2016 Santa Cruz Hightower CC 27.5+ MTB Test Ride
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Full specs on Backcountry: http://bit.ly/2egbOQ3 Mountain biking on the Santa Cruz Hightower CC 27.5+ in Downieville, California, was the most fun I've had on a bike in a long time. My video gear: http://bit.ly/bkxcgear mtb
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Hey B. Im really thinking getting this bike with 27.5+ set. Do you think is going to be slow and heavy on jumps or drops?
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Really like the looks of this bike. I've been riding a Stumpy Fatty for 6 months or so, but I think this will be my next bike when i decide up upgrade frames. Did you clip the pedals much? That's my #1 and probably my only complaint with my stumpy.
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Hi what are the gloves u used
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Hey some snow!! Great trail man. thank you for posting.
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Hey! i am really enjoying your videos! it looks like you are having a lot of fun and that is the basic point of MTB having fun on the trails!
I would like your opinion on something. I have come full circle in a way because when i was younger i started on a MTB some cheap but fun hardtail and when I grew a bit older I switched to road which is fun in its own way (you can really go fast when you dont have to think about rocks, roots etc. just ride all day long and test your fitness and endurance and how fast you're willing to go you can really go faster than cars downhill on a road bike) and then one winter i decided in order to stay in shape i will try some cyclocross and then i remembered how much fun it is to ride off-road! and then i went even more off road and started to doing gravel/dirt road kinda stuff with some mellow singletrack and some double track and some you know mellow trails and i realized this is extremely fun and i want to continue doing this but i want to go back to my beginnings and start riding even more technical trail and i want to ride it super fast! so there you go full circle...
Now i need some advice on which type of MTB to pick because the world of MTBing has f***ing exploded with options and i am totally lost! one thing that is for sure i am not interested in niche racing type bikes so not an XC race bike or a DH bike or the newer "cool" enduro racing bikes. definitely a trail bike, but today even in this subcategory you have a sick amount of options! big wheels/small wheels/plus wheels, long travel/short travel etc. and each one will be extremely fun in its application i am sure but in the end of the day for someone returning to mtb who's technical skills could definetely need to improve with time and experience what would you recommend for someone who is pretty fit (on a road/gravel bike i have done extremely long rides with big climbs and fast descents and absolutely enjoy it) and I would love to do these type of rides in the future on trails once i am capable technically handling-wise what type of subcategory should i chosse? for example should i try out this hightower that is longer travel with 29 tires? or plus tires? or maybe a Tallboy with 29 tires? or plus tires? or possibly a bronson? or a 5010? See what i mean way to many options (great time to be/get into MTB)! I am sure all of these bike are great and i just brought santa cruz bikes as an example i am sure that all brands are coming out with awesome bikes with lots of options I just want to at least nail down the subcategory within trail bikes within MTB before i go to a LBS and they start trying to sway my opinion in order to sell a specific bike that they will get more money on...
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Is there a lot of difference between this plus sized 27.5 and a standard 27.5 in terms of nimbleness and playfulness?
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Whoa a face on that big rock at 6:22! Such an awesome trail. Do you ride alone most of the time?
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Are you going to test the Pivot Switchblade 27.5+?
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I just bought one after riding a hard tail for 20 years. Bike is amazing, especially on Rocky Mountain Front Range. Climbs great and descends even better, couldn't get the smile off my face. Demo one and you will see. You can compare all day long and read until your head spins, just get out and ride one and it won't disappoint.
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so cool man
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Sorry if you mentioned this else where but how well did the bike climb? Did it climb better than the Bronson and could you even compare this to the 5010? Looking at these three bikes and having a dilemma! Test rides setup which would be the real tell but your thoughts are welcome.
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One of the best reviews I've ever watched. SC should send you gratuity...I just ordered one!
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after watching quite a few of your test rides, I feel like you should take the trek farley ex 9.8 out. I think you'd enjoy that bike!
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Good video an review. I am in the middle of a dilema... Hightower 27.5 plus, 5010 or Bronson... I usually ride places as in your video. A mix o XC and Enduro. What would you recommend for having only one bike? And the size? I am 5.10. Thanks for your help!.
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Hey you should try the specialized camber.
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Yes...we are going to become a motorcycle eventually
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"For my gorilla arms". U will never understand man. I'm 6'2" and only 16. I ride an XL 29er to keep up. I've still got some growing to do.
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Would you say the Mojo 3 was more efficient than the Hightower? If you were getting back on the gas after a slow section, which one was quicker?
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how are you not wetting your pants riding on those cliffs
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That trail looks nice and fast- would love to ride it
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