With an XC ish build it is 24 lbs. I did get to test ride the Epic Evo which I really liked but they are now all sold out. The 160mm-travel BikeYoke Revive dropper was flawless, but I wish it made a louder top-out noise so I knew it was at full extension. Cant this design be expanded to more travel? Sounds like a fun bike, sitting just a bit on the racier side than my Top Fuel, although the Top Fuel's rear sus can be easily tuned from "almost-trail" with no VRs to FAF with an 0.4 or 0.6 VR. It sports 29" wheels, is priced at $6,799 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including SM, MD, LG, XL, has Fox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. IMBA Epics | Spot Ryve 115 5-Star A 29 full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components. Nothing feels like it. Nice review, precisely what I found on my Ryve. Support Us | Anyway, like I said to each his own. It feels like it has both more and less suspension than it does, with supportive anti-squat numbers and a linear leverage curve that ends with a sharp ramp up. The front travel is matched with a 100mm Fox 32 Step-Cast fork, and other XC accents, like Stans Crest wheels, SRAM Level brakes, and ENVE M6 handlebars, and 2.25 Schwalbe tires front and rear. It sports 29" wheels, is priced at $8,999 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including SM, MD, LG, XL, has Fox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. Youll get a Fox 34 Step Cast and DPS (both Performance-level), Shimano SLX 11-speed shifting and brakes, a Race Face Aeffect dropper and Sun Helix TR25 rims. Consider it a boost of superpower when you most need it on long technical climbs. Spot says that the design also makes the suspension more efficient, enhancing or flattening the spring curve in the middle of its travel, where the bike will spend most of its time. This makes the suspension more responsive in its mid-stroke. Can confirm it will handle drops Lol. Based on the review, I wouldn't compare the Optic to the Spot at all. Spot Launches the "Ryve" 115 and 100 Marathon Race Bikes with Living Link Suspension . Widgets, Explore That being said, its 67.2 head angle, 438-millimeter chainstays and a 460-millimeter reach on a large trend toward trail-bike numbersas long as you're not running a silly negative rise stem, the Spark should be able to handle some pretty gnarly trails. in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. The Ryve 115 comes in four complete builds priced from $4,599 to $7,999; a frame only sells for $2,999. My ideal two bike setup would be a bike in this class and an enduro sled that can still pedal a bit (Revel Rail?). The 2020 Spot Ryve 100 6-Star AXS is an Cross Country mountain bike. Well "round force" isn't a thing so please read those words in my comment as "rebound force". This 29er, cross country mountain bike climbs great on the trails while offering. Then attacked and blamed him in the comments? I am a bit confused about the living link explanation. Reviewers have given it good but not gushing reviews. Lol. Where does the stored energy go during that last 25% of travel? Post by sigma on Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:21 am. Somethings up. "The rebound speed is faster at 25% stroke then if the leaf spring were just a simple pivot.". Check out Kristin Butchers review of the SB100 here from the latest Bible of Bike Tests. They have also indicated some mechanical/design issues. Framesets are $2,999 and include the rear shock. Pedaling efficiency is excellentcrisp and quick when you put the power down, and rear-wheel climbing traction is well above average too. Living Link rear suspension system employs a composite leaf spring in place of a ball-bearing pivot. The Ryve, which comes in either 100- or 115-millimeter flavors, is essentially a shorter-travel version aimed for the aggressive XC/marathon crowd, or really just anyone who wants a fun-loving bike with heaps of get-up-and-go. Thanks. Zeroing on either ripley or ripmo. I have been super happy with my Giant Trance 29er. I should have tipped to one side, or lost all of my momentum and restarted the segment, but as I was in my trackstand, I thought, Well, I guess Ill try pedaling again. And, as easily as pushing on the gas in a car, I just pedaled my way out of the awkward position. As one of our testers in this years Bible of Bike Tests put it, The SB100 is an XC bike without the suppressed rage.. Having spent a couple of days on the new 2021 Stumpjumper, I can confidently say that its a great climber, much better than the previous stumpies, and descends better too. The 115 is capable heading downhill, but on the flipside, it isnt all that forgiving. No, wait a minute. Spots Living Link rear suspension doesnt feel like any other dual-link system. 11.1%. Does that mean that the bike has a digressive spring curve with the leaf spring increasing spring force until the final portion of travel when it isnt loaded? Much of this is due to the parts kit which leans towards XC and is part of the reason the complete bike is so light. 