Ibis Ripmo, Yeti SB 5.5, Scott Genus 900 Tuned, 2018 Orbea Rallon?

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Ibis Ripmo, Yeti SB 5.5, Scott Genus 900 Tuned, 2018 Orbea Rallon?
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flag sbrdude1
Posted: May 28, 2018 at 22:46 Quote
Based on the above mentioned frames what would be your choice and why? keep in mind that all would be ran with a 160mm Fox 36 RC2 and the Float X2 Air. No limit on price point and it would be for chunky AM/Trail riding.
flag BarneyStinson
Posted: May 29, 2018 at 7:29 Quote
sbrdude1 wrote:
Based on the above mentioned frames what would be your choice and why? keep in mind that all would be ran with a 160mm Fox 36 RC2 and the Float X2 Air. No limit on price point and it would be for chunky AM/Trail riding.

That rules the Scott Genius out then - you can't fit a Float X2.

If I can't fit a coil shock (and I would...!), then any of them really, they're all really good bikes. If I can fit a coil, then that narrows it down to the Yeti or the Orbea. Probably the Yeti, because I've always fancied one.
flag sbrdude1
Posted: May 29, 2018 at 9:59 Quote
BarneyStinson wrote:
sbrdude1 wrote:
Based on the above mentioned frames what would be your choice and why? keep in mind that all would be ran with a 160mm Fox 36 RC2 and the Float X2 Air. No limit on price point and it would be for chunky AM/Trail riding.

That rules the Scott Genius out then - you can't fit a Float X2.

If I can't fit a coil shock (and I would...!), then any of them really, they're all really good bikes. If I can fit a coil, then that narrows it down to the Yeti or the Orbea. Probably the Yeti, because I've always fancied one.
Fair point. I will however be using the air can in back due to the tune ability and my weight (230lbs).
flag MntnMan
Posted: May 29, 2018 at 11:43 Quote
sbrdude1 wrote:
Based on the above mentioned frames what would be your choice and why? keep in mind that all would be ran with a 160mm Fox 36 RC2 and the Float X2 Air. No limit on price point and it would be for chunky AM/Trail riding.

Rallon all the way. Or a Hightower LT (love love love mine).
flag sbrdude1
Posted: May 31, 2018 at 10:53 Quote
MntnMan wrote:
sbrdude1 wrote:
Based on the above mentioned frames what would be your choice and why? keep in mind that all would be ran with a 160mm Fox 36 RC2 and the Float X2 Air. No limit on price point and it would be for chunky AM/Trail riding.

Rallon all the way. Or a Hightower LT (love love love mine).
Why specifically would you take the Orbea over the other options?
flag mbuck45
Posted: Jun 24, 2018 at 5:06 Quote
sbrdude1 wrote:
MntnMan wrote:
sbrdude1 wrote:
Based on the above mentioned frames what would be your choice and why? keep in mind that all would be ran with a 160mm Fox 36 RC2 and the Float X2 Air. No limit on price point and it would be for chunky AM/Trail riding.

Rallon all the way. Or a Hightower LT (love love love mine).
Why specifically would you take the Orbea over the other options?

X2 on the Rollon. I love mine, can’t speak for the others. It just does everything well.
flag lifted-d
O+
Posted: Jun 24, 2018 at 5:27 Quote
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/reign-advanced-0

not on your list, but it should be. boom
flag sbrdude1
Posted: Jun 24, 2018 at 10:37 Quote
lifted-d wrote:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/reign-advanced-0

not on your list, but it should be. boom
I wanted to stick with 29r wheels due to already having the majority of the parts and the better roll-over in rougher terrain. I ended up getting a new Yeti SB 5.5 and it's very fast on everything.
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flag stephogt
Posted: Jun 25, 2018 at 9:03 Quote
Ibis ripmo seems to be a bike that rules them all!! From the reviews, the bike seems to handle everything from steep climbs to chunky descents. I am waiting for my ripmo to be delivered coming from a Giant Reign advance 1.
flag sbrdude1
Posted: Jun 25, 2018 at 9:40 Quote
stephogt wrote:
Ibis ripmo seems to be a bike that rules them all!! From the reviews, the bike seems to handle everything from steep climbs to chunky descents. I am waiting for my ripmo to be delivered coming from a Giant Reign advance 1.
I like the numbers on the Ripmo but hate the paint options. Also for the lighter weight long mileage stuff it seems like a pig. My Yeti is 26.47lbs as shown in these pictures and doesn't have anything dangerously light on it.
flag stephogt
Posted: Jun 27, 2018 at 14:05 Quote
Nice yeti!!

