FALCON IXF SUNRACE: REALTIME REVIEW!!!

We take the Falcon 13-46t Freewheel IXF 30t Crankset and Budget Sunrace Groupset on the Mongoose Switchback Comp to Mt Nebo for a Realtime Review on the brutal Lizard Trail

0:00 Opener/Foot Placement
0:32 Intro
0:47 On This Episode
2:12 Gratuitous Slo-mo
2:52 Realtime Review Begins
3:10 Quick Bike Check
13:33 Final Thoughts

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Falcon Freewheel 13-46T(the one we installed):

Sunrace Shifter M9 (right):

Sunrace Derailleur M9:

Sunrace 9spd Cassete 11-50(if you need a free hub):

PNW Loam Grips:

Wolftooth GeoShift Headset 2 degree:

RockShox Judy Gold Fork:

IXF:

Hollow BB aluminum spacers (also crank washer):

Mongoose Switchback Comp:

Riding/Safety Gear

Oakley Trail Glasses:

Fox Gloves:

RC Riding Shoes:

Leatt Chest Protector:

Leatt Knee Pads:

Padded Short Inserts:

TOOLS WE USED

BB Wrench:

BB Removal Tool:

Freewheel Lockring Tool:

Cable Cutters:

Chain Whip:

RockShox Judy Gold (This Fork):

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[LebronPhoto]

Regarding oval chainrings, I saw some testing done by a university studying oval vs round on road bikes. The conclusion was that for flats and downhills, the ovals were marginally worse whereas they provided an advantage climbing. I could attest to this when I changed the round chainring on my MTB to an oval. There is a very steep and long hill by my house I struggled with. When I changed to an oval, the climb became easier and faster. That is why I keep ovals on my MTBs.

[Mike_Doing_Mike_Things]

Im sold on the Falcon. Great episode fellas👍

[cunvericht]

The Sunrace derailleur survived the Lizard Trail but not Tick's mechanical skills! Great episode and really happy this worked out so well.

[slothsquatch]

Nice review, and it's good to see you going back to your roots a little and have an IXF installed. I'd like to see you make a real budget bike.

[PHFishingBiking]

Falcon is a game changer for freewheels!

[gregnowak]

That better gearing makes a huge difference! Nice group set for sure. Bike looks good, and seems to be a solid performer. Looking forward to more! Thanks guys.

[feriousflounder]

Planning on throwing the Falcon 9 speed on my mongoose, including the IXF. Gonna use a 9 speed Microshift instead of the Sunrace. This video really helped me find out what will fit my bike, Thanks.

[chrishorbatt]

It’s good that that nine speed free wheel exists when you’re working on a budget bike and you don’t want to buy wheels. The sunrace derailer is not a bad derailer. They work pretty decent. You can use a Shimano nine speed shifter with that though it’s the same shift pull ratio.

[giansurgeon]

Nice one just out of the oven hahaha cheers my bro, I've been realy enjoying your videosa lot im about to buy a new fork so yeah you can imagine all the research I'm doing but I got a lot of amazing info and real world test from you really appreciate it man

[DanWebb]

Great review i knew you would like the derallieur i use a shimano altus 9 speed shifter with mine definatly want to see how you get on with short cranks tho ❤

[BipolarBear]

It seems like Jeremiah's Ears cast a constant shadow on the footage.

[willardbuchanan]

The only thing I have to say I think you need some purple petals LOL❤

[Rockin_Recovery]

I just got done riding my polygon xtrada 7 hardtail It came Friday by FedEx it's an amazing bike once I adjusted the brake levers and swept the handlebars back a little bit my other bike was a little too big it was a 2024 specialized rockhopper sport large frame 29-in wheels but I'm 5'9 and it's too big I'm selling that since I got my new polygon which is a medium size frame with 27.5 inch wheels bike is very nimble more aggressive and comes with a decent air fork 120mm of travel can't wait to get it on some trails❤❤❤🎉🎉

[TheKernowcowboy]

With regards to the shifter, it’s unlikely that there is too much slack in the cable so there might be excessive play in the shifter internals. Maybe open it up and give it a clean with WD 40 or GT 85 before lubricating and reassembling.

[bremingtonMTB]

The Falcon freewheels are great paired with Microshift Acolyte. There is a quick shift acolyte shifter variation. You definitely need some 165-160mm crank arms.

[AndrewOudin]

oval chainring for me! I feel no difference but technical climbs are magically easier.

[vexisx]

I think ovals have helped me when I had knee issues. I find that when my knees were finicky, it helped a lot in techy situations where my bad knee would buckle under excessive load while standing up. I think my knee and form have improved to where I run round rings again though.

[Wannaridebikes]

I tried getting all different angles once in a trail. Nope I worried more on the cameras than focusing on the ride. And then I realized the views maybe lost on the trail. Because I used all the camera angles. I’m not saying you’re bad at it I’m just stating my video I did. Dig all the videos. Gives me ideas on product and at times shows me things I could use

[ExplainingTechTips]

The next Orange County Chopper, I bet you anything this can turn into a show.

[kevinkgpk]

Nice Job Guys... give me a shout next time you head up to Nebo !!! I'd like to check it out ! I'm in Beebe with a Superior I love the 919 & my Mods :)