’s the deal of the century? How are they making money on these? My Orbea Occam LT was 500 bucks more and has a much lower spec build.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
They're not carbon rims. But still a very good wheelset, and I'm definitely impressed with the pricepoint
@CRGT666
Жыл бұрын
I met someone who had an alchemy and has some issues with some bearings o bushings on the rear suspension link. Don’t remember if they were replaced for warranty or id he had to buy them. He told me that it could be some design problem. The bike is beautiful though.
@DcCock
Жыл бұрын
It's great you got an Alchemy. I used to really want one in the past, and I would have bought one recently but they weren't making any bikes to satisfy the niche I was looking for. I still may get one of their gravel bikes if something happens to mine.
@zachm1313
Жыл бұрын
production quality 📈
@moo_8736
Жыл бұрын
You look really stylish dude
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Moo!!
@moo_8736
Жыл бұрын
@@Zo33566 wdym
@lexusstefan927
Жыл бұрын
Main reason this would be cheaper than a Yeti or a Santa Cruz would be suspension design. Also if something seems too good to be true it most likely is or the other companies are ripping us off, you make your choice
@sLiCk83
Жыл бұрын
Brother, nice vid👍
@pamelaleveton909
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to have my canyon
@MTBDadAdventures
Жыл бұрын
I like Alchemy but I highly recommend checking out a Niner WFO 9 RDO! It’s one of the best bikes I’ve ever been on.
@mtb_with_matt
Жыл бұрын
How did the sram g2 brakes go?
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Not great! I talked about them on video but ended up cutting that cuz me talking about the bike was too long. I miss my Shigura!
@Jeremiah-dv5mf
Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a nice bike looks like it’s fun to ride 😎
@tinshield
Жыл бұрын
XT bike is like $5500 w/factory Fox. Not bad at all
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
I may settle with that one if they give me the option to purchase after my trial period. XT is good stuff.
@stmanmoments4538
Жыл бұрын
This brakes are sram g2 r?how do they perform ?
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
They're decent. If this was my bike I'd put my Shiguras on. The G2's have a lot of throw before the bite, but other than that they stop pretty well
@wtfdoicare
Жыл бұрын
they're sram, so...
@aaronburela432
Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 these are sweet bikes would love to ride one.
@kyleslater5245
Жыл бұрын
I like the z1 better then the fox 36. Yes I know it’s the same.. I just like the m logo better 😂
@bellarogers7202
Жыл бұрын
Another good video. I do agree with you about a great bike out of the box.
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bella!
@bellarogers7202
Жыл бұрын
Would you change anything about that bike? If so, what would you change?
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
The brakes. I love my Shiguras
@edog7666
Жыл бұрын
I have the exact same bike same spec and color to love it
@EvansMTBSaga
Жыл бұрын
No way! That's awesome. Does yours handle really well?
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