sbrdude1 wrote:
stephogt wrote:
Ibis ripmo seems to be a bike that rules them all!! From the reviews, the bike seems to handle everything from steep climbs to chunky descents. I am waiting for my ripmo to be delivered coming from a Giant Reign advance 1.
I like the numbers on the Ripmo but hate the paint options. Also for the lighter weight long mileage stuff it seems like a pig. My Yeti is 26.47lbs as shown in these pictures and doesn't have anything dangerously light on it.
flag sbrdude1
Posted: Jun 27, 2018 at 16:46 Quote
stephogt wrote:
Nice yeti!!

sbrdude1 wrote:
stephogt wrote:
Ibis ripmo seems to be a bike that rules them all!! From the reviews, the bike seems to handle everything from steep climbs to chunky descents. I am waiting for my ripmo to be delivered coming from a Giant Reign advance 1.
I like the numbers on the Ripmo but hate the paint options. Also for the lighter weight long mileage stuff it seems like a pig. My Yeti is 26.47lbs as shown in these pictures and doesn't have anything dangerously light on it.
Thanks! I'm enjoying it a lot!
flag eastsidecycleworkswa
Posted: Jun 27, 2018 at 16:55 Quote
The Ripmo kicks ass.

I have ridden both the 5.5 and the Ripmo extensively (probs 8 rides on ripmo, 10 on yeti)

I prefer the Ripmo, super steep seat tube, your right on top of the cranks and very nice pedal platform. I wouldn't call it a pig but I would have preferred them to design it around a 150mm fork. It handles well enough at all speeds, but between a 2.5 DHF WT and 160mm Fox 36, the front end feels super burly while the rear end feels more athletic and sporty. Be super careful with sizing on this bike. The reach number on the large looks roomy, but the seat tube angle is so steep that it actually feels a fair bit smaller than the reach suggests. I am 6'1" - 6'2" and would absolutely go XL. I had the stock shitty dropper post jacked up to the minimum insertion point.

The Yeti is a nice climber too. More active suspension thought. Some people prefer this, as it tends to be connected with excellent traction. Great technical climber. On the descent, excellent small bump compliance, probably due to the more active suspension.
flag sbrdude1
Posted: Jun 27, 2018 at 17:07 Quote
pdon wrote:
The Ripmo kicks ass.

I have ridden both the 5.5 and the Ripmo extensively (probs 8 rides on ripmo, 10 on yeti)

I prefer the Ripmo, super steep seat tube, your right on top of the cranks and very nice pedal platform. I wouldn't call it a pig but I would have preferred them to design it around a 150mm fork. It handles well enough at all speeds, but between a 2.5 DHF WT and 160mm Fox 36, the front end feels super burly while the rear end feels more athletic and sporty. Be super careful with sizing on this bike. The reach number on the large looks roomy, but the seat tube angle is so steep that it actually feels a fair bit smaller than the reach suggests. I am 6'1" - 6'2" and would absolutely go XL. I had the stock shitty dropper post jacked up to the minimum insertion point.

The Yeti is a nice climber too. More active suspension thought. Some people prefer this, as it tends to be connected with excellent traction. Great technical climber. On the descent, excellent small bump compliance, probably due to the more active suspension.
Great feedback! It was high on my list but I ended up with the 5.5 due to price and geometry along with being a huge fan or the switch infinity suspension.
flag eastsidecycleworkswa
Posted: Jun 28, 2018 at 7:12 Quote
sbrdude1 wrote:
pdon wrote:
The Ripmo kicks ass.

I have ridden both the 5.5 and the Ripmo extensively (probs 8 rides on ripmo, 10 on yeti)

I prefer the Ripmo, super steep seat tube, your right on top of the cranks and very nice pedal platform. I wouldn't call it a pig but I would have preferred them to design it around a 150mm fork. It handles well enough at all speeds, but between a 2.5 DHF WT and 160mm Fox 36, the front end feels super burly while the rear end feels more athletic and sporty. Be super careful with sizing on this bike. The reach number on the large looks roomy, but the seat tube angle is so steep that it actually feels a fair bit smaller than the reach suggests. I am 6'1" - 6'2" and would absolutely go XL. I had the stock shitty dropper post jacked up to the minimum insertion point.

The Yeti is a nice climber too. More active suspension thought. Some people prefer this, as it tends to be connected with excellent traction. Great technical climber. On the descent, excellent small bump compliance, probably due to the more active suspension.
Great feedback! It was high on my list but I ended up with the 5.5 due to price and geometry along with being a huge fan or the switch infinity suspension.

Your going to be stoked. 5.5, Ripmo, Hightower LT, all excellent bikes
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