866.401.9636 - Contact the Ride Guides. Its a lousy time to be buying a new bike. At full suspension compression, the leaf spring relaxes again. Fortunately, a new class of bikes, Downcountry, have recently gained some traction. The Ryve delivers precision control on rowdy descents and gluey traction on technical climbs. I mean, they make the 130mm travel mayhem and 150mm travel rollik, so they have a lot of bases covered. The Tallboy is offered in three frame materials: alloy, C carbon or CC carbon. If the Ripmo is a point and shoot (up or downhill), the Ripley is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of bike. First it's slower rebound at deep compressions and faster near sag. The Ryve 115 is short travel but made to shred trails. The mechanism, now way back by the rear axle, comprises a cylinder in the compression damping circuit that is closed off at rest by a tiny heavy brass ingot, but opens up when an impact knocks the ingot out of place. Or, to shorten the review up just a bit "The Spot's Ryve, performs like the XC bike it is.". Not that they are bad. The bike is part of Spot 's Ryve range of mountain bikes. Its one of those sections where as soon as you clear your front tire, you have to get up to unweight the rear, and then move your weight back to the rear again to get the front tire up another step. Just starting out on a ledgy portion of the Ponderosa trail at Three Sisters in Evergreen. Clearly, the Sniper Trail is meant for bigger and badder things than lapping XC loops. Usually adapted from XC platforms, these micro-enduro machines blend the 'long, low and slack' geometry moniker with efficient, firm suspension platforms and a sprightly exuberance not found on their longer-legged siblings. When COVID hit, I started biking 3-4 times per week for the last 6 months. For your cash-money, you get a carbon frame with tubed internal routing, Fox Performance suspension, SRAM NX Eagle, Level brakes with 180mm rotors and a KS E30i dropper. The differences on the Ryve 115 make the bike more adept at everyday trail use. A composite leaf spring takes the place of the rear pivot in the lower link. Then the company tried blaming him in the comments. Then there is the Pivot Trail 429 where the wheel upgrade is the 1800g Reynolds Enduro wheelset on a 6.5+ lb frame (28 lbs XTR no pedals). All of them, however, are simply a lot of fun. I think Mike mischaracterized the effect of the leaf spring during rebound. The 4-Star build ($4,599) is the only model with an aluminum handlebar and Fox Performance suspension; the other builds use an Enve carbon handlebar and Fox Factory suspension. Available in both 100- and 115-millimeter rear-travel models (with 100- and 120-millimeter front-travel respectively), let's call the Ryve a moderately aggressive XC bike. @roma258: when that Rocky broke they just kept quiet and took it on the chin (despite the rumours of a loose axle being a factor). MTB Podcast | So what the catch? Once the gradient turns the other way though, the SB100 descends with the prowess of bikes much bigger. I am all about this type of bike right now. The Living Link suspension is a tricky one to put a finger on. Pedal bob is not noticeable, and there is a lot of pep in the Ryves step, whether its uphill, or on the flats. The guy he built it for just happens to.I guess make videos about porches. It was the zone for lightweight 5" travel stuff. A year later, again right around the 2017 Sea Otter, Spot released the Mayhem. Rebound is slower from 25% to 50% of rebound because part of the energy of the rebound is being stored in the leaf spring link (which bends during that phase).Thereafter, the rebound force rises (stored energy in the shock and leaf spring become additive) until the suspension reaches sag (75% rebound) at which point round force is 'normal' (the combined effect of the spring rate and the leverage rate/motion ratio without energy of the leaf spring entering into the picture. Add custom gearing Learn more about bike gearing Sizing Estimated Geometry Oh snap! Posted May 11, 2020. Tioga announced they'd release it over a year ago, imagine having time to review bikes but not to make a 1 min video riding the grim donut,but i guess nobody cares about it anymore since it's been so long since the first video. The base level carbon frame comes with a SRAM GX drivetrain, Fox Performance suspension DT Swiss M1900 Spline wheels and Guide R brakes. It's not just about light weight anymore.. Bikes like this are starting to appeal to me more and more but my one bike to rule them all will never be a whippet, well not by the time I get tough rolling stock fitted but I definately would love to have one for a few months. 25% of rebound is close to bottom out not top out. The NX-level build of the Ripley offers great value, even though its technically the budget build. Sounds like my kind of bike. They say the Ryve 100mm is built as light as 22.9lbs with a dropper, with other build kits available (for both models) ranging from $4,599 up to $7,999 with the new SRAM AXS wireless group. (GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 12, 2023) - Billing it as "Your Passport to Rowdy Country," Spot Bikes today launched its new Ryve 115a trail bike . 16.6K subscribers The Spot Ryve 115 has a unique suspension platform that feels almost energetic under pedaling. The 2020 Spot Ryve 100 5-Star is an Cross Country mountain bike. Thoughts welcomed! With its 67.4-degree head angle, 75-degree seat angle and 470-millimeter reach in large, the Ryve looks to make use of that responsive suspension design, but still keep enough party in the tank when mashing pedals gets old. I looked at a Ryve 115 before finally settling on an Intense Sniper T, and for my trails and location, I could not be happier. But poor customer service would definitely keep me from buying the brand. Tallboy too burly, Kona too planted, Ryve too stiff. Also its effectively doing what the shock already does. The rear section of the link is a flat piece of carbon that's clamped in place at the swingarm's chainstay bridge. And they got rid of the Horst link out back one less pivot bolt and a little weight loss with those pivots (and the Brain). 