Whistler bike park: Yeti SB160 vs Orbea Rallon

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[jimothyMTB]

Dude, Golden Nugget shirt - thats awesome. I love Matt's channel.

[splooshmtb]

I pretty much only ride park on single crown forks (on east coast and NE terrain). Not to mention 150mm bikes. This is one of the main reasons I love your videos and riding style. I like that mid-travel all-mountain bike range of travel that allows for more playfulness rather than just eating and devouring every bit of obstacle.

[mtbripper]

Nice Golden Nugget shirt! I wore mine yesterday! MORR is one of our favorites!

[geoffreypease]

Great video Jeff ! Recently I rode Northstar bike park near Lake Tahoe. I brought my Yeti SB130 LR and it was OK in the slower EWS trails such as Sticks and Stones.
The Live Wire high speed Jump Line was so fast and choppy my bike just wasn't working. I rented a Downhill bike the last day and it was Epic. Night and day
difference, I will never take a trail bike to a bike park again.

[mrblea]

I tried riding park for the first time this summer at Northstar in Tahoe, CA. I’m hooked, making plans for an enduro bike . Thank you for reviewing these bikes at Whistler. It gives me an idea of what to look for in a big bike.

[bottejan]

Coil shock for Rallon made big difference for me, especially to reduce the fatigue at the end of the day packed with lots of shuttles. To my surprise I didn't find any disadvantage for trail riding with coil.

[burkebair]

Great, video and back to back comparisons are great to watch. Would love to see more in the future.

[Wizler]

I picked up the same shoe this year for a little more protection (I like the covered ankles). They did feel stiff initially but softened up after a couple days at Trestle. Now they are very comfortable.

Rockin the Yeti SB 150 by the way. Super fun and capable at the bike park.

[filacaamspeter]

Whistler is on my bucket list. I hadn't visit the bike park yet even though Im only a few hours from Seattle. I do feel the same way when riding a Medium Orbea compared to other M in my stable, a tad smaller. Thanks for sharing your insights.

[AZMTB]

Heading to Sunrise Resort here in Arizona today for the weekend. Bringing my Megatower v2. I rode there last summer with my v1. There were definitely times I wish I had a dual crown fork bike if only for its ability to save my arms/hands for the longer repeated descents.

[lazylearner]

Great video and awesome POV. It is interesting how specialized bikes have become even in the same category. I choose the Rallon and really like it. It pedals so well. Not only for a "big bike" but it really pedals well! When I was shopping bikes, i really liked the Pivot bikes too but didn't want Superboost since I already have good, solid wheel sets with regular boost spacing. I got the Rallon because the they built a jump park close to my house and I felt like I was beating up my trail bikes when riding those trails.

[collectivis]

great Golden Nugget repping, Jeff. Looks like a fun trip, thanks!

[mc]

That’s some serious speed you’re doin Jeff, happy Christmas and new year, all the best in ‘24🤘👍

[MrDavecore]

Awesome riding! I think they are both great, but I agree the Rallon is more of a big trail bike (which is what I love). Also would say the grip 2 38/zeb ult plus coil/large volume air make it way smoother

[MichaelAverycarhauler]

I did try LMNT using your link. Thoroughly enjoyed the Mango Chili, and Lemon Habanero.
I frequently ride park on my Ripmo AF with a DVO Onyx SC D1 and a Push ElevenSix coil shock at Spider Mountain Bike Park in Texas.

[thim]

Nice job. I folded my foot over to my leg, and did some serious damage to foot and ankle. I ended up getting impact highs after that. Good protection, and even more ankle support than my hiking boots.

[douglowry]

Hey I'm still rocking a HD3 and absolutely love it at Winter Park. That said I only bit the blue and single black trails that are pretty tame.

[trialsrule]

Cracking video jeff, just returned from morzine my first trip there on a mondraker crafty Enduro bike felt lost with my single crown. Ill keep saving!!! Fox 40's next year. Great review again👍 keep up the good work.

[DaBinChe]

Last rode bike park was in early 2000's on a 2000 Intense Tracer 100mm travel front/rear 26"er. It was either at North Star or Big Bear. 🤪

[rekamniar]

I really miss my LMNT. 1.5L of water was all I needed in a ride with it and I wont feel knackered. Compared with other electrlyte mix, I feel LMNT for real gets the job done. Too bad they wont ship in my country no more. :(