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Is expensive MTB Suspension worth it?

Evans MTB Saga

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BIKES
Grey Polygon Siskiu T6 - https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/ZQDPBk
Blue/Yellow Polygon Siskiu T7 - https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/Py7r6Q

Parts Seen in the video (affiliate link):
High Bike suspension kit - https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/prod...
Low Bike Rear Shock (Fox Float X) - https://collabs.shop/mdbvit - Code "SagaMTB2024" for 10% off
OneUp Composite Pedals - https://collabs.shop/uyva5x - Code "SagaMTB2024" for 10% off
OneUp Aluminum Pedals - https://collabs.shop/rlgbl6 - Code "SagaMTB2024" for 10% off
OneUp EDC Threadless - https://collabs.shop/0wi0xx - Code "SagaMTB2024" for 10% off
Specialized Tires - https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...

Tools:
Shock pump - https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/Py9Kjz
Cassette Lockring Tool - https://amzn.to/3WQZOnT
Electric Ratchet - https://amzn.to/3UPZXZ4
Bike Repair stand with scale in arm - https://amzn.to/3ioCsXR
Rubber Mallet - https://amzn.to/3uVP2R6
Green Tire Lever - https://collabs.shop/olgii9 - Code "SagaMTB2024" for 10% off
Breaker bar - https://amzn.to/3YuKoGB

Camera Equipment -
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DJI Mic - https://amzn.to/40CpRSK
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Sony Alpha 7S III Camera - https://amzn.to/49z1ida
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens - https://amzn.to/3MDGdEW

My Riding Gear:
Smith White helmet - https://smithoptics.pxf.io/PayRoll
Smith Pink Helmet - https://smithoptics.pxf.io/9g0MJ5
Smith Riding Glasses - https://smithoptics.pxf.io/jrYnOP
Giro DND gloves - https://amzn.to/3UTjyZD
Chad's Party Shirts - https://partyshirtinternational.com/c...

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20 Comments

@Jackofafewtrades 2 years ago

You spend $500 on a fork, I spend $500 on a bike. We are not the same.

@XxMirageOxX 2 years ago

Lmao I love the format of this video because it’s the same as Donut media 😂😂 High/low series

@mrupholsteryman 2 years ago

Love the cost per second evaluation....
That helps me in the diminishing returns category. 😊

@TeroOhranen 2 years ago

Oh yes the High Low song is back!!! Now it really feels like a Hi Low episode! Great job with the edits as well!

@IIISentorIII 2 years ago

The production and overall quality of this video is off the charts.
And that's coming from a Swiss guy.

Well done, must have taken a lot of sweat to produce this.
You can be proud.

Cheers from Switzerland

@elidolbel 2 years ago

i love your videos. they taught me i dont need to have top end expensive part to have fun. thank you so much

@mikem7618 2 years ago

These videos have come a long way! With rockshox suspension, I typically only run 20-25% sag to help with mid stroke diving (Not relevant to flight attendant). Compression can be used up to a few click, but tends to be too much after that. As for rebound start in the middle and bracket up and down, you’ll probably end up a few clicks faster than at halfway.

@SprSonik13 2 years ago

I’ve dropped far too much money on high end bikes over the years, but largely because I just like getting my stuff dialed in exactly how I want it. For people newer to the sport who really want to improve performance, a properly fit mid range bike with dialed in components will be significantly cheaper than a high-end bike dialed in the same way and will barely give up any performance. Combine that mid range bike with proper nutrition, fitness, and skill training (even if paying for real coaching) and you will be a much better rider than the person who just throws money at their bike. For racers, honest evaluation of where you fall in your class will almost certainly prove that training and fitness are the better investment in time and money than any gear.

@Wamboshield007 2 years ago

Great video love the content and hope you are having fun with these bikes

@2Philthy 2 years ago

I've been running a Yari 160 fork on my budget 2022 Marin Alpine Trail 7 Enduro Bike. Was $3,000 new in 22 and it seems same spec "budget" bikes now go for $$2,000-$2,400. I upgraded a few of the usual things most MTBs do and my buddies with $4-$6,000 bikes.

I've never had problems keeping up and am usually up top climbs and down first. It's a "heavy" bike, prolly around 36lbs, but I also ride 3-4 days a week enduro or xc trails. I rebuild the suspension & drivetrain after the first year because I put 2,500 miles on it and will probably be 3 this year. Point being. You don't need super high end parts or bikes to ride trails and have fun. And you can always slowly upgrade things or replace as you progress and time goes along.

Your videos are fun to watch because a lot of us can relate to these things getting into the sport ! Keep em coming!

@jasonforster9445 2 years ago

I love my 1000 dollar basic hardtail. All I can afford but still beats the 80s bikes I learned on. Gear helps. I own a 10k guitar, it sounds good. But I had been plating for 11 years before I got one.

@Moș_califar 2 years ago (edited)

Props to your wife for letting you buy all this stuff 😅

@MrFriteytb 2 years ago

Love the quality of your video man !!

@carcharodoncarcharias1321 2 days ago

yeah if your hands go rattling buy a new fork and maybe you got lucky and the new one doesn't came with the switch positioned at "lockout"

@boydcombsakaGster 1 year ago

Extremely well done video. I really enjoyed watching it.

@proraptor4146 1 year ago

This was an awesome video! Well done!

@XxdaleforlifexX 2 years ago

Well produced video. Great acting, videography and formatting. Keep it up.

@shades1201 2 years ago

i loved the original high low series im so pumped you decided to do it again

@buzzycoyote2573 6 months ago

I enjoy watching your Channel 👍

@jaspreetsidhu5708 1 year ago

I mean, I think the thing with controller is that it really starts to make a difference when you’re riding highly technical terrain. The fact that it’s making a difference in non technical terrain is still a big plus. Would olive to see this on super technical rides with rocks, roots,climbs, and descents.