202 Wow, that would be pretty difficult to quantify with all the great geometry improvements, but would be great to see. I would also like to know that. About Us | So, at about 25% into the travel, the springs force contribution is at a max, and the point at which the spring reduces the most is at 75% of the travel. Plenty of room for 2.6 tires. This is what makes the sprightly nature of the suspension platform, and why we pondered how it would be in a short-travel package. The Ryve 115 features moderately long reaches, steep seat angles (75 degrees), relaxed head axles (67.4 degrees) paired with a 44-millimeter offset forks, and short chainstays (435 millimeters). My hardtail has 68.3 headtube angle and trust me it gets the climbing done. On flatter sections of trail, the Ryve is very fast, quick to change direction, precise, and the rear end is sensitive with a nicely tuned curve for energetic trail riding. Here are some DC bikes I like a little less. Not a very good idea to point fingers at a very popular mtb youtuber considering we can clearly see it was a very big failure that could have resulted in devastating injuries. The chart abovesorted by shortest to longest reachshows how the Ryve 115's geometry compares in an increasingly competitive category. A very open front triangle offers lots of space for a waterbottle and repair kit. Spot has better build kits for the buck, but a tarnished reputation. Both models are offered in sizes S, M, L and XL. 25 pound 29er full suss XC bike with a sensible parts build. Well it doesn't look like it's making love to itself, so that's a good thing. Travel: 115mm rear/ 130mm fork Head Tube Angle: 67.6 Seat Tube Angle: 74 Reach: 450mm (large frame) Weight: 29.63 lbs Price: $4,900 What We Like: New rear linkage What We Don't: Not different enough from the Yeti SB100 The Yeti SB115 is a slightly longer travel ride than the SB100, but that is about the only difference. We've seen plenty of burly trail bikes lately that seem to be born from an enduro rider's perspective; less travel, but relatively relaxed steering and a selection of beefy components, especially wheels and tires. Just saw this feed. Best MTB Gear | Contact our Ride Guides if you have any questions about the fit of your new bike. While most of these bikes will be busy hammering out miles, the Trance 29 is more likely to be hammering out laps on the local gravity track. Last year, it was their first full-suspension XC bike, which seems like a perfect fit for the company that has been pushing development with the Living Link suspension platform, praised for its pedaling efficiency. Spot (and also Pole) not only made up BS excuses but also attacked the rider/reviewer. Read our first impressions of the new Ripley here. While we love a good race bike, we're more excited about the Ryve 115. 11.1%. Insert a USB storage device into the USB port on Spot (Recommended USB size is 8GB or larger). This bike needs some salt and pepper to give it some taste. The Ryve, which comes in either 100- or 115-millimeter flavors, is essentially a shorter-travel version aimed for the aggressive XC/marathon crowd, or really just anyone who wants a fun-loving bike with heaps of get-up-and-go. Two inner walls boost torsional stiffness between the headtube and bottom bracket, transferring shock forces along the inside walls. Banshee Phantom All the alloy, all the goodness. They have had some sort of update or new release every April since the Rollik. I have the 21 Spec Epic Evo, had the Brain version previously that I had Evod as a custom build. Jan 07, 2016. how long do you have to return your spectrum equipment. Good times, and even better PR! We're back and forth on the whole remote lockout thing, but we have to say that it does make a lot of sense for a bike like this. It was more how their PR rep handled the situation. Or with a trail/light enduro build it is 26 lbs. The lower shock mount area is open to prevent debris build up. Sorry, this Spot Brand Ryve 115 Mountain Bike - 2021, Large has been sold. Not only can they outclimb bikes in other categories, but with the right geometry, these light-duty trail rigs are just as fun when theyre pointed downhill. I can't imagine needing anything else for IMBA-style trail systems like Raystown Lake and Kingdom Trails. "from f*ck-no to more-flow" Loved that, sounds like a perfect description of how my riding has evolved as I get older! The dropped top tube provides plenty of clearance, but the 483mm seat tube length on my large is longer than most. Originally, and currently, Konas XC machine, the Hei Hei is build to tackle serious miles efficiently, but also comfortably. down country? Available in either an alloy, alloy rear/carbon front, or full-carbon frame, the Element starts at a reasonable $2,500 and ends at a eye-watering $7,100. When I read this review, I thought to myself, "Oh someone built a quiver killer for the Eastern half of the United States.". The suspension easily ramps up for takeoff, but again, with 115mm of travel, it doesnt feel like the most plush landing on jumps or drops. But Ryve also has a couple unique frame details. In fact, the alloy version starts at $3,100. Kona Process 134 CR 29" Bike (25% off) Jenson USA. Im open to a shorter travel bike if it does a serviceable job on descent (not going to do huge drops or jumps) but definitely want to stick with full suspension and 29 inch wheels. Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk moorey with a big stick Jul 15, 2020 #8 Orange Four. Instead, we chose this high-heeled, short-traveled machine, which has been inhabiting that no-man's land between XC and trail bikes for a long time and has proven to be pretty jacked at all trades. New bike shopping as well. The Expert level is the middle-of-the-pack build, complete with a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, a Fox 34 Step Cast, Specialized Brain shock and an X-Fusion Manic dropper. Done. Seems like a weird thing to get hung up on. It wont add more pop than just reducing damping in the shock. smells like marketing bullshit. ThanksCould be competition for Yeti SB100. The way you describe this bike, it makes me think that a lockout is necessary. This is the first xc bike I've enjoyed riding. I guess a lot of it depends on how big of a rider you are and your ride style though. Specialized Epic EVO S-Works Travel: 110mm rear, 120mm front 29" wheels 66.5 head-tube angle Reach: 460mm (large) Weight: 21.88lb $11,525 USD Transition Spur Review: The Most. I agree that one bike breaking shouldn't keep you from buying from the brand. Customer service is top notch. You'll get a Fox 34 Rhythm and DPS Performance, a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain, Level T brakes with 180-millimeters rotors and WTB ST i25 TCS rims. While theres a great abundance of options on the market to choose from, weve gathered this list of 10 of our favorite non-directional-country bikes. On the carbon Hei Hei CR/DL youll get that GX shifting, Guide Rs, a Reverb dropper, WTB KOM Light Team i29 rims and Fox suspension, namely a 34 Performance and DPS Performance. The Spot Ryve 115 has a unique suspension platform that feels almost energetic under pedaling. A Fox 34 and DPS Performance come stock, as does a SRAM GX drivetrain, DT Swiss 1900 Spline wheels and Shimano XT brakes. Light and fast bikes that can nuke uphill PRs, and slice tight trails, but have a touch of a playful and rowdy feel that you can exploit on the descents. OK, I found that graph on the Spot website. Others should probably come with a full-face. Plus the Ryve linkage/bb cluster looks quite solid compared to the Oiz. The cheapest Ranger build is $5000. 0.0%. Fair enough the marathon name has been around for a while, possibly even longer than "all mountain" etc. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so youre just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. Spot Ryve 115 In addition, the Ripley and Epic Evo have some lower-priced/more-affordable builds. What are some great recommendations for climbing bikes? Just curious. Do your research, more than one issue was part of that crash. Either of the Yetis is a square deal too! Trek Top Fuel The result is a spring contribution to the suspension system, says Spot. DVO is primarily a gravity-oriented brand, and if there was ever a short-travel bike that deserved capable, gravity-oriented suspension, it would be the Trance 29. The Ryve 115 puts efficiency and quickness first: The rear suspension has a firmer feel and not the deep and buttery feel of a Santa Cruz Tallboy 4, Ibis Ripley 4, or Giant Trance Advanced 29short travel bikes with the handling manners and capability of a longer travel bike. Like the Ibis Ripley, the Trance 29 is, perhaps, a bit of an outlier in this travel category. Geo and travel were similar to my previous bike, but the Sniper is lighter and has a get-up and go that my previous bike didn't have. They are light-weight and climb like an XC bike but with the geometry of a modern Trail bike so that they also descend well. And thousands of other porches. Spot ryve 115. Good luck buying any of these bikes. However, if you put a 120mm fork on it, I would consider it a downXC bike which is above XC and below upcountry bike. Does anyone know of a bike with a similar VPP implementation and more travel, besides the Giant Reign? It feels like the opposite, and that springy thingy Spot is talking about feels like its hard at work, almost helping build to momentum to get the rear wheel over obstacles. 115 mm of travel with the intended use of Cross country/ Trail Lol f*ck I remember when I picked up my Kona process 111 when they first came out, I don't believe I ever thought welp better stick to cross country/ trail Lol, Yes. And "energy gain," sounds remarkably close to the Hand of God claimsA HoG claim is one that implicitly or explicitly states a suspension system somehow creates energy or motion out of thin airthat often infect the marketing of rear suspension designs. The Epic is the quintessential XC bike, and then theres the Epic Evo. I got it now. Price: $4,599 to $7,499 ($7,099 as tested)Weight: 24.5 lb. Full sus, thinking santa cruz tallboy. Both are fantastic bikes as well, but have a different feel than the ryve. Some of the smaller bikes shops dont even have a single new bike to sell. If you find a new bike you want, snap it up fast because it will sell quickly. Singletracks Merch | Here are some more Downcountry bikes to add to the list. Seems like a similar ethos in the builds. Provided that it really can be adapted to longer travel. 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